The 1997 French Figure Skating Championships (French: Championnat de France Elite) took place between December 20 and 21, 1996 in Amiens for singles and pairs and in Bordeaux for ice dance. Skaters competed in the disciplines of men's singles, women's singles, pair skating, and ice dancing on the senior level. The event was used to help determine the French team to the 1997 World Championships and the 1997 European Championships.