UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

July 21, 2005

TRANSGENE S.A. ———————————————————————————————————
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

11 rue de Molsheim 67082 STRASBOURG CEDEX France
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Press release dated July 21, 2005: Transgene announces achievement of clinical
milestone by Merck & Co., Inc. using Transgene's proprietary technology

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

		TRANSGENE S.A.

Date: 07/21/2005	By:	Philippe PONCET
	Name:	Philippe PONCET
	Title:	Chief Financial Officer

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.		Description

99.1		Press release dated July 21, 2005: Transgene announces achievement of clinical milestone by Merck & Co., Inc. using Transgene's proprietary technology

TRANSGENE SA 6-K