Bernard Millant (1929 – 2017) was a preeminent French bow maker and expert. He was the son of Max Millant. He studied violin making at Amédée Dieudonné's workshop in Mirecourt. He also studied bowmaking with Louis Morizot alongside the Morizot Frères. He is known as an expert for his highly respected certificates for fine French bows, and was the author of the definitive book on French Bows: Millant, Bernard; Raffin, Jean Francois (2000). L'Archet. Paris: L'Archet Éditions.