Ben Earl, who took on much of the ball-carrying against Italy, continues at number eight as part of a back row that has more heft than previous combinations selected by head coach Steve Borthwick.
A little over a fortnight ago, in the 42-21 loss to Ireland, he fielded Henry Pollock, alongside Curry and Earl in a trio that instead prioritised speed and breakdown work.
Elsewhere the side is unchanged, with Fin Smith continuing at fly-half, Seb Atkinson and Tommy Freeman in the centres and Alex Coles partnering captain Maro Itoje in the second row.
Underhill and Marcus Smith could win their 50th England caps off the bench.
England had earmarked this match as a potential title decider before the start of the Six Nations, but defeats by Scotland, Ireland and Italy have left them fifth in the table. Another loss would condemn them to the worst campaign in 27 years of the Six Nations.
“It’s a huge challenge under the lights in Paris against a very strong France side,” said head coach Steve Borthwick, who was backed by his Rugby Football Union boss on Sunday to turn around the team’s form.
“England versus France is one of the great rivalries in international rugby and we’re looking forward to the occasion.”
France, who will wear a special commemorative shirt to mark 120 years since the start of the teams’ rivalry, have won the past four meetings on home soil.
England have to go back to their 2016 Grand Slam-winning year for their last away success over France.
The hosts, level with Scotland on 16 points at the top of the table heading into the final round, will be clear on what they need to do to retain their Six Nations title come kick-off.
Scotland will play Ireland, who are two points off the leading two, in the first match of the day at 14:10 GMT.
