Paul Louis Léger Chardin, born in Paris on August 20, 1833 and died in the 16th arrondissement on February 22, 1918, was a French painter and illustrator.

Paul Chardin was a pupil of Adrien Dauzats and Justin Ouvrié. He is a member of the Société française d'archéologie.

He exhibited landscapes and portraits at the Paris Salon from 1855 to 1875. He painted mainly landscapes of Basse-Bretagne and Côtes-d'Armor.

In his second marriage, he married Sara Rhoné, sister of Arthur Rhoné, who lived on the Kéravel estate. Chardin frequented the notables of the Plouha region and drew his inspiration from Basse-Bretagne.

As an illustrator, he contributed to Arthur Rhoné's Coup d'œil sur l'État présent du Caire ancien et moderne, published in 1882. He also worked for L'Illustration moderne.

He wrote and produced plates featuring properties and inhabitants of the Bas-Bretonne region.

Paul Chardin is buried in the Plouha (Côtes-d'Armor) cemetery.