They may not be much help when you want to rush off and start a war, but you gotta hand it to the French—they have some of the most beautiful women in the world. Maybe it’s the ultra sultry accent. Maybe it’s the casual elegance. Or maybe it’s the fact that they get photographed naked all the time. Let's just say that they've got that je-ne-sais-quoi. To celebrate Bastille Day—which is France's equivalent to Independence Day—on July 14, we offer a cornucopia of fine Franco females. Oui!

Clara Morgane

Emmanuelle Beart

Marion Cotillard

Laetitia Casta

Alizee

Sophie Marceau

Melissa Theuriau

Ludivine Sagnier

Melanie Doutey

Carla Bruni