Claude Nicolet was a 20th-21st century French historian, a specialist of the institutions and political ideas of ancient Rome.

Claude Ollier was a French writer closely associated with the nouveau roman literary movement. Born in Paris, he was the first winner of the Prix Médicis which he received for his novel La Mise en scène.

Claude Parfaict, was an 18th-century French theatre historian.

Claude Ponticelli, known as Claude Ponti, was born on November 22, 1948, in Lunéville. He is a children's author and illustrator. His books are known for lush visual design and illustrations, alongside imaginative and poetic stories, showcasing Claude Ponti's skills as an iconic and complete artist, with a unique and distinctive universe.

Claude Prosper Jolyot de Crébillon, called "Crébillon fils", was a French novelist.

Claude Seignolle was a French author. His main interests were folklore and archaeology before he turned to fiction. He also wrote under the pseudonyms 'Starcante', 'S. Claude' and 'Jean-Robert Dumoulin'.

Claude Simon was a French novelist, and was awarded the 1985 Nobel Prize in Literature.

Claude Tillier was a French novelist and pamphleteer.

Claude Vigée was a French poet who wrote in French and Alsatian. He described himself as a "Jew and an Alsatian, thus doubly Alsatian and doubly Jewish".

Claude-Adrien Nonnotte was a French Jesuit controversialist, best known for his writings against Voltaire.