Since its formation France is an independent country; although at times it needed to defend itself, or to liberate itself from foreign armies, it never needed to gain independence.
France
They gained independence from France in 1960
France is the oldest-formed European country. It never had to gain independence.
France
France
Haiti gained its independence from France.
Haiti gained its independence from France
Primarily France.
Guadeloupe never gained independence from France.
France in July 1975
1960
France.