List of submarines of France


The submarines of France include nuclear attack submarines and nuclear ballistic missile submarines of various classes, operated by the French Navy as part of the French Submarine Forces.
Each French Navy vessel, including French submarines have for military awards and decorations their respective Fanions insignia.

In service

Nuclear attack submarines

Nuclear attack submarines

Each French submarine from Gymnote onwards when ordered/constructed was given a sequential hull number. The sequence included submarines built in France for foreign navies, accounting for several gaps in the 'Q' numbering below.

1863 to 1903