The 1976 French Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held at the Circuit Paul Ricard on 4 July 1976. It was the eighth race of the 1976 Formula One Season.

The race was won by James Hunt driving a McLaren M23. Hunt won by twelve seconds over the Tyrrell P34 of Patrick Depailler. It was Hunt's second win for the year and his third career Grand Prix victory, although at this stage his appeal against disqualification from the Spanish Grand Prix win had yet to be upheld. Eleven seconds further back in third was John Watson driving a Penske PC4.

Reigning champion Niki Lauda retired his Ferrari 312T2 with an engine failure while leading.