This contribution presents a general account and summary of the research carried out over
the past decades on the Quaternary faunas of France. This country is located in the center of
Western Europe, and presents distinct topographical features and very varied climatic
influences. This paper is the result of collaborative work between French teams and different
researchers specialized in the paleontology of large mammals. Over a hundred
paleontological or archaeological sites are mentioned in this review, which covers a broad …