A prominent member of France's 1998 World Cup-winning squad, although he was suspended for the final, Blanc will take over from Domenech after the June 11-July 11 World Cup in South Africa.
The 44-year-old took over as coach of Girondins Bordeaux three years ago, leading them to a Ligue 1 and League Cup double last season.
The FFF "confirmed the choice of Laurent Blanc as national team coach after the 2010 World Cup", the ruling body said in a statement issued after a council meeting in Paris.
"THE PRESIDENT"
An elegant sweeper in his playing days, he has been dubbed "the President" for his leadership skills since then.
Blanc had been considered for the top job in 2004 but the FFF ruled he was not experienced enough and instead opted for Domenech, formerly the coach of France's Under-21 side.
The stubborn Domenech's six-year tenure started rather well, the coach convincing Zinedine Zidane, Lilian Thuram and Claude Makelele to come out of retirement and help the team qualify for the 2006 World Cup, in which they reached the final.
Domenech, however, has faced criticism ever since France's Euro 2008 flop, after which the FFF surprisingly left him in charge.
The France players are currently at a training camp in the French Alps resort of Tignes, where they have been careful not to comment on Blanc's likely appointment.
All say they are focusing entirely on the World Cup, where the former world and European champions will try to heal their wounded pride and Domenech will have one last chance to win the fans' hearts.
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