List of ambassadors of the United States to France

Ambassador of the United States of America to France
Ambassadeur des États-Unis en France
Seal of the United States Department of State
Incumbent
David R. McCawley
Chargé d'affaires
since January 20, 2025
U.S. Department of State
StyleMr. or Madam Ambassador
Reports toUnited States Secretary of State
ResidenceHôtel de Pontalba
SeatEmbassy of the United States, Paris, France
AppointerPresident of the United States
with the advice and consent of the Senate
Term lengthAt the pleasure of the president
Inaugural holderBenjamin Franklin (as Envoy)
Formation1778
Websitefr.usembassy.gov

The United States ambassador to France is the official representative of the president of the United States to the president of France. The United States has maintained diplomatic relations with France since the American Revolution. Relations were upgraded to the higher rank of Ambassador in 1893. The diplomatic relationship has continued through France's two empires, three monarchies, and five republics. Since 2006 the ambassador to France has also served as the ambassador to Monaco.