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UFO sightings in France: 3,369 reports

SkyUnknown lists 3,369 UFO sightings in France, from 1937 to 2026, drawn from official records: GEIPAN (CNES) for 3,350 cases and Project Blue Book (NARA) for 19. The busiest year was 2015, with 214 cases.

Of the 3,350 cases with a conclusion from their source, 67% are explained (with certainty or probably), 30% lack the data to conclude, and 105 remain unidentified. The most frequent identified causes: sky lanterns (417); aircraft (286); balloons (193).

For the other 19 cases, the source gives no conclusion: Project Blue Book conclusions sit in scanned files not yet transcribed.

Most frequently named places: Toulouse (26), Marseille (19), Lyon (16), Nice (16), and Rentree Atmospherique — National (14).

cases
3,369
unidentified
105
period
1937–2026
sources
2
Map of the cases

Notable cases

The most complete records: account of the sighting, conclusion of the official investigation.

By region

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Sightings by decade

1
1930s2
1940s42
1950s20
1960s364
1970s379
1980s324
1990s489
2000s1,348
2010s400
2020s

Identified causes

For cases explained with certainty or probably.

The 200 most recent sightings (out of 3,369)

DatePlaceStatus
April 7, 2026Burgnac · Haute-VienneExplained
April 7, 2026Vernoil-le-Fourrier · Maine-et-LoireExplained
April 1, 2026Vitrolles · Bouches-du-RhôneExplained
March 16, 2026Bougarber · Pyrénées-AtlantiquesExplained
March 3, 2026Saint-Dizier · Haute-MarneExplained
January 12, 2026PapeeteExplained
January 5, 2026Colmar · Haut-RhinExplained
January 5, 2026Maulde · NordExplained
January 1, 2026Briis-sous-Forges · EssonneExplained
January 1, 2026Rumilly · Haute-SavoieExplained
December 19, 2025Samoreau · Seine-et-MarneExplained
December 10, 2025Huriel · AllierProbably explained
December 10, 2025Hyères · VarExplained
December 10, 2025San-Gavino-di-TendaExplained
November 10, 2025Saint-Séverin · CharenteInsufficient data
November 3, 2025La Grande-Motte · HéraultExplained
November 2, 2025Ellecourt · Seine-MaritimeInsufficient data
October 31, 2025Brienne-sur-Aisne · ArdennesExplained
October 29, 2025Argol · FinistèreExplained
October 29, 2025Sizun · FinistèreExplained
October 12, 2025Bischwiller · Bas-RhinProbably explained
October 9, 2025Colomiers · Haute-GaronneExplained
October 4, 2025Le Tampon · La RéunionProbably explained
October 3, 2025Saint-Paul · La RéunionExplained
September 17, 2025Marlenheim · Bas-RhinExplained
September 15, 2025Betton · Ille-et-VilaineExplained
September 14, 2025Roquebrune-sur-Argens · VarExplained
September 12, 2025Cachan · Val-de-MarneInsufficient data
September 6, 2025Saint-François · GuadeloupeExplained
September 6, 2025Vinneuf · YonneExplained
September 4, 2025Dommartin-lès-Toul · Meurthe-et-MoselleExplained
September 3, 2025Saint-Priest-Taurion · Haute-VienneExplained
September 3, 2025Vougeot · Côte-d'OrProbably explained
September 1, 2025Belle-Isle-en-Terre · Côtes-d'ArmorProbably explained
August 30, 2025Metz · MoselleProbably explained
August 26, 2025Neuilly-sur-Marne · Seine-Saint-DenisExplained
August 25, 2025Gueux · MarneExplained
August 21, 2025La Couronne · CharenteProbably explained
August 7, 2025NouméaProbably explained
August 4, 2025Château-Renault · Indre-et-LoireExplained
July 31, 2025Joué-lès-Tours · Indre-et-LoireProbably explained
July 31, 2025Satellites — NationalExplained
July 17, 2025La Haie-Fouassière · Loire-AtlantiqueProbably explained
July 3, 2025Coulon · Deux-SèvresProbably explained
June 22, 2025Achères · YvelinesProbably explained
June 22, 2025ParisExplained
June 18, 2025Fréjus · VarProbably explained
May 17, 2025Couetron-au-Perche · Lot-et-GaronneProbably explained
May 17, 2025Tournefeuille · Haute-GaronneProbably explained
May 14, 2025Nice · Alpes-MaritimesProbably explained
May 13, 2025Loctudy · FinistèreExplained
May 11, 2025Saint-Genis-Pouilly · AinProbably explained
May 10, 2025Metz · MoselleProbably explained
April 29, 2025Pointel · OrneExplained
April 13, 2025Toulouse · Haute-GaronneExplained
April 8, 2025Lugny-Champagne · CherInsufficient data
March 26, 2025VeyrierExplained
March 22, 2025Beaumont-sur-Sarthe · SartheExplained
March 9, 2025Saint-Pryvé-Saint-Mesmin · LoiretProbably explained
March 6, 2025Vicq · Haute-MarneExplained
March 5, 2025Saint-Aubin-sur-Quillebeuf · EureProbably explained
March 2, 2025Vals-des-Tilles · Haute-MarneExplained
March 1, 2025Espira-de-l'Agly · Pyrénées-OrientalesExplained
February 25, 2025Saint-Pierre · La RéunionExplained
February 20, 2025Valras-Plage · HéraultInsufficient data
February 1, 2025Avesnes-les-Aubert · NordExplained
February 1, 2025Tours · Indre-et-LoireProbably explained
January 25, 2025Artigues-près-Bordeaux · GirondeProbably explained
January 18, 2025Puilboreau · Charente-MaritimeInsufficient data
January 14, 2025Jonzieux · LoireExplained
January 9, 2025Julos · Hautes-PyrénéesExplained
January 6, 2025Noisy-le-Grand · Seine-Saint-DenisExplained
January 4, 2025Perpignan · Pyrénées-OrientalesExplained
January 3, 2025Bazas · GirondeProbably explained
December 23, 2024Civrac-de-Blaye · GirondeProbably explained
December 22, 2024La Turballe · Loire-AtlantiqueExplained
December 22, 2024Pleudihen-sur-Rance · Côtes-d'ArmorExplained
December 15, 2024Petite-Île · La RéunionExplained
December 12, 2024Entremont-le-Vieux · SavoieExplained
December 6, 2024Pontivy · MorbihanInsufficient data
December 2, 2024Foussais-Payré · VendéeExplained
November 29, 2024Wambrechies · NordInsufficient data
November 26, 2024Gaujan · GersExplained
November 25, 2024Mitry-Mory · Seine-et-MarneProbably explained
November 25, 2024Villefranche-sur-Mer · Alpes-MaritimesProbably explained
November 24, 2024Burnhaupt-le-Bas · Haut-RhinExplained
November 17, 2024Sallanches · Haute-SavoieExplained
November 11, 2024Épernay · MarneProbably explained
November 9, 2024Le Puy-Sainte-Réparade · Bouches-du-RhôneExplained
October 29, 2024Annoeullin · NordExplained
October 20, 2024Villars-les-Dombes · AinProbably explained
October 12, 2024Colleville · Seine-MaritimeProbably explained
September 26, 2024ParisProbably explained
September 23, 2024Banne · ArdècheExplained
September 20, 2024Daglan · DordogneExplained
September 20, 2024Saint-Urcize · CantalExplained
September 19, 2024ParisProbably explained
September 15, 2024Rilhac-Rancon · Haute-VienneExplained
September 15, 2024Saint-Priest-la-Plaine · CreuseExplained
September 14, 2024Émancé · YvelinesExplained
September 12, 2024Carentan-les-Marais · MancheInsufficient data
September 9, 2024Ambres · TarnExplained
September 7, 2024Sainghin-en-Weppes · NordExplained
September 3, 2024Quiévy · NordProbably explained
September 2, 2024Sallaumines · Pas-de-CalaisProbably explained
August 31, 2024Porchères · GirondeProbably explained
August 29, 2024Antran · VienneExplained
August 28, 2024Perpignan · Pyrénées-OrientalesProbably explained
August 26, 2024Noisy-le-Grand · Seine-Saint-DenisProbably explained
August 20, 2024Biscarrosse · LandesExplained
August 18, 2024Verny · MoselleProbably explained
August 17, 2024Novalaise · SavoieProbably explained
August 15, 2024Bartenheim · Haut-RhinProbably explained
August 15, 2024Mulhouse · Haut-RhinProbably explained
August 4, 2024Morey · Saône-et-LoireExplained
August 4, 2024Saint-Michel-en-Grève · Côtes-d'ArmorProbably explained
July 29, 2024Échirolles · IsèreProbably explained
July 28, 2024Breuil-Magné · Charente-MaritimeExplained
July 24, 2024Le Cannet · Alpes-MaritimesProbably explained
July 21, 2024Saint-Martin-en-Bière · Seine-et-MarneProbably explained
July 20, 2024Labastide-Saint-Pierre · Tarn-et-GaronneProbably explained
July 18, 2024Saint-Cast-le-Guildo · Côtes-d'ArmorExplained
July 14, 2024Maule · YvelinesInsufficient data
July 11, 2024Pia · Pyrénées-OrientalesProbably explained
July 10, 2024Jézeau · Hautes-PyrénéesExplained
June 18, 2024Rennes · Ille-et-VilaineExplained
May 30, 2024Elsenheim · Bas-RhinExplained
May 14, 2024Saint-Raphaël · VarExplained
April 29, 2024Les Trois-Îlets · MartiniqueExplained
April 25, 2024L'Isle-d'Abeau · IsèreExplained
April 16, 2024Trouville-sur-Mer · CalvadosProbably explained
April 6, 2024Valenciennes · NordExplained
March 24, 2024Le Mans · SartheInsufficient data
March 12, 2024Villeneuve-Loubet · Alpes-MaritimesExplained
March 3, 2024Plabennec · FinistèreExplained
February 6, 2024ParisProbably explained
January 27, 2024Gisors · EureExplained
December 25, 2023Elne · Pyrénées-OrientalesInsufficient data
December 15, 2023La Calmette · GardExplained
December 11, 2023Boulogne-Billancourt · Hauts-de-SeineExplained
December 9, 2023Lachaux · Puy-de-DômeExplained
December 3, 2023Maubec · IsèreProbably explained
December 2, 2023La Charité-sur-Loire · NièvreProbably explained
November 23, 2023Terraube · GersExplained
November 19, 2023Onnaing · NordExplained
October 29, 2023Fontainebleau · Seine-et-MarneProbably explained
October 22, 2023Bayeux · CalvadosProbably explained
October 19, 2023Magnien · Côte-d'OrExplained
October 16, 2023Quimper · FinistèreProbably explained
October 12, 2023Espinasse · Puy-de-DômeExplained
October 9, 2023Nogent-sur-Marne · Val-de-MarneExplained
October 9, 2023Sarrancolin · Hautes-PyrénéesExplained
October 2, 2023Monès · Haute-GaronneExplained
September 30, 2023Vigneux-sur-Seine · EssonneExplained
September 24, 2023Puilboreau · Charente-MaritimeProbably explained
September 16, 2023Quesnoy-le-Montant · SommeExplained
September 6, 2023Châteaugiron · Ille-et-VilaineProbably explained
August 24, 2023Batz-sur-Mer · Loire-AtlantiqueExplained
August 19, 2023Lias · GersProbably explained
August 15, 2023Beynac · Haute-VienneProbably explained
August 12, 2023Cuxac-d'Aude · AudeExplained
August 10, 2023Sacy-le-Petit · OiseProbably explained
August 7, 2023Toulon · VarProbably explained
July 29, 2023Pralong · LoireExplained
July 22, 2023L'Union · Haute-GaronneExplained
July 16, 2023Cessieu · IsèreExplained
July 14, 2023Panazol · Haute-VienneExplained
July 13, 2023Chaville · Hauts-de-SeineExplained
July 13, 2023Toulouse · Haute-GaronneExplained
July 4, 2023Cavalaire-sur-Mer · VarExplained
July 4, 2023Champigny-sur-Marne · Val-de-MarneExplained
June 28, 2023Évry-Courcouronnes · EssonneExplained
June 26, 2023Essais Dga — NationalExplained
June 22, 2023Pierrelatte · DrômeExplained
June 19, 2023Bourg-Saint-Maurice · SavoieProbably explained
June 13, 2023Digne-les-Bains · Alpes-de-Haute-ProvenceProbably explained
June 4, 2023Sceaux · Hauts-de-SeineExplained
June 2, 2023Cannes · Alpes-MaritimesExplained
May 31, 2023Anor · NordExplained
May 28, 2023Mâron · IndreProbably explained
May 27, 2023Brezolles · Eure-et-LoirExplained
May 24, 2023Rouen · Seine-MaritimeExplained
May 16, 2023Le Tampon · La RéunionExplained
May 11, 2023Neuvy-Sautour · YonneInsufficient data
April 23, 2023Offranville · Seine-MaritimeExplained
April 19, 2023Lavercantière · LotProbably explained
April 13, 2023Montmorency · Val-d'OiseExplained
April 9, 2023Morières-lès-Avignon · VaucluseExplained
April 9, 2023Valence d'Agen · Tarn-et-GaronneProbably explained
April 1, 2023La Talaudière · LoireInsufficient data
March 27, 2023Mont-Saint-Jean · SartheInsufficient data
March 18, 2023Rosheim · Bas-RhinExplained
March 16, 2023Verneuil d'Avre et d'Iton · EureExplained
February 26, 2023Le Plessis-Belleville · OiseExplained
February 26, 2023Rebigue · Haute-GaronneExplained
February 16, 2023Meyreuil · Bouches-du-RhôneExplained
February 14, 2023Tours · Indre-et-LoireExplained
February 13, 2023Grand Bourgtheroulde · EureExplained
February 10, 2023Pleyber-Christ · FinistèreExplained
January 26, 2023Kervignac · MorbihanExplained
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