New Chelsea signing Loic Remy scored to secure win for France against Spain
France had an effort from Karim Benzema ruled out for offside early in the second half and scored the winning goal in the 72nd minute when winger Mathieu Valbuena set up substitute Loic Remy for his sixth international goal.
Spain looked to be suffering a hangover from the World Cup, where they were knocked out at the group stage.
They lacked creativity in midfield and rarely threatened a busy France side.
Spain had to wait until the 83rd to produce a shot of any menace as David Silva's effort drifted just wide, but otherwise La Roja failed to hit the target once.
Spain have now won just one of their last four games
European Champions Spain start their Euro 2016 qualifying campaign against Macedonia on Monday.
Chelsea duo Cesc Fabregas and Diego Costa both started against the French along with Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea.
France have kept five clean sheets in their last seven outings
France manager Didier Deschamps said: "Spain used to play with their eyes shut with movement, precision, understanding.
"Vicente Del Bosque's a very good coach, but he's no more of a magician than anyone else."
Spain manager Vicente Del Bosque said: "It's true we didn't create a clear chance, but we got ourselves into some dangerous positions.
"It's a regeneration process, and that is what we're aspiring to.
"You can't always look back in football, and I was pleased with the attitude of the players."
Loic Remy twice won the league title in France with Lyon before moving to Nice
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