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.
1. OLI KEBBLE
Kebble was making his first start for Scotland and the South African-born prop fronted up well before making way for Jamie Bhatti for the final 13 minutes. 6 Photo: Giampiero Sposito
2. FRASER BROWN
The hooker was back after missing the Italy game with a head injury and slotted in fine. The lineout drives that have been such a recent feature for Scotland were sadly missing, however. 6 Photo: Ian MacNicol
3. SIMON BERGHAN
Part of a new-look front row but made way for Zander Fagerson early in the second half. 5 Photo: Hannah Peters
4. SCOTT CUMMINGS
The Glasgow man did a power of work in the boiler room for little reward as Scotland’s winning run came to an end. 6 Photo: Mark Runnacles