Defending champions France are looking to bounce back after their defeat to Ireland in Dublin in round two of the championship.
Gregor Townsend's side beat Les Bleus on their last visit to the Stade de France in 2021 in what was their first victory there since 1999.
Flanker Hamish Watson replaces Luke Crosbie in the only change to Scotland's lineup. Watson is back to full fitness after a concussion against New Zealand.
Crosbie is not on the bench, with Sam Skinner drafted in as one of six forward replacements – and that means no place in the 23 for Gloucester centre Chris Harris.
Scrum-half Ali Price returns to the matchday squad having missed out on the wins against England and Wales.
“We need to go up a few levels,” Townsend said. “That can come from players getting second opportunities, or other player who we feel can help us improve.
“Hamish and Ali have both played very well for us in the past. They have been showing in training that they are ready to go again.”
France have also made one change to their line-up with Mohamed Haouas, 28, coming in at tighthead in place of the suspended Uini Atonio.
Atonio was banned for three weeks for a tackle on Ireland's Rob Herring.
Haouas was sent off in Scotland's win over France in 2020 for punching Jamie Ritchie and comes in to an otherwise unchanged pack to earn his 16th cap.
Captain Antoine Dupont and Romain Ntamack form the halfback pairing again in a settled backline.
“They've got some of the best players in the world and the biggest depth of any nation currently,” Townsend added. “Playing at home is a big boost for them.
“They play a game where their defence and set piece are massive, but there's a real intent to play when they do get the ball.”
