Girl Guiding/Girl Scouting was introduced in France in 1921.

Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts of France was the first scouting association founded in France in 1911. Nicolas Benoit is considered the discoverer of Scouting in France.

The unity of the Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts of France lasted a very short time (five days), and, due to issues regarding secularism, the group split into three scouting groups. Between 1911 and 1923, seven scouting groups are created in France, including the Guides de France (GDF) in 1923.

In 2004, Scouts and Guides of France from France merged in a single movement: Scouts and Guides of France (SGDF).

Today Le Scoutisme Français participates in programs and activities of WOSM and the WAGGGS . It is a partner of the French administration in developing training and regulations of the camps and Scouting activities.

There are about 80 different scout associations in France. The closest to a founder in France would probably be Nicolas Benoit and Pierre de Coubertin who are credited with introducing the Scouting movement in France.

Scoutisme Féminin Français, composed of the female members of five Associations of Girl Guiding/Girl Scouting in France, has units throughout France.

Scouting for All's motto is 'Committed to Scouting, open to diversity'.