Elodie Poublan crossed on five occasions as les Bleus showed their dominance despite naming a starting line-up containing seven debutants at Viry-Chatillon.

Dioni Aguerre scored twice with Laurelin Fourcade and a penalty try completing the rout as France raced to their highest international tally for ten years.

Locks Katherine Muir and Charlotte Veal's Scotland debuts took a turn for the worst as Nathalie Janvier's side hit the ground running, thundering in three unconverted tries in the opening 15 minutes.

Karen Findlay's team recollected themselves temporarily and struck back with a perfectly posted 40m penalty from Caroline Collie, collecting only her second cap for Scotland.

But as soon as France regained control, two more tries, both converted by Sandrine Agricole saw them open up a comfortable 34-3 lead at the interval.

Scotland enjoyed a period of pressure deep in their hosts' territory after the break but, after failing to make their possession count, France responded in emphatic style.

The visitors were left licking their wounds after three more tries and two conversions from Nadege Cazenave put the seal on a comprehensive French triumph.