French Valley is a census-designated place located in Riverside County, California, United States. It is situated in the Temecula Valley, and is part of the Inland Empire metropolitan area. The population was estimated to be around 33,000 as of 2019.

French Valley is known for its rural atmosphere and beautiful scenery. The area is surrounded by rolling hills and vineyards, with many wineries nearby. It has a Mediterranean climate with hot summers and mild winters.

The community offers a variety of recreational activities including golfing, hiking, biking, horseback riding, camping, fishing and boating. There are also several parks in the area such as French Valley Park and Ronald Reagan Sports Park. Shopping centers are located nearby as well as restaurants offering a variety of cuisines from Mexican to Italian to Chinese.

French Valley is served by two school districts: Murrieta Valley Unified School District and Temecula Valley Unified School District. There are also several private schools in the area such as Calvary Christian Academy and St. Jeanne de Lestonnac Catholic School.

The community has easy access to major highways such as Interstate 15 and Highway 79 which provide convenient access to nearby cities like San Diego, Los Angeles and Orange County. French Valley also has its own airport which provides air transportation services to other parts of California and beyond.