* Jules Verne: Considered the "father of science fiction", Verne was French and wrote classic works like "Journey to the Center of the Earth", "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea", and "Around the Moon".
* H.G. Wells: While not strictly French, Wells spent a significant portion of his life in France and his works were heavily influenced by French culture and philosophy. He is known for "The Time Machine", "The War of the Worlds", and "The Invisible Man".
* Arthur C. Clarke: Though British by birth, Clarke lived and wrote in Sri Lanka for much of his life, but he also spent considerable time in France, particularly in the later years of his life. He is famous for "2001: A Space Odyssey" and "Childhood's End".
* Alain Robbe-Grillet: A French writer known for his contributions to the "New Novel" movement, Robbe-Grillet incorporated science fiction elements into his work, blurring the lines between reality and fantasy.
* Pierre Boulle: Known for his novel "Planet of the Apes", Boulle was a French writer who lived and worked in France.
It's important to note that:
* Many other science fiction writers have been based in France, such as René Barjavel, Jean-Pierre Andrevon, and Bernard Werber.
* There are also numerous contemporary science fiction writers currently living and working in France.
Therefore, there is no single definitive answer to your question, as numerous science fiction writers have called France their home and contributed significantly to the genre.