Duncan Weir kicked five from five for Scotland, but Thomas Ramos bagged five from six for France alongside a Matthieu Jalibert drop goal and Vakatawa try, which was enough to hand the visitors a 15-22 victory.
But how did Gregor Townsend’s men rate in defeat?
Simply scroll down and click through the pages to see how The Scotsman rated Scotland’s players today.
5. JOHNNY GRAY
Was an attacking threat at times for Scotland but France ultimately held sway at the setpiece. 6 Photo: Mark Runnacles
6. JAMIE RITCHIE
The hero of the Six Nations win in March, the Edinburgh flanker couldn’t influence the game to the same extent. 6 Photo: Stu Forster
7. HAMISH WATSON
Battled hard before departing the scene midway through the second period for Blade Thomson. 6 Photo: David Rogers
8. MATT FAGERSON
The young No 8 is seen as the long-term solution to Scotland’s problem position but this was a tough game to come into after a spell out injured. 6 Photo: ANDY BUCHANAN