Can I fly directly to Croatia if I have a one-year multiple-entry visa from France?

No. Because Croatia requires a valid Schengen visa for at least two entries to apply for visa-free entry, you cannot fly directly to Croatia.

Countries that can apply for visa-free entry with a valid Schengen visa for at least two entries: Romania, Croatia, Montenegro, and Cyprus

The above four countries allow foreign citizens to enter with two or more entries If you apply for visa-free entry with a valid Schengen visa, the number of visa-free entries and the allowed stay after entry cannot exceed the remaining number of entries and days of stay on the Schengen visa. The Schengen visa you hold must still be valid when leaving the country. Among them, Cyprus requires Schengen visa holders to first enter a Schengen area country before they can enter Cyprus without a visa.

Extended information

Special reminder:

According to the decision of the Croatian government, from July 22, 2014 until Croatia officially becomes a Schengen member state, Foreigners with the following visas/documents do not need to apply for a Croatian visa when entering Croatia or staying in Croatia for no more than 90 days within 180 days:

1. Two or more times C valid for all Schengen member states (short-term) visa;

2. For double or multiple visas (LTV visas) valid for some Schengen countries, the travel documents held by the visa holder are only recognized by some Schengen countries;

3. Category D (long-term) visa with a stay period of more than three months issued by one of the Schengen member states;

4. Residence permit issued by one of the Schengen member states;

5. Visa and residence permit for two or more entries to Bulgaria;

6. Visa and residence permit for two or more entries to Cyprus;

7. Romania Visas and residence permits for two or more entries.

Reference materials: China Consular Service Network - Precautions for visa-free entry to some countries with a Schengen visa

Reference materials: China Consular Service Network - Croatia - Entry and Residence