Google Reveals Top Search Trends in France for 2024

Sports, politics, and cultural moments dominated the year's most searched topics, reflecting major events and public curiosity.

The Euro 2024, Paris Olympics, and the U.S. presidential election were the most searched events in France, highlighting public interest in sports and global politics.
Michel Barnier, France's short-lived Prime Minister, topped searches among public figures following his government’s censure and resignation in December.
Léon Marchand became a national hero after winning four gold medals at the Paris Olympics, making him a top-searched athlete in 2024.
Key political questions, such as the meaning of legislative dissolution and the process of voting, saw a spike in searches, reflecting heightened public engagement with France's political shifts.
Cultural searches included the success of films like 'Un p’tit truc en plus' and 'Le Comte de Monte-Cristo,' alongside curiosity about topics like PFAS pollutants and the origins of cornflakes.