List of arrondissements of France
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In 2004, the 100 French
departments were divided into 342 arrondissements. In 2007, that number was reduced to 341.
The following is the current list of arrondissements of France
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departments were divided into 342 arrondissements. In 2007, that number was reduced to 341.
The following is the current list of arrondissements of France
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Dep. | Chief town | Arrondissement | Population (1999) |
Area (Square km) |
Pop density | Cantons | Communes |
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01 Ain Ain is a department named after the Ain River on the eastern edge of France. Being part of the region Rhône-Alpes and bordered by the rivers Saône and Rhône, the department of Ain enjoys a privileged geographic situation... |
Belley Belley Belley is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-History:Belley is of Roman origin, and in the 5th century became an episcopal see. It was the capital of the province of Bugey, which was a dependency of Savoy till 1601, when it was ceded to France... |
Belley Arrondissement of Belley The arrondissement of Belley is an arrondissement of France, located in the Ain department, in the Rhône-Alpes region. It has 9 cantons and 107 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Belley are:# Ambérieu-en-Bugey# Belley... |
79,656 | 1,307 | 61 | 9 | 107 |
01 Ain Ain is a department named after the Ain River on the eastern edge of France. Being part of the region Rhône-Alpes and bordered by the rivers Saône and Rhône, the department of Ain enjoys a privileged geographic situation... |
Bourg-en-Bresse Bourg-en-Bresse Bourg-en-Bresse is a commune in eastern France, capital of the Ain department, and was capital of the former province of Bresse . It is located north-northeast of Lyon.The inhabitants of Bourg-en-Bresse are known as Burgiens.-Geography:... |
Bourg-en-Bresse Arrondissement of Bourg-en-Bresse The arrondissement of Bourg-en-Bresse is an arrondissement of France, located in the Ain department, in the Rhône-Alpes region. It has 24 cantons and 219 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Bourg-en-Bresse are:# Bâgé-le-Châtel... |
295,351 | 3,105 | 95 | 24 | 219 |
01 Ain Ain is a department named after the Ain River on the eastern edge of France. Being part of the region Rhône-Alpes and bordered by the rivers Saône and Rhône, the department of Ain enjoys a privileged geographic situation... |
Gex Gex, Ain Gex is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.It lies from the Swiss border and from Geneva. It is a sous-préfecture of Ain.-History:... |
Gex Arrondissement of Gex The arrondissement of Gex is an arrondissement of France, located in the Ain department, in the Rhône-Alpes region. It has 3 cantons and 29 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Gex are:# Collonges# Ferney-Voltaire# Gex-Communes:... |
59,336 | 426 | 139 | 3 | 29 |
01 Ain Ain is a department named after the Ain River on the eastern edge of France. Being part of the region Rhône-Alpes and bordered by the rivers Saône and Rhône, the department of Ain enjoys a privileged geographic situation... |
Nantua Nantua Nantua is a commune and subprefecture in the Ain department in eastern France.-History:The town grew up around a Benedictine Monastery founded in 671 by St... |
Nantua Arrondissement of Nantua The arrondissement of Nantua is an arrondissement of France, located in the Ain department, in the Rhône-Alpes region. It has 7 cantons and 64 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Nantua are:# Bellegarde-sur-Valserine# Brénod# Izernore... |
80,927 | 924 | 88 | 7 | 64 |
02 Aisne Aisne is a department in the northern part of France named after the Aisne River.- History :Aisne is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on 4 March 1790. It was created from parts of the former provinces of Île-de-France, Picardie, and Champagne.Most of the old... |
Château-Thierry Château-Thierry Château-Thierry is a commune in northern France about east-northeast of Paris. It is a sub-prefecture of the Aisne department in Picardy.-History:... |
Château-Thierry Arrondissement of Château-Thierry The arrondissement of Château-Thierry is an arrondissement of France, located in the Aisne département, in the Picardie région. It has 5 cantons and 123 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Château-Thierry are:# Charly-sur-Marne... |
68,570 | 1,193 | 57 | 5 | 123 |
02 Aisne Aisne is a department in the northern part of France named after the Aisne River.- History :Aisne is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on 4 March 1790. It was created from parts of the former provinces of Île-de-France, Picardie, and Champagne.Most of the old... |
Laon Laon Laon is the capital city of the Aisne department in Picardy in northern France.-History:The hilly district of Laon, which rises a hundred metres above the otherwise flat Picardy plain, has always held strategic importance... |
Laon Arrondissement of Laon The arrondissement of Laon is an arrondissement of France,located in the Aisne département, in the Picardie région. It has 13 cantons and 278 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Laon are:# Anizy-le-Château# Chauny... |
162,873 | 2,461 | 66 | 13 | 278 |
02 Aisne Aisne is a department in the northern part of France named after the Aisne River.- History :Aisne is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on 4 March 1790. It was created from parts of the former provinces of Île-de-France, Picardie, and Champagne.Most of the old... |
Saint-Quentin Saint-Quentin, Aisne Saint-Quentin is a commune in the Aisne department in Picardy in northern France. It has been identified as the Augusta Veromanduorum of antiquity. It is named after Saint Quentin, who is said to have been martyred here in the 3rd century.... |
Saint-Quentin Arrondissement of Saint-Quentin The arrondissement of Saint-Quentin is an arrondissement of France, located in the Aisne département, in the Picardie région. It has 9 cantons and 126 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Saint-Quentin are:# Bohain-en-Vermandois... |
134,597 | 1,071 | 126 | 9 | 126 |
02 Aisne Aisne is a department in the northern part of France named after the Aisne River.- History :Aisne is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on 4 March 1790. It was created from parts of the former provinces of Île-de-France, Picardie, and Champagne.Most of the old... |
Soissons Soissons Soissons is a commune in the Aisne department in Picardy in northern France, located on the Aisne River, about northeast of Paris. It is one of the most ancient towns of France, and is probably the ancient capital of the Suessiones... |
Soissons Arrondissement of Soissons The arrondissement of Soissons is an arrondissement of France, located in the Aisne département, in the Picardie région. It has 7 cantons and 159 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Soissons are:# Braine# Oulchy-le-Château... |
100,627 | 1,243 | 81 | 7 | 159 |
02 Aisne Aisne is a department in the northern part of France named after the Aisne River.- History :Aisne is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on 4 March 1790. It was created from parts of the former provinces of Île-de-France, Picardie, and Champagne.Most of the old... |
Vervins Vervins Vervins is a commune in the Aisne department in Picardy in northern France. It is a sub-prefecture of the department.-Population:-References:*... |
Vervins Arrondissement of Vervins The arrondissement of Vervins is an arrondissement of France, located in the Aisne department, in the Picardie region. It has 8 cantons and 130 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Vervins are:# Aubenton# La Capelle# Guise# Hirson... |
68,822 | 1,401 | 49 | 8 | 130 |
03 Allier Allier is a department in central France named after the river Allier.- History :Allier is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on 4 March 1790. It was created from parts of the former provinces of Auvergne and Bourbonnais.In 1940, the government of Marshal... |
Montluçon Montluçon Montluçon is a commune in central France. It is the largest commune in the Allier department, although the department's préfecture is located in the smaller town of Moulins. Its inhabitants are known as Montluçonnais... |
Montluçon Arrondissement of Montluçon The arrondissement of Montluçon is an arrondissement of France, located in the Allier département, in the Auvergne région. It has 12 cantons and 106 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Montluçon are:# Cérilly# Commentry... |
117,852 | 2,328 | 51 | 12 | 106 |
03 Allier Allier is a department in central France named after the river Allier.- History :Allier is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on 4 March 1790. It was created from parts of the former provinces of Auvergne and Bourbonnais.In 1940, the government of Marshal... |
Moulins Moulins, Allier Moulins is a commune in central France, capital of the Allier department.Among its many tourist attractions are the Maison Mantin the Anne de Beaujeu Museum.-History:... |
Moulins Arrondissement of Moulins The arrondissement of Moulins is an arrondissement of France, located in the Allier département, in the Auvergne région. It has 12 cantons and 111 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Moulins are:# Bourbon-l'Archambault... |
106,705 | 2,996 | 36 | 12 | 111 |
03 Allier Allier is a department in central France named after the river Allier.- History :Allier is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on 4 March 1790. It was created from parts of the former provinces of Auvergne and Bourbonnais.In 1940, the government of Marshal... |
Vichy Vichy Vichy is a commune in the department of Allier in Auvergne in central France. It belongs to the historic province of Bourbonnais.It is known as a spa and resort town and was the de facto capital of Vichy France during the World War II Nazi German occupation from 1940 to 1944.The town's inhabitants... |
Vichy Arrondissement of Vichy The arrondissement of Vichy is an arrondissement of France, located in the Allier département, in the Auvergne région. It has 11 cantons and 103 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Vichy are:# Cusset-Nord# Cusset-Sud... |
120,164 | 2,016 | 60 | 11 | 103 |
04 Alpes-de-Haute-Provence Alpes-de-Haute-Provence is a French department in the south of France, it was formerly part of the province of Provence.- History :Nord-de-Provence was one of the 83 original departments created during the French Revolution on 4 March 1790... |
Barcelonnette Barcelonnette Barcelonnette is a commune in the Ubaye Valley, in the southern French Alps, in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department, of which it is a subprefecture.-History:... |
Barcelonnette Arrondissement of Barcelonnette The arrondissement of Barcelonnette is an arrondissement of France, located in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence département, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur région... |
7,569 | 1,028 | 7 | 2 | 16 |
04 Alpes-de-Haute-Provence Alpes-de-Haute-Provence is a French department in the south of France, it was formerly part of the province of Provence.- History :Nord-de-Provence was one of the 83 original departments created during the French Revolution on 4 March 1790... |
Castellane Castellane Castellane is a commune in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department in southeastern France.-Population:-References:*... |
Castellane Arrondissement of Castellane The arrondissement of Castellane is an arrondissement of France, located in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence département, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur région... |
8,125 | 1,320 | 6 | 5 | 32 |
04 Alpes-de-Haute-Provence Alpes-de-Haute-Provence is a French department in the south of France, it was formerly part of the province of Provence.- History :Nord-de-Provence was one of the 83 original departments created during the French Revolution on 4 March 1790... |
Digne-les-Bains Digne-les-Bains Digne-les-Bains or simply and historically Digne is a commune of France, capital of the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department.-History:... |
Digne-les-Bains Arrondissement of Digne-les-Bains The arrondissement of Digne-les-Bains is an arrondissement of France, located in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence département, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur région... |
48,128 | 2,465 | 20 | 10 | 65 |
04 Alpes-de-Haute-Provence Alpes-de-Haute-Provence is a French department in the south of France, it was formerly part of the province of Provence.- History :Nord-de-Provence was one of the 83 original departments created during the French Revolution on 4 March 1790... |
Forcalquier Forcalquier Forcalquier is a commune in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department in southeastern France.Forcalquier is located between the Lure and Luberon mountain ranges, about south of Sisteron and west of the Durance river... |
Forcalquier Arrondissement of Forcalquier The arrondissement of Forcalquier is an arrondissement of France, located in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence département, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur région... |
75,739 | 2,112 | 36 | 13 | 87 |
05 Hautes-Alpes Hautes-Alpes is a department in southeastern France named after the Alps mountain range.- History :Hautes-Alpes is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on 4 March 1790... |
Briançon Briançon Briançon a commune in the Hautes-Alpes department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France. It is a sub-prefecture of the department.... |
Briançon Arrondissement of Briançon The arrondissement of Briançon is an arrondissement of France, located in the Hautes-Alpes département, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur région... |
32,124 | 2,138 | 15 | 7 | 38 |
05 Hautes-Alpes Hautes-Alpes is a department in southeastern France named after the Alps mountain range.- History :Hautes-Alpes is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on 4 March 1790... |
Gap Gap, Hautes-Alpes Gap is a commune in southeastern France, the capital of the Hautes-Alpes department.-Geography:An Alpine crossroads at the intersection of D994 and Route nationale 85 the Route Napoléon, Gap lies above sea level along the right bank of the Luye River... |
Gap Arrondissement of Gap The arrondissement of Gap is an arrondissement of France, located in the Hautes-Alpes département, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur région... |
89,295 | 3,411 | 26 | 23 | 139 |
06 Alpes-Maritimes Alpes-Maritimes is a department in the extreme southeast corner of France.- History : was created by Octavian as a Roman military district in 14 BC, and became a full Roman province in the middle of the 1st century with its capital first at Cemenelum and subsequently at Embrun... |
Grasse Grasse -See also:*Route Napoléon*Ancient Diocese of Grasse*Communes of the Alpes-Maritimes department-External links:*... |
Grasse Arrondissement of Grasse The arrondissement of Grasse is an arrondissement of France, located in the Alpes-Maritimes department, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region... |
504,632 | 1,231 | 410 | 19 | 62 |
06 Alpes-Maritimes Alpes-Maritimes is a department in the extreme southeast corner of France.- History : was created by Octavian as a Roman military district in 14 BC, and became a full Roman province in the middle of the 1st century with its capital first at Cemenelum and subsequently at Embrun... |
Nice Nice Nice is the fifth most populous city in France, after Paris, Marseille, Lyon and Toulouse, with a population of 348,721 within its administrative limits on a land area of . The urban area of Nice extends beyond the administrative city limits with a population of more than 955,000 on an area of... |
Nice Arrondissement of Nice The arrondissement of Nice is an arrondissement of France, located in the Alpes-Maritimes department, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region... |
506,694 | 3,067 | 165 | 33 | 101 |
07 Ardèche Ardèche is a department in south-central France named after the Ardèche River.- History :The area has been inhabited by humans at least since the Upper Paleolithic, as attested by the famous cave paintings at Chauvet Pont d'Arc. The plateau of the Ardeche River has extensive standing stones ,... |
Largentière Largentière Largentière is a commune and sub-prefecture of the Ardèche department in the Rhône-Alpes region in southern France.It is located in the narrow valley of the Ligne River, approximately ten kilometres southwest of Aubenas.... |
Largentière Arrondissement of Largentière The arrondissement of Largentière is an arrondissement of France, located in the Ardèche département, in the Rhône-Alpes région. It has 10 cantons and 103 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Largentière are:# Burzet# Coucouron... |
44,264 | 1,928 | 23 | 10 | 103 |
07 Ardèche Ardèche is a department in south-central France named after the Ardèche River.- History :The area has been inhabited by humans at least since the Upper Paleolithic, as attested by the famous cave paintings at Chauvet Pont d'Arc. The plateau of the Ardeche River has extensive standing stones ,... |
Privas Privas Privas is a commune of France, capital of the Ardèche department. It is the second-smallest administrative center of any department in France, larger than only the commune of Foix. It is the fifth-largest commune in the Ardèche, behind Annonay, Aubenas, Guilherand-Granges, and Tournon-sur-Rhône. It... |
Privas Arrondissement of Privas The arrondissement of Privas is an arrondissement of France, located in the Ardèche département, in the Rhône-Alpes région. It has 11 cantons and 110 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Privas are:# Antraigues-sur-Volane... |
118,028 | 1,742 | 68 | 11 | 110 |
07 Ardèche Ardèche is a department in south-central France named after the Ardèche River.- History :The area has been inhabited by humans at least since the Upper Paleolithic, as attested by the famous cave paintings at Chauvet Pont d'Arc. The plateau of the Ardeche River has extensive standing stones ,... |
Tournon-sur-Rhône Tournon-sur-Rhône Tournon-sur-Rhône is a commune in the Ardèche department in southern France.-Geography:It is located on the right bank of the Rhône River, opposite Tain-l'Hermitage, which is located in the Drôme département... |
Tournon-sur-Rhône Arrondissement of Tournon-sur-Rhône The arrondissement of Tournon-sur-Rhône is an arrondissement of France, located in the Ardèche département, in the Rhône-Alpes région. It has 12 cantons and 126 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Tournon-sur-Rhône are:... |
123,731 | 1,858 | 67 | 12 | 126 |
08 | Charleville-Mézières Charleville-Mézières Charleville-Mézières is a commune in northern France, capital of the Ardennes department in the Champagne-Ardenne region. Charleville-Mézières is located on the banks of the Meuse River.-History:... |
Charleville-Mézières Arrondissement of Charleville-Mézières The arrondissement of Charleville-Mézières is an arrondissement of France, located in the Ardennes department, in the Champagne-Ardenne region... |
171,608 | 1,825 | 94 | 17 | 160 |
08 | Rethel | Rethel Arrondissement of Rethel The arrondissement of Rethel is an arrondissement of France, located in the Ardennes département, in the Champagne-Ardenne région. It has 6 cantons and 101 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Rethel are:# Asfeld... |
33,951 | 1,200 | 28 | 6 | 101 |
08 | Sedan Sedan, France Sedan is a commune in France, a sub-prefecture of the Ardennes department in northern France.-Geography:The historic centre is built on a peninsula formed by an arc of the Meuse River. It is around from the Belgian border.-History:... |
Sedan Arrondissement of Sedan The arrondissement of Sedan is an arrondissement of France, located in the Ardennes département, in the Champagne-Ardenne région. It has 6 cantons and 79 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Sedan are:# Carignan# Mouzon... |
62,096 | 792 | 78 | 6 | 79 |
08 | Vouziers Vouziers Vouziers is a commune of the Ardennes department in northern France.Vouziers is the burial place of the pioneer First World War fighter pilot Roland Garros, from whom the tennis location is named.... |
Vouziers Arrondissement of Vouziers The arrondissement of Vouziers is an arrondissement of France, located in the Ardennes département, in the Champagne-Ardenne région. It has 8 cantons and 123 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Vouziers are:# Attigny# Buzancy... |
22,475 | 1,412 | 16 | 8 | 123 |
09 Ariège Ariège is a department in southwestern France named after the Ariège River.- History :Ariège is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on 4 March 1790. It was created from the counties of Foix and Couserans.... |
Foix Foix Foix is a commune, the capital of the Ariège department in southwestern France. It is the least populous administrative centre of a department in all of France, although it is only very slightly smaller than Privas... |
Foix Arrondissement of Foix The arrondissement of Foix is an arrondissement of France, located in the Ariège département, in the Midi-Pyrénées région. It has 9 cantons and 135 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Foix are:# Ax-les-Thermes... |
50,114 | 2,078 | 24 | 9 | 135 |
09 Ariège Ariège is a department in southwestern France named after the Ariège River.- History :Ariège is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on 4 March 1790. It was created from the counties of Foix and Couserans.... |
Pamiers Pamiers Pamiers is a commune in the Ariège department in the Midi-Pyrénées region in southwestern France. It is a sub-prefecture of the department. Although Pamiers is the largest city in Ariège, the capital is the smaller town of Foix... |
Pamiers Arrondissement of Pamiers The arrondissement of Pamiers is an arrondissement of France, located in the Ariège département, in the Midi-Pyrénées région. It has 7 cantons and 115 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Pamiers are:# Le Fossat# Le Mas-d'Azil... |
61,058 | 1,315 | 46 | 7 | 115 |
09 Ariège Ariège is a department in southwestern France named after the Ariège River.- History :Ariège is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on 4 March 1790. It was created from the counties of Foix and Couserans.... |
Saint-Girons Saint-Girons, Ariège - Climate :-Sport:Stage 8 of the 2009 Tour de France finishes in Saint-Girons, after travelling 176 km from Andorra-la-Vella.-Gallery:... |
Saint-Girons Arrondissement of Saint-Girons The arrondissement of Saint-Girons is an arrondissement of France, located in the Ariège département, in the Midi-Pyrénées région. It has 6 cantons and 82 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Saint-Girons are:... |
26,033 | 1,497 | 17 | 6 | 82 |
10 Aube Aube is a department in the northeastern part of France named after the Aube River. In 1995, its population was 293,100 inhabitants.- History :Aube is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on 4 March 1790... |
Bar-sur-Aube Bar-sur-Aube Bar-sur-Aube is a commune of France in the Aube department, of which it is a sub-prefecture.-Population:The inhabitants of the commune are called Baralbains.-Culture:*Market every Saturday morning in the halls... |
Bar-sur-Aube Arrondissement of Bar-sur-Aube The arrondissement of Bar-sur-Aube is an arrondissement of France, located in the Aube département, in the Champagne-Ardenne région. It has 5 cantons and 104 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Bar-sur-Aube are:# Bar-sur-Aube... |
30,396 | 1,193 | 25 | 5 | 104 |
10 Aube Aube is a department in the northeastern part of France named after the Aube River. In 1995, its population was 293,100 inhabitants.- History :Aube is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on 4 March 1790... |
Nogent-sur-Seine Nogent-sur-Seine Nogent-sur-Seine is a commune in the Aube department in north-central France.-Population:-Personalities:Camille Claudel lived in Nogent-sur-Seine with her family from 1876 to 1879.... |
Nogent-sur-Seine Arrondissement of Nogent-sur-Seine The arrondissement of Nogent-sur-Seine is an arrondissement of France, located in the Aube département, in the Champagne-Ardenne région... |
51,441 | 1,277 | 40 | 6 | 82 |
10 Aube Aube is a department in the northeastern part of France named after the Aube River. In 1995, its population was 293,100 inhabitants.- History :Aube is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on 4 March 1790... |
Troyes Troyes Troyes is a commune and the capital of the Aube department in north-central France. It is located on the Seine river about southeast of Paris. Many half-timbered houses survive in the old town... |
Troyes Arrondissement of Troyes The arrondissement of Troyes is an arrondissement of France, located in the Aube département, in the Champagne-Ardenne région. It has 22 cantons and 247 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Troyes are:# Aix-en-Othe... |
210,294 | 3,534 | 60 | 22 | 247 |
11 Aude Aude is a department in south-central France named after the river Aude. The local council also calls the department "Cathar Country".Aude is also a frequent feminine French given name in Francophone countries, deriving initially from Aude or Oda, a wife of Bertrand, Duke of Aquitaine, and mother... |
Carcassonne Carcassonne Carcassonne is a fortified French town in the Aude department, of which it is the prefecture, in the former province of Languedoc.It is divided into the fortified Cité de Carcassonne and the more expansive lower city, the ville basse. Carcassone was founded by the Visigoths in the fifth century,... |
Carcassonne Arrondissement of Carcassonne The arrondissement of Carcassonne is an arrondissement of France, located in the Aude département, in the Languedoc-Roussillon région. It has 18 cantons and 207 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Carcassonne are:# Alzonne... |
141,890 | 2,668 | 53 | 18 | 207 |
11 Aude Aude is a department in south-central France named after the river Aude. The local council also calls the department "Cathar Country".Aude is also a frequent feminine French given name in Francophone countries, deriving initially from Aude or Oda, a wife of Bertrand, Duke of Aquitaine, and mother... |
Limoux Limoux Limoux is a commune and subprefecture in the Aude department, a part of the ancient Languedoc province and the present-day Languedoc-Roussillon region in southern France... |
Limoux Arrondissement of Limoux The arrondissement of Limoux is an arrondissement of France, located in the Aude département, in the Languedoc-Roussillon région. It has 8 cantons and 149 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Limoux are:# Alaigne# Axat... |
41,489 | 1,781 | 23 | 8 | 149 |
11 Aude Aude is a department in south-central France named after the river Aude. The local council also calls the department "Cathar Country".Aude is also a frequent feminine French given name in Francophone countries, deriving initially from Aude or Oda, a wife of Bertrand, Duke of Aquitaine, and mother... |
Narbonne Narbonne Narbonne is a commune in southern France in the Languedoc-Roussillon region. It lies from Paris in the Aude department, of which it is a sub-prefecture. Once a prosperous port, it is now located about from the shores of the Mediterranean Sea... |
Narbonne Arrondissement of Narbonne The arrondissement of Narbonne is an arrondissement of France, located in the Aude département, in the Languedoc-Roussillon région. It has 9 cantons and 82 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Narbonne are:# Coursan... |
126,391 | 1,690 | 75 | 9 | 82 |
12 Aveyron Aveyron is a département in southern France named after the Aveyron River.- History :Aveyron is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on 4 March 1790.... |
Millau Millau Millau is a commune in the Aveyron department in southern France. It is located at the confluence of the Tarn and Dourbie rivers.-History:... |
Millau Arrondissement of Millau The arrondissement of Millau is an arrondissement of France, located in the Aveyron département, in the Midi-Pyrénées région. It has 15 cantons and 101 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Millau are:# Belmont-sur-Rance# Camarès... |
67,612 | 3,467 | 19 | 15 | 101 |
12 Aveyron Aveyron is a département in southern France named after the Aveyron River.- History :Aveyron is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on 4 March 1790.... |
Rodez Rodez Rodez is a town and commune in southern France, in the Aveyron department, of which it is the capital. Its inhabitants are called Ruthénois.-History:Existing from at least the 5th century BC, Rodez was founded by the Celts... |
Rodez Arrondissement of Rodez The arrondissement of Rodez is an arrondissement of France, located in the Aveyron département, in the Midi-Pyrénées région. It has 23 cantons and 139 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Rodez are:# Baraqueville-Sauveterre... |
132,566 | 3,974 | 33 | 23 | 139 |
12 Aveyron Aveyron is a département in southern France named after the Aveyron River.- History :Aveyron is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on 4 March 1790.... |
Villefranche-de-Rouergue Villefranche-de-Rouergue Villefranche-de-Rouergue is a commune in the Aveyron department in southern France.-History:At the end of the Albigensian Crusade from the northern "barons" against the southern Occitania on a religious pretext , the Count of Toulouse was defeated and concluded the treaty of Paris in 1229... |
Villefranche-de-Rouergue Arrondissement of Villefranche-de-Rouergue The arrondissement of Villefranche-de-Rouergue is an arrondissement of France, located in the Aveyron département, in the Midi-Pyrénées région... |
63,630 | 1,293 | 49 | 8 | 64 |
13 Bouches-du-Rhône Bouches-du-Rhône is a department in the south of France named after the mouth of the Rhône River. It is the most populous department of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. Its INSEE and postal code is 13.-History of the department:... |
Aix-en-Provence Aix-en-Provence Aix , or Aix-en-Provence to distinguish it from other cities built over hot springs, is a city-commune in southern France, some north of Marseille. It is in the region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, in the département of Bouches-du-Rhône, of which it is a subprefecture. The population of Aix is... |
Aix-en-Provence Arrondissement of Aix-en-Provence The arrondissement of Aix-en-Provence is an arrondissement of France, located in the Bouches-du-Rhône department, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region... |
381,986 | 1,532 | 249 | 10 | 44 |
13 Bouches-du-Rhône Bouches-du-Rhône is a department in the south of France named after the mouth of the Rhône River. It is the most populous department of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. Its INSEE and postal code is 13.-History of the department:... |
Arles Arles Arles is a city and commune in the south of France, in the Bouches-du-Rhône department, of which it is a subprefecture, in the former province of Provence.... |
Arles Arrondissement of Arles The arrondissement of Arles is an arrondissement of France, located in the Bouches-du-Rhône department, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region... |
180,948 | 2,284 | 79 | 9 | 36 |
13 Bouches-du-Rhône Bouches-du-Rhône is a department in the south of France named after the mouth of the Rhône River. It is the most populous department of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. Its INSEE and postal code is 13.-History of the department:... |
Istres Istres Istres is a commune in southern France, some 60 km northwest of Marseille. It is in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, in the Bouches-du-Rhône department, of which it is a subprefecture... |
Istres Arrondissement of Istres The arrondissement of Istres is an arrondissement of France, located in the Bouches-du-Rhône department, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region... |
292,703 | 599 | 488 | 8 | 18 |
13 Bouches-du-Rhône Bouches-du-Rhône is a department in the south of France named after the mouth of the Rhône River. It is the most populous department of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. Its INSEE and postal code is 13.-History of the department:... |
Marseille Marseille Marseille , known in antiquity as Massalia , is the second largest city in France, after Paris, with a population of 852,395 within its administrative limits on a land area of . The urban area of Marseille extends beyond the city limits with a population of over 1,420,000 on an area of... |
Marseille Arrondissement of Marseille The arrondissement of Marseille is an arrondissement of France, located in the Bouches-du-Rhône department, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region... |
980,082 | 672 | 1,459 | 30 | 21 |
14 Calvados The French department of Calvados is part of the region of Basse-Normandie in Normandy. It takes its name from a cluster of rocks off the English Channel coast... |
Bayeux Bayeux Bayeux is a commune in the Calvados department in Normandy in northwestern France.Bayeux is the home of the Bayeux Tapestry, which depicts the events leading up to the Norman conquest of England.-Administration:Bayeux is a sub-prefecture of Calvados... |
Bayeux Arrondissement of Bayeux The Arrondissement of Bayeux an arrondissement of France, located in the Calvados département, in the Basse-Normandie région. It has 6 cantons and 126 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Bayeux are:# Balleroy# Bayeux... |
63,022 | 952 | 66 | 6 | 126 |
14 Calvados The French department of Calvados is part of the region of Basse-Normandie in Normandy. It takes its name from a cluster of rocks off the English Channel coast... |
Caen Caen Caen is a commune in northwestern France. It is the prefecture of the Calvados department and the capital of the Basse-Normandie region. It is located inland from the English Channel.... |
Caen Arrondissement of Caen The arrondissement of Caen is an arrondissement of France, located in the Calvados département, in the Basse-Normandie région. It has 24 cantons and 288 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Caen are:# Bourguébus... |
389,973 | 1,990 | 196 | 24 | 287 |
14 Calvados The French department of Calvados is part of the region of Basse-Normandie in Normandy. It takes its name from a cluster of rocks off the English Channel coast... |
Lisieux Lisieux Lisieux is a commune in the Calvados department in the Basse-Normandie region in northwestern France.Lisieux is the capital of the Pays d'Auge area, which is characterised by valleys and hedged farmland... |
Lisieux Arrondissement of Lisieux The arrondissement of Lisieux is an arrondissement of France, located in the Calvados department, in the Basse-Normandie region. It has 13 cantons and 204 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Lisieux are:# Blangy-le-Château# Cambremer... |
140,504 | 1,650 | 85 | 13 | 204 |
14 Calvados The French department of Calvados is part of the region of Basse-Normandie in Normandy. It takes its name from a cluster of rocks off the English Channel coast... |
Vire Vire Vire is a commune in the Calvados department in the Basse-Normandie region in northwestern France.- History :In 1123, Henri I Beauclerc, King of England and Duke of Normandy, had a redoubt constructed on a rocky hill top, which was surrounded by the Vire river... |
Vire Arrondissement of Vire The arrondissement of Vire is an arrondissement of France, located in the Calvados department, in the Basse-Normandie region. It has 6 cantons and 88 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Vire are:# Aunay-sur-Odon# Le Bény-Bocage... |
54,886 | 956 | 57 | 6 | 88 |
15 Cantal Cantal is a department in south-central France. It is named after the Cantal mountain range, a group of extinct, eroded volcanic peaks, which covers much of the department. Residents are known as Cantaliens or Cantalous.... |
Aurillac Aurillac Aurillac is a commune in the Auvergne region in south-central France, capital of the Cantal department.Aurillac's inhabitants are called Aurillacois, and are also Cantaliens or Cantalous in Occitan.... |
Aurillac Arrondissement of Aurillac The arrondissement of Aurillac is an arrondissement of France, located in the Cantal département, in the Auvergne région. It has 12 cantons and 96 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Aurillac are:# Arpajon-sur-Cère... |
82,116 | 1,937 | 42 | 12 | 96 |
15 Cantal Cantal is a department in south-central France. It is named after the Cantal mountain range, a group of extinct, eroded volcanic peaks, which covers much of the department. Residents are known as Cantaliens or Cantalous.... |
Mauriac Mauriac, Cantal Mauriac is a commune in the Cantal department in the Auvergne region in south-central France.It lies north-northwest of Aurillac by rail.Mauriac, built on the slope of a volcanic hill, has a medieval church, and the buildings of an old abbey now used as public offices and dwellings; the town owes... |
Mauriac Arrondissement of Mauriac The arrondissement of Mauriac is an arrondissement of France, located in the Cantal département, of the Auvergne région. It has 6 cantons and 55 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Mauriac are:# Champs-sur-Tarentaine-Marchal... |
28,649 | 1,278 | 22 | 6 | 55 |
15 Cantal Cantal is a department in south-central France. It is named after the Cantal mountain range, a group of extinct, eroded volcanic peaks, which covers much of the department. Residents are known as Cantaliens or Cantalous.... |
Saint-Flour Saint-Flour, Cantal Saint-Flour is a commune in the Cantal department in the Auvergne region in south-central France. Its inhabitants are called Sanflorains.-Geography:... |
Saint-Flour Arrondissement of Saint-Flour The arrondissement of Saint-Flour is an arrondissement of France, located in the Cantal département, in the Auvergne région. It has 9 cantons and 109 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Saint-Flour are:# Allanche... |
40,013 | 2,511 | 16 | 9 | 109 |
16 Charente Charente is a department in southwestern France, in the Poitou-Charentes region, named after the Charente River, the most important river in the department, and also the river beside which the department's two largest towns, Angoulême and Cognac, are sited.-History:Charente is one of the original... |
Angoulême Angoulême -Main sights:In place of its ancient fortifications, Angoulême is encircled by boulevards above the old city walls, known as the Remparts, from which fine views may be obtained in all directions. Within the town the streets are often narrow. Apart from the cathedral and the hôtel de ville, the... |
Angoulême Arrondissement of Angoulême The arrondissement of Angoulême is an arrondissement of France, located in the Charente département, in the Poitou-Charentes région. It has 16 cantons and 153 communes since 1 January 2008, when 4 cantons that previously belonged to the arrondissement of Angoulême were added to the arrondissement... |
219,826 | 3,320 | 66 | 21 | 245 |
16 Charente Charente is a department in southwestern France, in the Poitou-Charentes region, named after the Charente River, the most important river in the department, and also the river beside which the department's two largest towns, Angoulême and Cognac, are sited.-History:Charente is one of the original... |
Cognac Cognac Cognac is a commune in the Charente department in southwestern France. It is a sub-prefecture of the department.-Geography:Cognac is situated on the river Charente between the towns of Angoulême and Saintes. The majority of the town has been built on the river's left bank, with the smaller right... |
Cognac Arrondissement of Cognac The arrondissement of Cognac is an arrondissement of France, located in the Charente département, in the Poitou-Charentes région. It has 9 cantons and 112 communes since 1 January 2008, when one cantons that previously belonged to the arrondissement of Angoulême was added to the arrondissement of... |
83,083 | 1,240 | 67 | 8 | 96 |
16 Charente Charente is a department in southwestern France, in the Poitou-Charentes region, named after the Charente River, the most important river in the department, and also the river beside which the department's two largest towns, Angoulême and Cognac, are sited.-History:Charente is one of the original... |
Confolens Confolens Confolens is a commune in southwestern France. It is one of the two sub-prefecture of the Charente department.Confolens is the administrative center of a largely rural district, which has seen the development of tourism in recent years.-Geography:... |
Confolens Arrondissement of Confolens The arrondissement of Confolens is an arrondissement of France, located in the Charente département, in the Poitou-Charentes région. It has 10 cantons and 139 communes since 1 January 2008, when 4 cantons that previously belonged to the arrondissement of Angoulême were added to the arrondissement... |
36,719 | 1,396 | 26 | 6 | 63 |
17 Charente-Maritime Charente-Maritime is a department on the west coast of France named after the Charente River.- History :Previously a part of Saintonge, Charente-Inférieure was one of the 83 original departments created during the French Revolution on 4 March 1790... |
Jonzac Jonzac Jonzac is a commune of the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*... |
Jonzac Arrondissement of Jonzac The arrondissement of Jonzac is an arrondissement of France, located in the Charente-Maritime département, in the Poitou-Charentes région... |
51,675 | 1,530 | 34 | 7 | 114 |
17 Charente-Maritime Charente-Maritime is a department on the west coast of France named after the Charente River.- History :Previously a part of Saintonge, Charente-Inférieure was one of the 83 original departments created during the French Revolution on 4 March 1790... |
Rochefort Rochefort, Charente-Maritime Rochefort is a commune in southwestern France, a port on the Charente estuary. It is a sub-prefecture of the Charente-Maritime department.-History:... |
Rochefort Arrondissement of Rochefort The arrondissement of Rochefort is an arrondissement of France, located in the Charente-Maritime département, of the Poitou-Charentes région... |
161,340 | 1,528 | 106 | 13 | 79 |
17 Charente-Maritime Charente-Maritime is a department on the west coast of France named after the Charente River.- History :Previously a part of Saintonge, Charente-Inférieure was one of the 83 original departments created during the French Revolution on 4 March 1790... |
La Rochelle La Rochelle La Rochelle is a city in western France and a seaport on the Bay of Biscay, a part of the Atlantic Ocean. It is the capital of the Charente-Maritime department.The city is connected to the Île de Ré by a bridge completed on 19 May 1988... |
La Rochelle Arrondissement of La Rochelle The arrondissement of La Rochelle is an arrondissement of France, located in the Charente-Maritime département, in the Poitou-Charentes région... |
184,728 | 818 | 226 | 15 | 57 |
17 Charente-Maritime Charente-Maritime is a department on the west coast of France named after the Charente River.- History :Previously a part of Saintonge, Charente-Inférieure was one of the 83 original departments created during the French Revolution on 4 March 1790... |
Saintes Saintes Saintes is a French commune located in Poitou-Charentes, in the southwestern Charente-Maritime department of which it is a sub-prefecture. Its inhabitants are called Saintaises and Saintais.... |
Saintes Arrondissement of Saintes The arrondissement of Saintes is an arrondissement of France, located in the Charente-Maritime département, in the Poitou-Charentes région... |
108,989 | 1,546 | 70 | 9 | 107 |
17 Charente-Maritime Charente-Maritime is a department on the west coast of France named after the Charente River.- History :Previously a part of Saintonge, Charente-Inférieure was one of the 83 original departments created during the French Revolution on 4 March 1790... |
Saint-Jean-d'Angély Saint-Jean-d'Angély Saint-Jean-d'Angély is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.The commune has its historical origins in the Abbey of Saint-Jean-d'Angély.-Royal abbey:... |
Saint-Jean-d'Angély Arrondissement of Saint-Jean-d'Angély The arrondissement of Saint-Jean-d'Angély is an arrondissement of France, located in the Charente-Maritime département, in the Poitou-Charentes région... |
50,292 | 1,442 | 35 | 7 | 115 |
18 | Bourges Bourges Bourges is a city in central France on the Yèvre river. It is the capital of the department of Cher and also was the capital of the former province of Berry.-History:... |
Bourges Arrondissement of Bourges The arrondissement of Bourges is an arrondissement of France, located in the Cher département, in the Centre région. It has 16 cantons and 131 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Bourges are:# Les Aix-d'Angillon# Baugy... |
174,031 | 2,798 | 62 | 16 | 131 |
18 | Saint-Amand-Montrond Saint-Amand-Montrond Saint-Amand-Montrond is a commune in the Cher department in the Centre region of France.-Geography:A small town of farming and a little light industry situated some southeast of Bourges, at the junction of the D951 with the D300 and D2144 roads.... |
Saint-Amand-Montrond Arrondissement of Saint-Amand-Montrond The arrondissement of Saint-Amand-Montrond is an arrondissement of France, located in the Cher département, in the Centre région. It has 11 cantons and 116 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Saint-Amand-Montrond are:... |
67,344 | 2,670 | 25 | 11 | 116 |
18 | Vierzon Vierzon Vierzon is a commune in the Cher department in the Centre region of France.-Geography:A medium-sized town by the banks of the Cher River with some light industry and an area of forestry and farming to the north... |
Vierzon Arrondissement of Vierzon The arrondissement of Vierzon is an arrondissement of France, located in the Cher département, in the Centre région. It has 8 cantons and 43 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Vierzon are:# Argent-sur-Sauldre# Aubigny-sur-Nère... |
73,053 | 1,767 | 41 | 8 | 43 |
19 Corrèze Corrèze is a department in south central France, named after the Corrèze River.The inhabitants of the department are called Corréziens or Corréziennes according to gender.-History:... |
Brive-la-Gaillarde Brive-la-Gaillarde Brive-la-Gaillarde is a commune of France. It is a sub-prefecture of the Corrèze department. The population of the urban area was 89,260 as of 1999. Although it is by far the biggest commune in Corrèze, the capital is Tulle.-History:... |
Brive-la-Gaillarde Arrondissement of Brive-la-Gaillarde The arrondissement of Brive-la-Gaillarde is an arrondissement of France, located in the Corrèze département, in the Limousin région. It has 15 cantons and 99 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Brive-la-Gaillarde are:# Ayen... |
121,150 | 1,526 | 79 | 15 | 99 |
19 Corrèze Corrèze is a department in south central France, named after the Corrèze River.The inhabitants of the department are called Corréziens or Corréziennes according to gender.-History:... |
Tulle Tulle Tulle is a commune and capital of the Corrèze department in the Limousin region in central France. It is also the episcopal see of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tulle... |
Tulle Arrondissement of Tulle The arrondissement of Tulle is an arrondissement of France, located in the Corrèze département, in the Limousin région. It has 14 cantons and 118 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Tulle are:# Argentat# Corrèze# Égletons... |
76,997 | 2,564 | 30 | 14 | 118 |
19 Corrèze Corrèze is a department in south central France, named after the Corrèze River.The inhabitants of the department are called Corréziens or Corréziennes according to gender.-History:... |
Ussel Ussel, Corrèze Ussel is a commune in the Corrèze department in central France. Its inhabitants are named Ussellois. The town is best known for its charming old streetscapes and for its pastoral and natural landscapes offering a perfect setting for green alternative vacations.-Location:The community of Ussel is... |
Ussel Arrondissement of Ussel The arrondissement of Ussel is an arrondissement of France, located in the Corrèze département, in the Limousin région. It has 8 cantons and 69 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Ussel are:# Bort-les-Orgues# Bugeat# Eygurande... |
34,429 | 1,766 | 19 | 8 | 69 |
2A Corse-du-Sud Corse-du-Sud is a French département composed of the southern part of the island of Corsica.- History :The department was formed on 15 September 1975, when the Corse department was divided into Haute-Corse and Corse-du-Sud... |
Ajaccio Ajaccio Ajaccio , is a commune on the island of Corsica in France. It is the capital and largest city of the region of Corsica and the prefecture of the department of Corse-du-Sud.... |
Ajaccio Arrondissement of Ajaccio The arrondissement of Ajaccio is an arrondissement of France, located in the Corse-du-Sud department, in the territorial collectivity of Corsica... |
84,921 | 2,195 | 39 | 14 | 80 |
2A Corse-du-Sud Corse-du-Sud is a French département composed of the southern part of the island of Corsica.- History :The department was formed on 15 September 1975, when the Corse department was divided into Haute-Corse and Corse-du-Sud... |
Sartène Sartène Sartène , is a commune in the Corse-du-Sud department of France on the island of Corsica.Its history dates back to medieval times and granite buildings from the early 16th century still line some of the streets. One of the main incidents in the town's history was an attack by pirates from Algiers... |
Sartène Arrondissement of Sartène The arrondissement of Sartène is an arrondissement of France, located in the Corse-du-Sud department, in the territorial collectivity of Corsica... |
33,672 | 1,819 | 19 | 8 | 44 |
2B Haute-Corse Haute-Corse is a French department. It constitutes the northern part of the island of Corsica.- History :The department was formed on 15 September 1975, when the department of Corse was divided into Haute-Corse and Corse-du-Sud... |
Bastia Bastia Bastia is a commune in the Haute-Corse department of France located in the northeast of the island of Corsica at the base of Cap Corse. It is also the second-largest city in Corsica after Ajaccio and the capital of the department.... |
Bastia Arrondissement of Bastia The arrondissement of Bastia is an arrondissement of France, located in the Haute-Corse department, in the territorial collectivity of Corsica. It has 16 cantons and 94 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Bastia are:# Alto-di-Casaconi... |
92,640 | 1,382 | 67 | 16 | 94 |
2B Haute-Corse Haute-Corse is a French department. It constitutes the northern part of the island of Corsica.- History :The department was formed on 15 September 1975, when the department of Corse was divided into Haute-Corse and Corse-du-Sud... |
Calvi | Calvi Arrondissement of Calvi The arrondissement of Calvi is an arrondissement of France, located in the Haute-Corse department, in the territorial collectivity of Corsica. It has 4 cantons and 33 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Calvi are:# Belgodère# Calenzana... |
17,875 | 861 | 21 | 4 | 33 |
2B Haute-Corse Haute-Corse is a French department. It constitutes the northern part of the island of Corsica.- History :The department was formed on 15 September 1975, when the department of Corse was divided into Haute-Corse and Corse-du-Sud... |
Corte Corte Corte is a commune in the Haute-Corse department of France on the island of Corsica. It is the fourth-largest commune in Corsica .-Administration:Corte is a subprefecture of the Haute-Corse department.-History:... |
Corte Arrondissement of Corte The arrondissement of Corte is an arrondissement of France, located in the Haute-Corse department, in the territorial collectivity of Corsica. It has 10 cantons and 109 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Corte are:# Bustanico... |
31,088 | 2,423 | 13 | 10 | 109 |
21 Côte-d'Or Côte-d'Or is a department in the eastern part of France.- History :Côte-d'Or is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on 4 March 1790. It was formed from part of the former province of Burgundy.- Geography :... |
Beaune Beaune Beaune is the wine capital of Burgundy in the Cote d'Or department in eastern France. It is located between Paris and Geneva.Beaune is one of the key wine centers in France and the annual wine auction of the Hospices de Beaune is the primary wine auction in France... |
Beaune Arrondissement of Beaune The arrondissement of Beaune is an arrondissement of France, located in the Côte-d'Or département, in the Bourgogne région. It has 10 cantons and 194 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Beaune are:# Arnay-le-Duc# Beaune-Nord... |
92,131 | 2,118 | 43 | 10 | 194 |
21 Côte-d'Or Côte-d'Or is a department in the eastern part of France.- History :Côte-d'Or is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on 4 March 1790. It was formed from part of the former province of Burgundy.- Geography :... |
Dijon Dijon Dijon is a city in eastern France, the capital of the Côte-d'Or département and of the Burgundy region.Dijon is the historical capital of the region of Burgundy. Population : 151,576 within the city limits; 250,516 for the greater Dijon area.... |
Dijon Arrondissement of Dijon The arrondissement of Dijon is an arrondissement of France, located in the Côte-d'Or département, in the Bourgogne région. It has 21 cantons and 259 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Dijon are:# Auxonne# Chenôve... |
350,448 | 3,049 | 115 | 21 | 259 |
21 Côte-d'Or Côte-d'Or is a department in the eastern part of France.- History :Côte-d'Or is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on 4 March 1790. It was formed from part of the former province of Burgundy.- Geography :... |
Montbard Montbard Montbard is a commune and subprefecture of the Côte-d'Or department in the Bourgogne region in eastern France.Montbard is a small industrial town on the river Brenne. The Forges de Buffon, ironworks established by Buffon, are located in the nearby village of Buffon... |
Montbard Arrondissement of Montbard The arrondissement of Montbard is an arrondissement of France, located in the Côte-d'Or département, in the Bourgogne région. It has 12 cantons and 252 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Montbard are:# Aignay-le-Duc... |
64,176 | 3,596 | 18 | 12 | 254 |
22 Côtes-d'Armor Côtes-d'Armor is a department in the north of Brittany, in northwestern France.-History:Côtes-du-Nord was one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on 4 March 1790. It was created from part of the former province of Brittany. Its name was changed in 1990 to... |
Dinan Dinan Dinan is a walled Breton town and a commune in the Côtes-d'Armor department in northwestern France.-Geography:Its geographical setting is exceptional. Instead of nestling on the valley floor like Morlaix, most urban development has been on the hillside, overlooking the river Rance... |
Dinan Arrondissement of Dinan The arrondissement of Dinan is an arrondissement of France, located in the Côtes-d'Armor département, in the Brittany région. It has 12 cantons and 101 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Dinan are:# Broons# Caulnes# Collinée... |
112,076 | 1,755 | 64 | 12 | 101 |
22 Côtes-d'Armor Côtes-d'Armor is a department in the north of Brittany, in northwestern France.-History:Côtes-du-Nord was one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on 4 March 1790. It was created from part of the former province of Brittany. Its name was changed in 1990 to... |
Guingamp Guingamp Guingamp is a commune in the Côtes-d'Armor department in Brittany in northwestern France.-Population:Inhabitants of Guingamp are called guingampais.-Breton language:... |
Guingamp Arrondissement of Guingamp The arrondissement of Guingamp is an arrondissement of France, located in the Côtes-d'Armor département, in the Brittany région. It has twelve cantons and ninety communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Guingamp are:# Bégard... |
84,588 | 1,966 | 43 | 12 | 90 |
22 Côtes-d'Armor Côtes-d'Armor is a department in the north of Brittany, in northwestern France.-History:Côtes-du-Nord was one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on 4 March 1790. It was created from part of the former province of Brittany. Its name was changed in 1990 to... |
Lannion Lannion Lannion is a commune in the Côtes-d'Armor department in Brittany in northwestern France. It is a subpréfecture of Côtes-d'Armor, the capital of Trégor and the center of an urban area of almost 60,000 inhabitants.-Population:... |
Lannion Arrondissement of Lannion The arrondissement of Lannion is an arrondissement of France, located in the Côtes-d'Armor département, in the of Brittany région. It has seven cantons and sixty communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Lannion are:# Lannion... |
93,105 | 904 | 103 | 7 | 60 |
22 Côtes-d'Armor Côtes-d'Armor is a department in the north of Brittany, in northwestern France.-History:Côtes-du-Nord was one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on 4 March 1790. It was created from part of the former province of Brittany. Its name was changed in 1990 to... |
Saint-Brieuc Saint-Brieuc Saint-Brieuc is a commune in the Côtes-d'Armor department in Brittany in northwestern France.-History:Saint-Brieuc is named after a Welsh monk Brioc, who evangelized the region in the 6th century and established an oratory there... |
Saint-Brieuc Arrondissement of Saint-Brieuc The arrondissement of Saint-Brieuc is an arrondissement of France, located in the Côtes-d'Armor département, in the Brittany région. It has twenty-one cantons and 122 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Saint-Brieuc are:... |
252,604 | 2,252 | 112 | 21 | 122 |
23 Creuse Creuse is a department in central France named after the Creuse River.-History:Creuse is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on 4 March 1790. It was created from the former province of La Marche.... |
Aubusson Aubusson, Creuse Aubusson is a commune in the Creuse department in the Limousin region in central France.-Geography:... |
Aubusson Arrondissement of Aubusson The arrondissement of Aubusson is an arrondissement of France, located in the Creuse département, in the Limousin région. It has 12 cantons and 118 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Aubusson are:# Aubusson# Auzances... |
39,993 | 2,539 | 16 | 12 | 118 |
23 Creuse Creuse is a department in central France named after the Creuse River.-History:Creuse is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on 4 March 1790. It was created from the former province of La Marche.... |
Guéret Guéret Guéret is a commune and the prefecture of the Creuse department in the Limousin region in central France.-Geography:A light industrial town, the largest in the department, with a big woodland and a little farming not far from the town centre... |
Guéret Arrondissement of Guéret The arrondissement of Guéret is an arrondissement of France, located in the Creuse département in central France, in the Limousin région... |
84,477 | 3,027 | 28 | 15 | 142 |
24 Dordogne Dordogne is a départment in south-west France. The départment is located in the region of Aquitaine, between the Loire valley and the High Pyrénées named after the great river Dordogne that runs through it... |
Bergerac Bergerac, Dordogne Bergerac is a commune and a sub-prefecture of the Dordogne department in southwestern France.-Population:-Economy:The region is primarily known for wine and tobacco... |
Bergerac Arrondissement of Bergerac The arrondissement of Bergerac is an arrondissement of France, located in the Dordogne department, in the Aquitaine region. It has 14 cantons and 159 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Bergerac are:# Beaumont-du-Périgord... |
103,105 | 2,182 | 47 | 14 | 159 |
24 Dordogne Dordogne is a départment in south-west France. The départment is located in the region of Aquitaine, between the Loire valley and the High Pyrénées named after the great river Dordogne that runs through it... |
Nontron Nontron Nontron is a commune in the Dordogne department in Aquitaine in southwestern France.-History:According to the historian Ribault de Laugardière, the name Nontron derives from the Tyrian language, from Nata and Dun... |
Nontron Arrondissement of Nontron The arrondissement of Nontron is an arrondissement of France, located in the Dordogne department, in the Aquitaine region. It has 8 cantons and 80 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Nontron are:# Bussière-Badil# Champagnac-de-Belair... |
41,782 | 1,621 | 26 | 8 | 80 |
24 Dordogne Dordogne is a départment in south-west France. The départment is located in the region of Aquitaine, between the Loire valley and the High Pyrénées named after the great river Dordogne that runs through it... |
Périgueux Périgueux Périgueux is a commune in the Dordogne department in Aquitaine in southwestern France.Périgueux is the prefecture of the department and the capital of the region... |
Périgueux Arrondissement of Périgueux The arrondissement of Périgueux is an arrondissement of France, located in the Dordogne department, in the Aquitaine region. It has 18 cantons and 196 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Périgueux are:# Brantôme# Excideuil# Hautefort... |
173,821 | 3,337 | 52 | 18 | 196 |
24 Dordogne Dordogne is a départment in south-west France. The départment is located in the region of Aquitaine, between the Loire valley and the High Pyrénées named after the great river Dordogne that runs through it... |
Sarlat-la-Canéda Sarlat-la-Canéda Sarlat-la-Canéda , or simply Sarlat, is a commune in the Dordogne department in Aquitaine in southwestern France.Sarlat is one of the most attractive and alluring towns in southwestern France.-Geography:... |
Sarlat-la-Canéda Arrondissement of Sarlat-la-Canéda The arrondissement of Sarlat-la-Canéda is an arrondissement in France, located in the Dordogne department, in the Aquitaine region. It has 10 cantons and 122 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Sarlat-la-Canéda are:# Belvès# Le Bugue... |
69,585 | 1,921 | 36 | 10 | 122 |
25 | Besançon Besançon Besançon , is the capital and principal city of the Franche-Comté region in eastern France. It had a population of about 237,000 inhabitants in the metropolitan area in 2008... |
Besançon Arrondissement of Besançon The arrondissement of Besançon is an arrondissement of France, located in the Doubs département, in the Franche-Comté région. It has 17 cantons and 316 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Besançon are:# Amancey# Audeux... |
246,872 | 2,497 | 99 | 17 | 316 |
25 | Montbéliard Montbéliard Montbéliard is a city in the Doubs department in the Franche-Comté region in eastern France. It is one of the two subprefectures of the department.-History:... |
Montbéliard Arrondissement of Montbéliard The arrondissement of Montbéliard is an arrondissement of France, located in the Doubs département, in the Franche-Comté région. It has 13 cantons and 193 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Montbéliard are:# Audincourt... |
183,248 | 1,444 | 127 | 13 | 193 |
25 | Pontarlier Pontarlier Pontarlier is a commune and one of the two sub-prefectures of the Doubs department in the Franche-Comté region in eastern France.-History:... |
Pontarlier Arrondissement of Pontarlier The arrondissement of Pontarlier is an arrondissement of France, located in the Doubs département, in the Franche-Comté région. It has 5 cantons and 85 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Pontarlier are:# Levier# Montbenoît... |
68,942 | 1,293 | 53 | 5 | 85 |
26 Drôme Drôme , a department in southeastern France, takes its name from the Drôme River.-History:The French National Constituent Assembly set up Drôme as one of the original 83 departments of France on March 4, 1790, during the French Revolution... |
Die Die, Drôme Die is a commune, former episcopal see, and sub-prefecture of the Drôme department in southeastern France.Die is best known for the Clairette de Die, a sparkling wine. It was a county in the High Middle Ages.-Population:-External links:*... |
Die Arrondissement of Die The arrondissement of Die is an arrondissement of France, located in the Drôme département, in the Rhône-Alpes région. It has 9 cantons and 104 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Die are:# Bourdeaux# La Chapelle-en-Vercors... |
37,733 | 2,287 | 16 | 9 | 104 |
26 Drôme Drôme , a department in southeastern France, takes its name from the Drôme River.-History:The French National Constituent Assembly set up Drôme as one of the original 83 departments of France on March 4, 1790, during the French Revolution... |
Nyons Nyons Nyons is a commune in the Drôme department in southeastern France.-History:Nyons was settled in the 6th century BC as Nyrax by a Gallic tribe, probably the Segusiavi or the Sequani... |
Nyons Arrondissement of Nyons The arrondissement of Nyons is an arrondissement of France, located in the Drôme département, in the Rhône-Alpes région. It has 7 cantons and 101 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Nyons are:# Buis-les-Baronnies# Grignan... |
62,025 | 1,722 | 36 | 7 | 101 |
26 Drôme Drôme , a department in southeastern France, takes its name from the Drôme River.-History:The French National Constituent Assembly set up Drôme as one of the original 83 departments of France on March 4, 1790, during the French Revolution... |
Valence Valence, Drôme Valence is a commune in southeastern France, the capital of the Drôme department, situated on the left bank of the Rhône, south of Lyon on the railway to Marseilles.Its inhabitants are called Valentinois... |
Valence Arrondissement of Valence The arrondissement of Valence is an arrondissement of France, located in the Drôme département, in the Rhône-Alpes région. It has 20 cantons and 164 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Valence are:# Bourg-de-Péage... |
338,020 | 2,521 | 134 | 20 | 164 |
27 Eure Eure is a department in the north of France named after the river Eure.- History :Eure is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on 4 March 1790... |
Les Andelys Les Andelys Les Andelys is a commune in the Eure department in Haute-Normandie in northern France.-Geography:It lies on the Seine, about 35 km northeast of Évreux.The commune is divided into two parts, Grand-Andely and Petit-Andely.-Population:-Sights:... |
Les Andelys Arrondissement of Les Andelys The arrondissement of Les Andelys is an arrondissement of France, located in the Eure department, in the Haute-Normandie region. It has twelve cantons and 175 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Les Andelys are:# Les Andelys# Écos... |
135,740 | 1,419 | 96 | 10 | 156 |
27 Eure Eure is a department in the north of France named after the river Eure.- History :Eure is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on 4 March 1790... |
Bernay Bernay, Eure Bernay is a commune in the west of the Eure department about fifty km from Évreux in northern France. The city is in the Pays d'Ouche and the Lieuvin... |
Bernay Arrondissement of Bernay The arrondissement of Bernay is an arrondissement of France, located in the Eure département, in the Haute-Normandie région. It has 15 cantons and 239 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Bernay are:# Beaumesnil... |
131,050 | 2,060 | 64 | 15 | 239 |
27 Eure Eure is a department in the north of France named after the river Eure.- History :Eure is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on 4 March 1790... |
Évreux Évreux Évreux is a commune in the Eure department, of which it is the capital, in Haute Normandie in northern France.-History:In late Antiquity, the town, attested in the fourth century CE, was named Mediolanum Aulercorum, "the central town of the Aulerci", the Gallic tribe then inhabiting the area... |
Évreux Arrondissement of Évreux The arrondissement of Évreux is an arrondissement of France, located in the Eure département, in the Haute-Normandie région. It has 15 cantons.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Évreux are:# Breteuil# Conches-en-Ouche# Damville... |
274,264 | 2,561 | 107 | 18 | 280 |
28 Eure-et-Loir Eure-et-Loir is a French department, named after the Eure and Loir rivers.-History:Eure-et-Loir is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790 pursuant to the Act of December 22, 1789... |
Chartres Chartres Chartres is a commune and capital of the Eure-et-Loir department in northern France. It is located southwest of Paris.-Geography:Chartres is built on the left bank of the Eure River, on a hill crowned by its famous cathedral, the spires of which are a landmark in the surrounding country... |
Chartres Arrondissement of Chartres The arrondissement of Chartres is an arrondissement of France, located in the Eure-et-Loir département, in the Centre région. It has 11 cantons and 162 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Chartres are:# Auneau... |
194,340 | 2,130 | 91 | 11 | 162 |
28 Eure-et-Loir Eure-et-Loir is a French department, named after the Eure and Loir rivers.-History:Eure-et-Loir is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790 pursuant to the Act of December 22, 1789... |
Châteaudun Châteaudun Châteaudun is a commune in the Eure-et-Loir department in northern France. It is a sub-prefecture of Eure-et-Loir.-Geography:Châteaudun is located about 45 km northwest of Orléans, and about 50 km south-southwest of Chartres, on the river Loir, a tributary of the... |
Châteaudun Arrondissement of Châteaudun The arrondissement of Châteaudun is an arrondissement of France, located in the Eure-et-Loir département, in the Centre région. It has 5 cantons and 80 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Châteaudun are:# Bonneval# Brou... |
56,886 | 1,439 | 40 | 5 | 80 |
28 Eure-et-Loir Eure-et-Loir is a French department, named after the Eure and Loir rivers.-History:Eure-et-Loir is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790 pursuant to the Act of December 22, 1789... |
Dreux Dreux Dreux is a commune in the Eure-et-Loir department in northern France.-History:Dreux was known in ancient times as Durocassium, the capital of the Durocasses Celtic tribe. Despite the legend, its name was not related with Druids. The Romans established here a fortified camp known as Castrum... |
Dreux Arrondissement of Dreux The arrondissement of Dreux is an arrondissement of France, located in the Eure-et-Loir département, in the Centre région. It has 9 cantons and 109 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Dreux are:# Anet# Brezolles... |
120,298 | 1,501 | 80 | 9 | 109 |
28 Eure-et-Loir Eure-et-Loir is a French department, named after the Eure and Loir rivers.-History:Eure-et-Loir is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790 pursuant to the Act of December 22, 1789... |
Nogent-le-Rotrou Nogent-le-Rotrou Nogent-le-Rotrou is a commune in the Eure-et-Loir department in northern France.It is a sub-prefecture and is located on the Huisne River, 56 kilometres west of Chartres on the RN23 and 150 kilometres south west of Paris, to which it is linked by both rail and motorway... |
Nogent-le-Rotrou Arrondissement of Nogent-le-Rotrou The arrondissement of Nogent-le-Rotrou is an arrondissement of France, located in the Eure-et-Loir département, in the Centre région. It has 4 cantons and 52 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Nogent-le-Rotrou are:... |
36,141 | 811 | 45 | 4 | 52 |
29 Finistère Finistère is a département of France, in the extreme west of Brittany.-History:The name Finistère derives from the Latin Finis Terræ, meaning end of the earth, and may be compared with Land's End on the opposite side of the English Channel... |
Brest Brest, France Brest is a city in the Finistère department in Brittany in northwestern France. Located in a sheltered position not far from the western tip of the Breton peninsula, and the western extremity of metropolitan France, Brest is an important harbour and the second French military port after Toulon... |
Brest Arrondissement of Brest The arrondissement of Brest is an arrondissement of France, located in the Finistère département, in the Brittany region. It has twenty cantons and eighty communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Brest are:# Brest-Bellevue... |
353,541 | 1,408 | 251 | 20 | 80 |
29 Finistère Finistère is a département of France, in the extreme west of Brittany.-History:The name Finistère derives from the Latin Finis Terræ, meaning end of the earth, and may be compared with Land's End on the opposite side of the English Channel... |
Châteaulin Châteaulin Châteaulin is a commune in the Finistère department in the region of Brittany in north-western France. It is a sub-prefecture of the department.-Geography:... |
Châteaulin Arrondissement of Châteaulin The arrondissement of Châteaulin is an arrondissement of France, located in the Finistère department, in the Brittany region. It has seven cantons and 61 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Châteaulin are:# Carhaix-Plouguer# Châteaulin... |
81,534 | 1,804 | 45 | 7 | 61 |
29 Finistère Finistère is a département of France, in the extreme west of Brittany.-History:The name Finistère derives from the Latin Finis Terræ, meaning end of the earth, and may be compared with Land's End on the opposite side of the English Channel... |
Morlaix Morlaix Morlaix is a commune in the Finistère department of Brittany in northwestern France. It is a sub-prefecture of the department.-Leisure and tourism:... |
Morlaix Arrondissement of Morlaix The arrondissement of Morlaix is an arrondissement of France, located in the Finistère department, in the Brittany region. It has ten cantons and sixty communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Morlaix are:# Landivisiau# Lanmeur# Morlaix... |
121,331 | 1,319 | 92 | 10 | 60 |
29 Finistère Finistère is a département of France, in the extreme west of Brittany.-History:The name Finistère derives from the Latin Finis Terræ, meaning end of the earth, and may be compared with Land's End on the opposite side of the English Channel... |
Quimper | Quimper Arrondissement of Quimper The arrondissement of Quimper is an arrondissement of France, located in the Finistère department, in the Brittany region. It has 17 cantons and 82 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Quimper are:# Arzano# Bannalec# Briec# Concarneau... |
296,012 | 2,202 | 134 | 17 | 82 |
30 Gard Gard is a département located in southern France in the Languedoc-Roussillon region.The department is named after the River Gard, although the formerly Occitan name of the River Gard, Gardon, has been replacing the traditional French name in recent decades, even among French speakers.- History... |
Alès Alès Alès is a commune in the Gard department in the Languedoc-Roussillon region in southern France. It is one of the sub-prefectures of the department. It was formerly known as Alais.-Geography:... |
Alès Arrondissement of Alès The arrondissement of Alès is an arrondissement of France, located in the Gard department, in the Languedoc-Roussillon region. It has 12 cantons and 101 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Alès are:# Alès-Nord-Est# Alès-Ouest... |
133,761 | 1,322 | 101 | 12 | 101 |
30 Gard Gard is a département located in southern France in the Languedoc-Roussillon region.The department is named after the River Gard, although the formerly Occitan name of the River Gard, Gardon, has been replacing the traditional French name in recent decades, even among French speakers.- History... |
Nîmes Nîmes Nîmes is the capital of the Gard department in the Languedoc-Roussillon region in southern France. Nîmes has a rich history, dating back to the Roman Empire, and is a popular tourist destination.-History:... |
Nîmes Arrondissement of Nîmes The arrondissement of Nîmes is an arrondissement of France, located in the Gard department, in the Languedoc-Roussillon region. It has 24 cantons and 177 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Nîmes are:# Aigues-Mortes# Aramon... |
457,769 | 3,133 | 146 | 24 | 177 |
30 Gard Gard is a département located in southern France in the Languedoc-Roussillon region.The department is named after the River Gard, although the formerly Occitan name of the River Gard, Gardon, has been replacing the traditional French name in recent decades, even among French speakers.- History... |
Le Vigan Le Vigan Le Vigan is a commune in the Gard department in southern France. It is a sub-prefecture of the department.-Geography:Le Vigan is located at the south of the Massif Central and near the Mont Aigoual, in the Arre valley.-Population:-Economy:... |
Le Vigan Arrondissement of Le Vigan The arrondissement of Le Vigan is an arrondissement of France, located in the Gard department, in the Languedoc-Roussillon region. It has 10 cantons and 75 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Le Vigan are:# Alzon# Lasalle# Quissac... |
31,595 | 1,398 | 23 | 10 | 75 |
31 Haute-Garonne Haute-Garonne is a department in the southwest of France named after the Garonne river. Its main city is Toulouse.-History:Haute-Garonne is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790. It was created from part of the former province of Languedoc.The... |
Muret Muret Muret is a commune in the Haute-Garonne department in southwestern France.It is an outer suburb of the city of Toulouse, even though it does not belong to Greater Toulouse, which it has declined to join... |
Muret Arrondissement of Muret The arrondissement of Muret is an arrondissement of France, located in the Haute-Garonne département, in the Midi-Pyrénées région. It has 11 cantons and 126 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Muret are:# Auterive# Carbonne... |
154,872 | 1,639 | 94 | 11 | 126 |
31 Haute-Garonne Haute-Garonne is a department in the southwest of France named after the Garonne river. Its main city is Toulouse.-History:Haute-Garonne is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790. It was created from part of the former province of Languedoc.The... |
Saint-Gaudens | Saint-Gaudens Arrondissement of Saint-Gaudens The arrondissement of Saint-Gaudens is an arrondissement of France, located in the Haute-Garonne département, in the Midi-Pyrénées région... |
71,959 | 2,140 | 34 | 11 | 236 |
31 Haute-Garonne Haute-Garonne is a department in the southwest of France named after the Garonne river. Its main city is Toulouse.-History:Haute-Garonne is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790. It was created from part of the former province of Languedoc.The... |
Toulouse Toulouse Toulouse is a city in the Haute-Garonne department in southwestern FranceIt lies on the banks of the River Garonne, 590 km away from Paris and half-way between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea... |
Toulouse Arrondissement of Toulouse The arrondissement of Toulouse is an arrondissement of France, located in the Haute-Garonne département, in the Midi-Pyrénées région. It has 31 cantons and 226 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Toulouse are:# Blagnac# Cadours... |
819,507 | 2,531 | 324 | 31 | 226 |
32 Gers The Gers is a department in the Midi-Pyrénées region in the southwest of France named after the Gers River.Inhabitants are called les Gersois or Gersoises.-History:... |
Auch Auch Auch is a commune in southwestern France. Located in the region of Midi-Pyrénées, it is the capital of the Gers department. Auch is the historical capital of Gascony.-The Ausci:... |
Auch Arrondissement of Auch The arrondissement of Auch is an arrondissement of France, located in the Gers département, in the Midi-Pyrénées région. It has 12 cantons and 154 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Auch are:# Auch-Nord-Est# Auch-Nord-Ouest... |
73,410 | 2,134 | 34 | 12 | 154 |
32 Gers The Gers is a department in the Midi-Pyrénées region in the southwest of France named after the Gers River.Inhabitants are called les Gersois or Gersoises.-History:... |
Condom Condom, Gers Condom , also referred to as Condom-en-Armagnac, is a commune in southwestern France in the department of Gers, of which it is a subprefecture.-Way of St. James:... |
Condom Arrondissement of Condom The arrondissement of Condom is an arrondissement of France, located in the Gers département, in the Midi-Pyrénées région. It has 11 cantons and 159 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Condom are:# Cazaubon# Condom# Eauze... |
62,242 | 2,437 | 26 | 11 | 159 |
32 Gers The Gers is a department in the Midi-Pyrénées region in the southwest of France named after the Gers River.Inhabitants are called les Gersois or Gersoises.-History:... |
Mirande Mirande Mirande is a commune in the Gers department in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*... |
Mirande Arrondissement of Mirande The arrondissement of Mirande is an arrondissement of France, located in the Gers département, in the Midi-Pyrénées région. It has 8 cantons and 150 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Mirande are:# Aignan# Marciac# Masseube... |
36,683 | 1,686 | 22 | 8 | 150 |
33 Gironde For the Revolutionary party, see Girondists.Gironde is a common name for the Gironde estuary, where the mouths of the Garonne and Dordogne rivers merge, and for a department in the Aquitaine region situated in southwest France.-History:... |
Blaye Blaye Blaye is a commune and subprefecture in the Gironde department in Aquitaine in southwestern France.-Population:Its inhabitants are called Blayais or the Blayaises.-Geography:... |
Blaye Arrondissement of Blaye The arrondissement of Blaye is an arrondissement of France, located in the Gironde department, in the Aquitaine region. It has 4 cantons and 55 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Blaye are:# Blaye# Bourg# Saint-Ciers-sur-Gironde... |
54,136 | 696 | 78 | 4 | 55 |
33 Gironde For the Revolutionary party, see Girondists.Gironde is a common name for the Gironde estuary, where the mouths of the Garonne and Dordogne rivers merge, and for a department in the Aquitaine region situated in southwest France.-History:... |
Bordeaux Bordeaux Bordeaux is a port city on the Garonne River in the Gironde department in southwestern France.The Bordeaux-Arcachon-Libourne metropolitan area, has a population of 1,010,000 and constitutes the sixth-largest urban area in France. It is the capital of the Aquitaine region, as well as the prefecture... |
Bordeaux Arrondissement of Bordeaux The arrondissement of Bordeaux is an arrondissement of France, located in the Gironde department, in the Aquitaine region. It has 25 cantons and 82 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Bordeaux are:# Bègles# Blanquefort... |
979,262 | 4,397 | 223 | 33 | 157 |
33 Gironde For the Revolutionary party, see Girondists.Gironde is a common name for the Gironde estuary, where the mouths of the Garonne and Dordogne rivers merge, and for a department in the Aquitaine region situated in southwest France.-History:... |
Langon Langon, Gironde Langon is a commune in the Gironde department in Aquitaine in southwestern France.-Geography:Langon is in the southern part of the department southeast of Bordeaux on the left bank of the Garonne river... |
Langon Arrondissement of Langon The arrondissement of Langon is an arrondissement of France, located in the Gironde department, in the Aquitaine region. It has 13 cantons and 169 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Langon are:# Auros# Bazas# Captieux# Grignols... |
79,439 | 2,306 | 34 | 13 | 169 |
33 Gironde For the Revolutionary party, see Girondists.Gironde is a common name for the Gironde estuary, where the mouths of the Garonne and Dordogne rivers merge, and for a department in the Aquitaine region situated in southwest France.-History:... |
Lesparre-Médoc Lesparre-Médoc Lesparre-Médoc is a commune in the Gironde department in Aquitaine in southwestern France. It is a sub-prefecture of the department.-History:In the High Middle Ages it was the site of castle... |
Lesparre-Médoc Arrondissement of Lesparre-Médoc The arrondissement of Lesparre-Médoc is an arrondissement of France, located in the Gironde department, in the Aquitaine region. It has 5 cantons and 51 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Lesparre-Médoc are:# Castelnau-de-Médoc... |
42,854 | 1,318 | 33 | 4 | 32 |
33 Gironde For the Revolutionary party, see Girondists.Gironde is a common name for the Gironde estuary, where the mouths of the Garonne and Dordogne rivers merge, and for a department in the Aquitaine region situated in southwest France.-History:... |
Libourne Libourne Libourne is a commune in the Gironde department in Aquitaine in southwestern France. It is a sub-prefecture of the department.It is the wine-making capital of northern Gironde and lies near Saint-Émilion and Pomerol.-Geography:... |
Libourne Arrondissement of Libourne The arrondissement of Libourne is an arrondissement of France, located in the Gironde department, in the Aquitaine region. It has 9 cantons and 129 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Libourne are:# Branne# Castillon-la-Bataille... |
131,643 | 1,283 | 103 | 9 | 129 |
34 Hérault Hérault is a department in the south of France named after the Hérault river.-History:Hérault is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on 4 March 1790... |
Béziers Béziers Béziers is a town in Languedoc in southern France. It is a sub-prefecture of the Hérault department. Béziers hosts the famous Feria de Béziers, centred around bullfighting, every August. A million visitors are attracted to the five-day event... |
Béziers Arrondissement of Béziers The arrondissement of Béziers is an arrondissement of France, located in the Hérault département, in the Languedoc-Roussillon région. It has 19 cantons and 152 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Béziers are:# Agde# Bédarieux... |
255,669 | 2,987 | 86 | 19 | 152 |
34 Hérault Hérault is a department in the south of France named after the Hérault river.-History:Hérault is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on 4 March 1790... |
Lodève Lodève Lodève is a commune in the Hérault département in Languedoc-Roussillon in southern France. It is a sub-prefecture of the department.-Geography:... |
Lodève Arrondissement of Lodève The arrondissement of Lodève is an arrondissement of France, located in the Hérault département, in the Languedoc-Roussillon région. It has 8 cantons and 98 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Lodève are:# Aniane# Le Caylar... |
49,126 | 1,211 | 41 | 5 | 72 |
34 Hérault Hérault is a department in the south of France named after the Hérault river.-History:Hérault is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on 4 March 1790... |
Montpellier Montpellier -Neighbourhoods:Since 2001, Montpellier has been divided into seven official neighbourhoods, themselves divided into sub-neighbourhoods. Each of them possesses a neighbourhood council.... |
Montpellier Arrondissement of Montpellier The arrondissement of Montpellier is an arrondissement of France, located in the Hérault département, in the Languedoc-Roussillon région... |
591,646 | 1,904 | 311 | 25 | 119 |
35 Ille-et-Vilaine Ille-et-Vilaine is a department of France, located in the region of Brittany in the northwest of the country.- History :Ille-et-Vilaine is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790... |
Fougères Fougères Fougères is a commune and a sub-prefecture of the Ille-et-Vilaine department in Brittany, in north-western France.-Sights:Fougères' major monument is a medieval stronghold built atop a granite ledge, which was part of the ultimately unsuccessful defence system of the Duchy of Brittany against... |
Fougères Arrondissement of Fougères The arrondissement of Fougères-Vitré is an arrondissement of France, located in the Ille-et-Vilaine département, in the Brittany région... |
75,380 | 999 | 75 | 6 | 57 |
35 Ille-et-Vilaine Ille-et-Vilaine is a department of France, located in the region of Brittany in the northwest of the country.- History :Ille-et-Vilaine is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790... |
Redon Redon, Ille-et-Vilaine -Breton language:The municipality launched a linguistic plan through Ya d'ar brezhoneg on 10 October 2008.In 2008, 14.31% of the children attended bilingual schools in primary education.-Economy:* Cargill Texturising Systems - A pectin factory... |
Redon Arrondissement of Redon The arrondissement of Redon is an arrondissement of France, located in the Ille-et-Vilaine département, in the Brittany région. It has 7 cantons and 53 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Redon are:# Bain-de-Bretagne... |
81,106 | 1,335 | 61 | 7 | 53 |
35 Ille-et-Vilaine Ille-et-Vilaine is a department of France, located in the region of Brittany in the northwest of the country.- History :Ille-et-Vilaine is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790... |
Rennes Rennes Rennes is a city in the east of Brittany in northwestern France. Rennes is the capital of the region of Brittany, as well as the Ille-et-Vilaine department.-History:... |
Rennes Arrondissement of Rennes The arrondissement of Rennes is an arrondissement of France, located in the Ille-et-Vilaine department, in the Brittany region. It has 25 cantons and 121 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Rennes are:# Bécherel# Betton# Bruz... |
569,932 | 3,483 | 164 | 31 | 179 |
35 Ille-et-Vilaine Ille-et-Vilaine is a department of France, located in the region of Brittany in the northwest of the country.- History :Ille-et-Vilaine is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790... |
Saint-Malo Saint-Malo Saint-Malo is a walled port city in Brittany in northwestern France on the English Channel. It is a sub-prefecture of the Ille-et-Vilaine.-Demographics:The population can increase to up to 200,000 in the summer tourist season... |
Saint-Malo Arrondissement of Saint-Malo The arrondissement of Saint-Malo is an arrondissement of France, located in the Ille-et-Vilaine département, in the Brittany region. It has nine cantons and 63 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Saint-Malo are:# Cancale... |
141,115 | 958 | 147 | 9 | 63 |
36 Indre Indre is a department in the center of France named after the river Indre. The inhabitants of the department are called Indriens.-History:Indre is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790... |
Le Blanc Le Blanc Le Blanc is a commune and a sub-prefecture of the Indre department in central France.-Geography:Le Blanc is the main city of the Parc naturel régional de la Brenne, on the banks of the Creuse River.-Facilities:... |
Le Blanc Arrondissement of Le Blanc The arrondissement of Le Blanc is an arrondissement of France, located in the Indre département, in the Centre région. It has 6 cantons and 56 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Le Blanc are:# Bélâbre# Le Blanc... |
32,897 | 1,761 | 19 | 6 | 56 |
36 Indre Indre is a department in the center of France named after the river Indre. The inhabitants of the department are called Indriens.-History:Indre is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790... |
Châteauroux Châteauroux Châteauroux is the capital of the Indre department in central France and the second-largest town in the province of Berry, after Bourges. Its residents are called Castelroussines or Castelroussins.... |
Châteauroux Arrondissement of Châteauroux The arrondissement of Châteauroux is an arrondissement of France, located in the Indre département, in the Centre région. It has 11 cantons and 82 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Châteauroux are:# Ardentes... |
130,115 | 2,524 | 52 | 11 | 82 |
36 Indre Indre is a department in the center of France named after the river Indre. The inhabitants of the department are called Indriens.-History:Indre is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790... |
La Châtre La Châtre La Châtre is a commune in the Indre department in central France.-People:*It was the birth place of Henri de Latouche and Emile Acollas. André Boillot the auto racing driver crashed here in 1932 and died from his injuries.... |
La Châtre Arrondissement of La Châtre The arrondissement of La Châtre is an arrondissement of France, located in the Indre département, in the Centre région. It has 5 cantons and 58 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of La Châtre are:# Aigurande# La Châtre... |
33,275 | 1,323 | 25 | 5 | 58 |
36 Indre Indre is a department in the center of France named after the river Indre. The inhabitants of the department are called Indriens.-History:Indre is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790... |
Issoudun Issoudun Issoudun is a commune in the Indre department in central France. It is also referred to as Issoundun, which is the ancient name.-History:... |
Issoudun Arrondissement of Issoudun The arrondissement of Issoudun is an arrondissement of France, located in the Indre département, in the Centre région. It has 4 cantons and 51 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Issoudun are:# Issoudun-Nord# Issoudun-Sud... |
34,852 | 1,182 | 29 | 4 | 51 |
37 Indre-et-Loire Indre-et-Loire is a department in west-central France named after the Indre and the Loire rivers.-History:Indre-et-Loire is one of the original 83 départements created during the French Revolution on 4 March 1790... |
Chinon Chinon Chinon is a commune in the Indre-et-Loire department in central France well known for Château de Chinon.In the Middle Ages, Chinon developed especially during the reign of Henry II . The castle was rebuilt and extended, becoming one of his favorite residences... |
Chinon Arrondissement of Chinon The arrondissement of Chinon is an arrondissement of France, located in the Indre-et-Loire département, in the Centre région. It has 7 cantons and 87 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Chinon are:# Azay-le-Rideau# Bourgueil... |
80,579 | 1,694 | 48 | 7 | 87 |
37 Indre-et-Loire Indre-et-Loire is a department in west-central France named after the Indre and the Loire rivers.-History:Indre-et-Loire is one of the original 83 départements created during the French Revolution on 4 March 1790... |
Loches Loches Loches is a commune in the Indre-et-Loire department in central France.It is situated southeast of Tours by railway, on the left bank of the Indre River.-History:... |
Loches Arrondissement of Loches The arrondissement of Loches is an arrondissement of France, located in the Indre-et-Loire département, in the Centre région. It has 6 cantons and 67 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Loches are:# Descartes... |
48,773 | 1,803 | 27 | 6 | 67 |
37 Indre-et-Loire Indre-et-Loire is a department in west-central France named after the Indre and the Loire rivers.-History:Indre-et-Loire is one of the original 83 départements created during the French Revolution on 4 March 1790... |
Tours Tours Tours is a city in central France, the capital of the Indre-et-Loire department.It is located on the lower reaches of the river Loire, between Orléans and the Atlantic coast. Touraine, the region around Tours, is known for its wines, the alleged perfection of its local spoken French, and for the... |
Tours Arrondissement of Tours The arrondissement of Tours is an arrondissement of France, located in the Indre-et-Loire département, in the Centre région. It has 24 cantons and 123 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Tours are:# Amboise# Ballan-Miré# Bléré... |
424,651 | 2,629 | 162 | 24 | 123 |
38 Isère Isère is a department in the Rhône-Alpes region in the east of France named after the river Isère.- History :Isère is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790. It was created from part of the former province of Dauphiné... |
Grenoble Grenoble Grenoble is a city in southeastern France, at the foot of the French Alps where the river Drac joins the Isère. Located in the Rhône-Alpes region, Grenoble is the capital of the department of Isère... |
Grenoble Arrondissement of Grenoble The arrondissement of Grenoble is an arrondissement of France, located in the Isère department, in the Rhône-Alpes region. It has 39 cantons and 297 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Grenoble are:# Allevard# Le Bourg-d'Oisans... |
696,326 | 4,715 | 148 | 39 | 297 |
38 Isère Isère is a department in the Rhône-Alpes region in the east of France named after the river Isère.- History :Isère is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790. It was created from part of the former province of Dauphiné... |
La Tour-du-Pin La Tour-du-Pin La Tour-du-Pin is a commune in the Isère department in south-eastern France.-Geography:The Bourbre flows westward through the southern part of the commune and crosses the town.-References:*... |
La Tour-du-Pin Arrondissement of La Tour-du-Pin The arrondissement of La Tour-du-Pin is an arrondissement of France, located in the Isère department, in the Rhône-Alpes region. It has 11 cantons and 137 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of La Tour-du-Pin are:# Bourgoin-Jallieu-Nord... |
212,987 | 1,479 | 144 | 11 | 137 |
38 Isère Isère is a department in the Rhône-Alpes region in the east of France named after the river Isère.- History :Isère is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790. It was created from part of the former province of Dauphiné... |
Vienne Vienne, Isère Vienne is a commune in south-eastern France, located south of Lyon, on the Rhône River. It is the second largest city after Grenoble in the Isère department, of which it is a subprefecture. The city's population was of 29,400 as of the 2001 census.... |
Vienne Arrondissement of Vienne The arrondissement of Vienne is an arrondissement of France, located in the Isère department, in the Rhône-Alpes region. It has 8 cantons and 99 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Vienne are:# Beaurepaire# La Côte-Saint-André... |
184,693 | 1,237 | 149 | 8 | 99 |
39 | Dole Dole, Jura Dole is a commune in the Jura department in the Franche-Comté region in eastern France, of which it is a subprefecture .... |
Dole Arrondissement of Dole The arrondissement of Dole is an arrondissement of France, located in the Jura département, in the Franche-Comté région. It has 10 cantons and 130 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Dole are:# Chaumergy# Chaussin# Chemin... |
77,078 | 1,180 | 65 | 10 | 130 |
39 | Lons-le-Saunier Lons-le-Saunier Lons-le-Saunier is a commune and capital of the Jura department in eastern France.-Geography:The town is in the heart of the Revermont region, at the foot of the "premier plateau" of the Jura massif... |
Lons-le-Saunier Arrondissement of Lons-le-Saunier The arrondissement of Lons-le-Saunier is an arrondissement of France, located in the Jura département, in the Franche-Comté région. It has 19 cantons and 344 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Lons-le-Saunier are:# Arbois... |
122,373 | 2,817 | 43 | 19 | 344 |
39 | Saint-Claude Saint-Claude, Jura Saint-Claude is a commune in the Jura department in the Franche-Comté region in eastern France.The town was originally named Saint-Oyand after Saint Eugendus. However, when St... |
Saint-Claude Arrondissement of Saint-Claude The arrondissement of Saint-Claude is an arrondissement of France, located in the Jura département, in the Franche-Comté région. It has 5 cantons and 71 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Saint-Claude are:# Les Bouchoux... |
51,406 | 1,003 | 51 | 5 | 71 |
40 | Dax Dax, Landes Dax is a commune in Aquitaine in south-western France, sub-prefecture of the Landes department.It is particularly famous as a spa, specialising in mud treatment for rheumatism and similar ailments.... |
Dax Arrondissement of Dax The arrondissement of Dax is an arrondissement of France, located in the Landes département, in the Aquitaine région. It has 13 cantons and 153 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Dax are:# Canton of Amou# Canton of Castets... |
174,367 | 3,194 | 55 | 13 | 153 |
40 | Mont-de-Marsan Mont-de-Marsan Mont-de-Marsan is a commune and capital of the Landes department in Aquitaine in southwestern France.Mont-de-Marsan airbase « Constantin Rozanoff » is a major installation of the French Air Force. The base includes CEAM , an air defense radar command reporting centre, and an air defence control... |
Mont-de-Marsan Arrondissement of Mont-de-Marsan The arrondissement of Mont-de-Marsan is an arrondissement of France, located in the Landes département, in the Aquitaine région. It has 17 cantons and 178 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Mont-de-Marsan are:# Aire-sur-l'Adour... |
152,967 | 6,048 | 25 | 17 | 178 |
41 Loir-et-Cher Loir-et-Cher is a département in north-central France named after the rivers Loir and Cher.-History:Loir-et-Cher is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on 4 March 1790. It was created from parts of the former provinces of Orléanais and... |
Blois Blois Blois is the capital of Loir-et-Cher department in central France, situated on the banks of the lower river Loire between Orléans and Tours.-History:... |
Blois Arrondissement of Blois The arrondissement of Blois is an arrondissement of France, located in the Loir-et-Cher département, in the Centre région. It has 14 cantons and 136 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Blois are:# Blois 1st Canton... |
177,282 | 2,565 | 69 | 14 | 136 |
41 Loir-et-Cher Loir-et-Cher is a département in north-central France named after the rivers Loir and Cher.-History:Loir-et-Cher is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on 4 March 1790. It was created from parts of the former provinces of Orléanais and... |
Romorantin-Lanthenay Romorantin-Lanthenay Romorantin-Lanthenay is a commune in the Loir-et-Cher department of central France.-History:The current commune is the result of the merger, on 29 May 1961, of the former communes of Romorantin and Lanthenay.-Transportation:... |
Romorantin-Lanthenay Arrondissement of Romorantin-Lanthenay The arrondissement of Romorantin-Lanthenay is an arrondissement of France, located in the Loir-et-Cher département, in the Centre région... |
69,672 | 2,059 | 34 | 7 | 48 |
41 Loir-et-Cher Loir-et-Cher is a département in north-central France named after the rivers Loir and Cher.-History:Loir-et-Cher is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on 4 March 1790. It was created from parts of the former provinces of Orléanais and... |
Vendôme Vendôme Vendôme is a commune in the Centre region of France.-Administration:Vendôme is the capital of the arrondissement of Vendôme in the Loir-et-Cher department, of which it is a sub-prefecture. It has a tribunal of first instance.-Geography:... |
Vendôme Arrondissement of Vendôme The arrondissement of Vendôme is an arrondissement of France, located in the Loir-et-Cher département, in the Centre région. It has 9 cantons and 107 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Vendôme are:# Droué# Mondoubleau... |
68,014 | 1,719 | 40 | 9 | 107 |
42 Loire Loire is an administrative department in the east-central part of France occupying the River Loire's upper reaches.-History:Loire was created in 1793 when after just 3½ years the young Rhône-et-Loire department was split into two. This was a response to counter-Revolutionary activities in Lyon... |
Montbrison Montbrison, Loire Montbrison is a commune in the Loire department in central France.The commune gives its name to the popular blue cheese Fourme de Montbrison which has been made in the region for centuries.-History:... |
Montbrison Arrondissement of Montbrison The arrondissement of Montbrison is located in the Loire department and Rhône-Alpes region of France. It is composed of 10 cantons and 138 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Montbrison ae:# Boën# Chazelles-sur-Lyon# Feurs# Montbrison... |
160,289 | 1,959 | 82 | 10 | 138 |
42 Loire Loire is an administrative department in the east-central part of France occupying the River Loire's upper reaches.-History:Loire was created in 1793 when after just 3½ years the young Rhône-et-Loire department was split into two. This was a response to counter-Revolutionary activities in Lyon... |
Roanne Roanne Roanne is a commune in the Loire department in central France.It is located northwest of Lyon on the Loire River.-Economy:... |
Roanne Arrondissement of Roanne The arrondissement of Roanne is located in the Loire department and Rhône-Alpes region of France. It is composed of 11 cantons and 115 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Roanne are:# Belmont-de-la-Loire# Charlieu# La Pacaudière... |
152,659 | 1,780 | 86 | 11 | 115 |
42 Loire Loire is an administrative department in the east-central part of France occupying the River Loire's upper reaches.-History:Loire was created in 1793 when after just 3½ years the young Rhône-et-Loire department was split into two. This was a response to counter-Revolutionary activities in Lyon... |
Saint-Étienne Saint-Étienne Saint-Étienne is a city in eastern central France. It is located in the Massif Central, southwest of Lyon in the Rhône-Alpes region, along the trunk road that connects Toulouse with Lyon... |
Saint-Étienne Arrondissement of Saint-Étienne The arrondissement of Saint-Étienne is located in the Loire department and Rhône-Alpes region of France. It is composed of 19 cantons and 74 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Saint-Étienne are:# Bourg-Argental# Firminy... |
415,576 | 1,041 | 399 | 19 | 74 |
43 Haute-Loire Haute-Loire is a department in south-central France named after the Loire River.-History:Haute-Loire is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on 4 March 1790... |
Brioude Brioude Brioude is a commune in the Haute-Loire department in the Auvergne region in south-central France. It lies on the banks of the River Allier, a tributary of the Loire.-History:... |
Brioude Arrondissement of Brioude The arrondissement of Brioude is an arrondissement of France, located in the Haute-Loire département, in the Auvergne région. It has 9 cantons and 100 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Brioude are:# Auzon# Blesle... |
41,095 | 1,529 | 27 | 9 | 100 |
43 Haute-Loire Haute-Loire is a department in south-central France named after the Loire River.-History:Haute-Loire is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on 4 March 1790... |
Le Puy-en-Velay Le Puy-en-Velay Le Puy-en-Velay is a commune in the Haute-Loire department in south-central France.Its inhabitants are called Ponots.-History:Le Puy-en-Velay was a major bishopric in medieval France, founded early, though its early history is legendary... |
Le Puy-en-Velay Arrondissement of Le Puy-en-Velay The arrondissement of Le Puy-en-Velay is an arrondissement of France, located in the Haute-Loire département, in the Auvergne région. It has 16 cantons and 102 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Le Puy-en-Velay are:# Allègre... |
96,254 | 2,288 | 42 | 17 | 116 |
43 Haute-Loire Haute-Loire is a department in south-central France named after the Loire River.-History:Haute-Loire is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on 4 March 1790... |
Yssingeaux Yssingeaux Yssingeaux is a commune in the Haute-Loire department in south-central France.... |
Yssingeaux Arrondissement of Yssingeaux The arrondissement of Yssingeaux is an arrondissement of France, located in the Haute-Loire département, in the Auvergne région. It has 9 cantons and 44 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Yssingeaux are:# Aurec-sur-Loire... |
71,764 | 1,160 | 62 | 9 | 44 |
44 Loire-Atlantique Loire-Atlantique is a department on the west coast of France named after the Loire River and the Atlantic Ocean.-History:... |
Ancenis Ancenis Ancenis is a commune in the Loire-Atlantique department in western France. It is a sub-prefecture of the department.Now, in Région Pays de la Loire, it played a great historical role as a key location on the road to Nantes , the historical capital of Brittany... |
Ancenis Arrondissement of Ancenis The arrondissement of Ancenis is an arrondissement of France, located in the Loire-Atlantique département, in the Pays de la Loire région... |
48,720 | 791 | 62 | 5 | 29 |
44 Loire-Atlantique Loire-Atlantique is a department on the west coast of France named after the Loire River and the Atlantic Ocean.-History:... |
Châteaubriant Châteaubriant -Coat of arms:Two coats of arms are attributed :*First Pale: Blue, three gold fleurs de lys, Pales split in two by a shortened staff with a red hache.... |
Châteaubriant Arrondissement of Châteaubriant The arrondissement of Châteaubriant is an arrondissement of France, located in the Loire-Atlantique département, in the Pays de la Loire région... |
102,392 | 2,148 | 48 | 10 | 53 |
44 Loire-Atlantique Loire-Atlantique is a department on the west coast of France named after the Loire River and the Atlantic Ocean.-History:... |
Nantes Nantes Nantes is a city in western France, located on the Loire River, from the Atlantic coast. The city is the 6th largest in France, while its metropolitan area ranks 8th with over 800,000 inhabitants.... |
Nantes Arrondissement of Nantes The arrondissement of Nantes is an arrondissement of France, located in the Loire-Atlantique département, in the Pays de la Loire région... |
715,358 | 2,118 | 338 | 29 | 82 |
44 Loire-Atlantique Loire-Atlantique is a department on the west coast of France named after the Loire River and the Atlantic Ocean.-History:... |
Saint-Nazaire Saint-Nazaire Saint-Nazaire , is a commune in the Loire-Atlantique department in western France.The town has a major harbour, on the right bank of the Loire River estuary, near the Atlantic Ocean. The town is at the south of the second-largest swamp in France, called "la Brière"... |
Saint-Nazaire Arrondissement of Saint-Nazaire The arrondissement of Saint-Nazaire is an arrondissement of France, located in the Loire-Atlantique département, in the Pays de la Loire région... |
267,796 | 1,758 | 152 | 15 | 57 |
45 Loiret Loiret is a department in north-central FranceThe department is named after the river Loiret, a tributary of the Loire. The Loiret is located wholly within the department.- History :... |
Montargis Montargis Montargis is a commune in the Loiret department in north-central France. The town is located about south of Paris and east of Orléans in the Gâtinais.... |
Montargis Arrondissement of Montargis The arrondissement of Montargis is an arrondissement of France, located in the Loiret département, in the Centre région. It has 12 cantons and 126 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Montargis are:# Amilly# Bellegarde# Briare... |
158,426 | 2,631 | 60 | 12 | 126 |
45 Loiret Loiret is a department in north-central FranceThe department is named after the river Loiret, a tributary of the Loire. The Loiret is located wholly within the department.- History :... |
Orléans Orléans -Prehistory and Roman:Cenabum was a Gallic stronghold, one of the principal towns of the Carnutes tribe where the Druids held their annual assembly. It was conquered and destroyed by Julius Caesar in 52 BC, then rebuilt under the Roman Empire... |
Orléans Arrondissement of Orléans The arrondissement of Orléans is an arrondissement of France, located in the Loiret département, in the Centre région. It has 24 cantons and 122 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Orléans are:# Artenay# Beaugency... |
402,580 | 2,946 | 137 | 24 | 122 |
45 Loiret Loiret is a department in north-central FranceThe department is named after the river Loiret, a tributary of the Loire. The Loiret is located wholly within the department.- History :... |
Pithiviers Pithiviers Pithiviers is a commune in the Loiret department in north-central France. It is twinned with Ashby-de-la-Zouch in Leicestershire, England.... |
Pithiviers Arrondissement of Pithiviers The arrondissement of Pithiviers is an arrondissement of France, located in the Loiret département, in the Centre région. It has 5 cantons and 86 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Pithiviers are:# Beaune-la-Rolande... |
57,120 | 1,198 | 48 | 5 | 86 |
46 | Cahors Cahors Cahors is the capital of the Lot department in south-western France.Its site is dramatic being contained on three sides within an udder shaped twist in the river Lot known as a 'presqu'île' or peninsula... |
Cahors Arrondissement of Cahors The arrondissement of Cahors is an arrondissement of France, located in the Lot département, in the Midi-Pyrénées région. It has 13 cantons and 135 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Cahors are:# Cahors-Nord-Est... |
69,887 | 2,179 | 32 | 13 | 135 |
46 | Figeac Figeac Figeac is a commune in the Lot department in south-western France.Figeac is a sub-prefecture of the department.-History:Figeac is on the via Podiensis, a major hiking medieval pilgrimage trail which is part of the Way of St. James... |
Figeac Arrondissement of Figeac The arrondissement of Figeac is an arrondissement of France, located in the Lot département, in the Midi-Pyrénées région. It has 9 cantons and 120 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Figeac are:# Bretenoux# Cajarc# Figeac-Est... |
50,095 | 1,550 | 32 | 9 | 120 |
46 | Gourdon Gourdon, Lot Gourdon is a commune in the Lot department in south-western France.The small town, Gourdon, close to Rocamadour, is situated in the south west region of France. Gourdon has a rich prehistoric past, and a high concentration of prehistoric sites... |
Gourdon Arrondissement of Gourdon The arrondissement of Gourdon is an arrondissement of France, located in the Lot département, in the Midi-Pyrénées région. It has 9 cantons and 85 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Gourdon are:# Gourdon# Gramat... |
40,215 | 1,487 | 27 | 9 | 85 |
47 Lot-et-Garonne Lot-et-Garonne is a department in the southwest of France named after the Lot and Garonne rivers.-History:Lot-et-Garonne is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790... |
Agen Agen Agen is a commune in the Lot-et-Garonne department in Aquitaine in south-western France. It lies on the river Garonne southeast of Bordeaux. It is the capital of the department.-Economy:The town has a higher level of unemployment than the national average... |
Agen Arrondissement of Agen The arrondissement of Agen is an arrondissement of France, located in the Lot-et-Garonne département, in the Aquitaine région. It has 12 cantons and 71 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Agen are:# Agen-Centre# Agen-Nord... |
105,380 | 1,013 | 104 | 12 | 71 |
47 Lot-et-Garonne Lot-et-Garonne is a department in the southwest of France named after the Lot and Garonne rivers.-History:Lot-et-Garonne is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790... |
Marmande Marmande Marmande is a commune in the Lot-et-Garonne département in south-western France.-Geography:Marmande is located 35 km north-west of Agen, on the southern railway from Bordeaux to Sète. The town is situated at the confluence of the Trec with the Garonne on the right bank of the latter river, which... |
Marmande Arrondissement of Marmande The arrondissement of Marmande is an arrondissement of France, located in the Lot-et-Garonne département, in the Aquitaine région. It has 10 cantons and 98 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Marmande are:# Bouglon... |
76,169 | 1,388 | 55 | 10 | 98 |
47 Lot-et-Garonne Lot-et-Garonne is a department in the southwest of France named after the Lot and Garonne rivers.-History:Lot-et-Garonne is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790... |
Nérac Nérac Nérac is a commune in the Lot-et-Garonne department in south-western France.-External links:*... |
Nérac Arrondissement of Nérac The arrondissement of Nérac is an arrondissement of France, located in the Lot-et-Garonne département, in the Aquitaine région. It has 7 cantons and 58 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Nérac are:# Casteljaloux# Damazan... |
36,981 | 1,400 | 26 | 7 | 58 |
47 Lot-et-Garonne Lot-et-Garonne is a department in the southwest of France named after the Lot and Garonne rivers.-History:Lot-et-Garonne is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790... |
Villeneuve-sur-Lot Villeneuve-sur-Lot Villeneuve-sur-Lot is a town and commune in the Lot-et-Garonne department in south-western France. The commune was formerly named Villeneuve-d'Agen.... |
Villeneuve-sur-Lot Arrondissement of Villeneuve-sur-Lot The arrondissement of Villeneuve-sur-Lot is an arrondissement of France, located in the Lot-et-Garonne département, in the Aquitaine région... |
86,850 | 1,560 | 56 | 11 | 92 |
48 Lozère Lozère , is a department in southeast France near the Massif Central, named after Mont Lozère.- History :Lozère is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790... |
Florac Florac Florac is a commune of the Lozère department in southern France.-Twin towns:Florac is twinned with:* L'Anse-Saint-Jean, Quebec, Canada since 1984* Arbucies, Catalonia, Spain since 1987-References:* -External links:... |
Florac Arrondissement of Florac The arrondissement of Florac is an arrondissement of France, located in the Lozère département, in the Languedoc-Roussillon région. It has 7 cantons and 50 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Florac are:# Barre-des-Cévennes... |
12,524 | 1,687 | 7 | 7 | 50 |
48 Lozère Lozère , is a department in southeast France near the Massif Central, named after Mont Lozère.- History :Lozère is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790... |
Mende Mende, Lozère Mende is a commune of France in the Lozère department of which it is the capital.It is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Mende.-Sights:* Mende Cathedral -External links:* * ,... |
Mende Arrondissement of Mende The arrondissement of Mende is an arrondissement of France, located in the Lozère département, in the Languedoc-Roussillon région. It has 18 cantons and 135 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Mende are:# Aumont-Aubrac... |
60,985 | 3,479 | 18 | 18 | 135 |
49 Maine-et-Loire Maine-et-Loire is a department in west-central France, in the Pays de la Loire region.- History :Maine-et-Loire is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790. Originally it was called Mayenne-et-Loire, but its name was changed to Maine-et-Loire in 1791.... |
Angers Angers Angers is the main city in the Maine-et-Loire department in western France about south-west of Paris. Angers is located in the French region known by its pre-revolutionary, provincial name, Anjou, and its inhabitants are called Angevins.... |
Angers Arrondissement of Angers The arrondissement of Angers is an arrondissement of France, located in the Maine-et-Loire département, in the Pays de la Loire région... |
367,131 | 2,127 | 173 | 17 | 112 |
49 Maine-et-Loire Maine-et-Loire is a department in west-central France, in the Pays de la Loire region.- History :Maine-et-Loire is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790. Originally it was called Mayenne-et-Loire, but its name was changed to Maine-et-Loire in 1791.... |
Cholet Cholet Cholet is a commune of western France in the Maine-et-Loire department. It was the capital of military Vendée.-Geography:Cholet stands on an eminence on the right bank of the Moine, which used to be crossed by a bridge from the fifteenth century... |
Cholet Arrondissement of Cholet The arrondissement of Cholet is an arrondissement of France, located in the Maine-et-Loire département, in the Pays de la Loire région... |
183,478 | 1,646 | 111 | 9 | 78 |
49 Maine-et-Loire Maine-et-Loire is a department in west-central France, in the Pays de la Loire region.- History :Maine-et-Loire is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790. Originally it was called Mayenne-et-Loire, but its name was changed to Maine-et-Loire in 1791.... |
Saumur Saumur Saumur is a commune in the Maine-et-Loire department in western France.The historic town is located between the Loire and Thouet rivers, and is surrounded by the vineyards of Saumur itself, Chinon, Bourgueil, Coteaux du Layon, etc... |
Saumur Arrondissement of Saumur The arrondissement of Saumur is an arrondissement of France, located in the Maine-et-Loire département, in the Pays de la Loire région... |
129,222 | 2,229 | 58 | 10 | 112 |
49 Maine-et-Loire Maine-et-Loire is a department in west-central France, in the Pays de la Loire region.- History :Maine-et-Loire is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790. Originally it was called Mayenne-et-Loire, but its name was changed to Maine-et-Loire in 1791.... |
Segré Segré Segré is a commune in the Maine-et-Loire department in western France.-Geography:The town of Segré is the most southern part of the commune, where the Verzée flows into the Oudon River.-External links:*... |
Segré Arrondissement of Segré The arrondissement of Segré is an arrondissement of France, located in the Maine-et-Loire département, in the Pays de la Loire région. It has 5 cantons and 61 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Segré are:# Candé... |
53,111 | 1,164 | 46 | 5 | 61 |
50 Manche Manche is a French department in Normandy named after La Manche , which is the French name for the English Channel.- History :Manche is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790... |
Avranches Avranches Avranches is a commune in the Manche department in the Basse-Normandie region in north-western France. It is a sub-prefecture of the department. The inhabitants are called Avranchinais.-History:... |
Avranches Arrondissement of Avranches The arrondissement of Avranches is an arrondissement of France, located in the Manche département, in the Basse-Normandie région. It has 16 cantons and 160 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Avranches are:# Avranches# Barenton... |
117,431 | 1,762 | 67 | 16 | 160 |
50 Manche Manche is a French department in Normandy named after La Manche , which is the French name for the English Channel.- History :Manche is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790... |
Cherbourg-Octeville Cherbourg-Octeville -Main sights:* La Glacerie has a race track.* The Cité de la Mer is a large museum devoted to scientific and historical aspects of maritime subjects.* Cherbourg Basilica* Jardin botanique de la Roche Fauconnière, a private botanical garden.* Le Trident theatre... |
Cherbourg | 190,973 | 1,639 | 116 | 15 | 189 |
50 Manche Manche is a French department in Normandy named after La Manche , which is the French name for the English Channel.- History :Manche is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790... |
Coutances Coutances Coutances is a commune in the Manche department in Normandy in north-western France.-History:Capital of the Unelli, a Gaulish tribe, the town took the name of Constantia in 298 during the reign of Roman emperor Constantius Chlorus... |
Coutances Arrondissement of Coutances The arrondissement of Coutances is an arrondissement of France, located in the Manche département, in the Basse-Normandie région. It has 10 cantons and 130 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Coutances are:# Bréhal... |
76,861 | 1,301 | 59 | 10 | 130 |
50 Manche Manche is a French department in Normandy named after La Manche , which is the French name for the English Channel.- History :Manche is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790... |
Saint-Lô Saint-Lô Saint-Lô is a commune in north-western France, the capital of the Manche department in Normandy.-History:Originally called Briovère , the town is built on and around ramparts. Originally it was a Gaul fortified settlement... |
Saint-Lô Arrondissement of Saint-Lô The arrondissement of Saint-Lô is an arrondissement of France, located in the Manche département, in the Basse-Normandie région. It has 11 cantons and 123 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Saint-Lô are:# Canisy# Carentan... |
96,206 | 1,235 | 78 | 11 | 123 |
51 Marne Marne is a department in north-eastern France named after the river Marne which flows through the department. The prefecture of Marne is Châlons-en-Champagne... |
Châlons-en-Champagne Châlons-en-Champagne Châlons-en-Champagne is a city in France. It is the capital of both the department of Marne and the region of Champagne-Ardenne, despite being only a quarter the size of the city of Reims.... |
Châlons-en-Champagne Arrondissement of Châlons-en-Champagne The arrondissement of Châlons-en-Champagne is an arrondissement of France, located in the Marne département, in the Champagne-Ardenne région... |
100,112 | 1,778 | 56 | 8 | 100 |
51 Marne Marne is a department in north-eastern France named after the river Marne which flows through the department. The prefecture of Marne is Châlons-en-Champagne... |
Épernay Épernay Épernay is a commune in the Marne department in northern France. Épernay is located some 130 km north-east of Paris on the main line of the Eastern railway to Strasbourg... |
Épernay Arrondissement of Épernay The arrondissement of Épernay is an arrondissement of France, located in the Marne département, in the Champagne-Ardenne région. It has 11 cantons and 184 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Épernay are:# Anglure# Avize... |
91,471 | 2,156 | 42 | 10 | 164 |
51 Marne Marne is a department in north-eastern France named after the river Marne which flows through the department. The prefecture of Marne is Châlons-en-Champagne... |
Reims Reims Reims , a city in the Champagne-Ardenne region of France, lies east-northeast of Paris. Founded by the Gauls, it became a major city during the period of the Roman Empire.... |
Reims Arrondissement of Reims The arrondissement of Reims is an arrondissement of France, located in the Marne département, in the Champagne-Ardenne région. It has 16 cantons and 156 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Reims are:# Beine-Nauroy# Bourgogne... |
310,289 | 1,702 | 182 | 17 | 175 |
51 Marne Marne is a department in north-eastern France named after the river Marne which flows through the department. The prefecture of Marne is Châlons-en-Champagne... |
Sainte-Menehould Sainte-Menehould Sainte-Menehould is a commune in the Marne department in north-eastern France.The town and its several restaurants pride themselves on serving a local specialty called pied de cochon or pig's trotters.... |
Sainte-Menehould Arrondissement of Sainte-Menehould The arrondissement of Sainte-Menehould is an arrondissement of France, located in the Marne département, in the Champagne-Ardenne région... |
14,313 | 1,021 | 14 | 3 | 67 |
51 Marne Marne is a department in north-eastern France named after the river Marne which flows through the department. The prefecture of Marne is Châlons-en-Champagne... |
Vitry-le-François Vitry-le-François Vitry-le-François is a commune in the Marne department in north-eastern France. It is located on the Marne River and is the western terminus of the Marne-Rhine Canal.- History :In 1142, Louis VII invaded Champagne and seized Vitry-le-François... |
Vitry-le-François Arrondissement of Vitry-le-François The arrondissement of Vitry-le-François is an arrondissement of France, located in the Marne département, in the Champagne-Ardenne région... |
49,044 | 1,504 | 33 | 6 | 113 |
52 Haute-Marne Haute-Marne is a department in the northeast of France named after the Marne River.-History:Haute-Marne is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790... |
Chaumont Chaumont, Haute-Marne Chaumont is a commune of France, and the capital of the Haute-Marne department. , it has a of 24,039.The city stands on the Marne River and is situated on the railway linking Paris and Basel, which runs over a 52 m tall and 600 m long viaduct built in 1856.- History :Historically the... |
Chaumont Arrondissement of Chaumont The arrondissement of Chaumont is an arrondissement of France, located in the Haute-Marne département, in the Champagne-Ardenne région... |
69,223 | 2,476 | 28 | 11 | 160 |
52 Haute-Marne Haute-Marne is a department in the northeast of France named after the Marne River.-History:Haute-Marne is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790... |
Langres Langres Langres is a commune in north-eastern France. It is a subprefecture of the Haute-Marne département in the Champagne-Ardenne region.-History:As the capital of the Romanized Gallic tribe the Lingones, it was called Andematunnum, then Lingones, and now Langres.The town is built on a limestone... |
Langres Arrondissement of Langres The arrondissement of Langres is an arrondissement of France, located in the Haute-Marne département, in the Champagne-Ardenne région. It has 10 cantons and 158 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Langres are:# Auberive... |
46,842 | 2,163 | 22 | 10 | 158 |
52 Haute-Marne Haute-Marne is a department in the northeast of France named after the Marne River.-History:Haute-Marne is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790... |
Saint-Dizier Saint-Dizier Saint-Dizier is a commune in the Haute-Marne department in north-eastern France.It has a population of 31,000 and is a subprefecture of the department... |
Saint-Dizier Arrondissement of Saint-Dizier The arrondissement of Saint-Dizier is an arrondissement of France, located in the Haute-Marne département, in the Champagne-Ardenne région... |
78,808 | 1,571 | 50 | 11 | 114 |
53 Mayenne Mayenne is a department in northwest France named after the Mayenne River.-History:Mayenne is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790. The northern two thirds correspond to the western part of the former province of Maine... |
Château-Gontier Château-Gontier Château-Gontier is a commune in the Mayenne department in north-western France.It is about south of Laval, the préfecture of the department of Mayenne. Château-Gontier is home to the Refuge de l'Arche, a refuge for abandoned or mistreated animals.-People:... |
Château-Gontier Arrondissement of Château-Gontier The arrondissement of Château-Gontier is an arrondissement of France, located in the Mayenne département, in the Pays de la Loire région... |
58,152 | 1,270 | 46 | 7 | 71 |
53 Mayenne Mayenne is a department in northwest France named after the Mayenne River.-History:Mayenne is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790. The northern two thirds correspond to the western part of the former province of Maine... |
Laval Laval, Mayenne Laval is a commune in the Mayenne department in north-western France.It lies on the threshold of Brittany and on the border between Normandy and Anjou. Its citizens are called Lavallois.-Geography:... |
Laval Arrondissement of Laval The arrondissement of Laval is an arrondissement of France, located in the Mayenne département, in the Pays de la Loire région. It has 13 cantons and 88 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Laval are:# Argentré# Chailland... |
140,207 | 1,812 | 77 | 13 | 88 |
53 Mayenne Mayenne is a department in northwest France named after the Mayenne River.-History:Mayenne is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790. The northern two thirds correspond to the western part of the former province of Maine... |
Mayenne Mayenne, Mayenne Mayenne is a commune in the Mayenne department in north-western France. It is a sub-prefecture of the department. It is situated on the river Mayenne.-History:In medieval times, the town was the seat of the Lords of Mayenne... |
Mayenne Arrondissement of Mayenne The arrondissement of Mayenne is an arrondissement of France, located in the Mayenne département, in the Pays de la Loire région. It has 12 cantons and 102 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Mayenne are:# Ambrières-les-Vallées... |
86,979 | 2,094 | 42 | 12 | 102 |
54 Meurthe-et-Moselle Meurthe-et-Moselle is a department in the Lorraine region of France, named after the Meurthe and Moselle rivers.- History :Meurthe-et-Moselle was created in 1871 at the end of the Franco-Prussian War from the parts of the former departments of Moselle and Meurthe which remained French... |
Briey Briey Briey is a commune in the Meurthe-et-Moselle department in north-eastern France.It is located above and in a steep section of the valley of the little River Woigot, some thirty kilometres to the west of the autoroute that connects Metz with Luxembourg... |
Briey Arrondissement of Briey The arrondissement of Briey is an arrondissement of France, located in the Meurthe-et-Moselle département, in the Lorraine région. It has 10 cantons and 130 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Briey are:# Audun-le-Roman# Briey... |
157,050 | 1,143 | 137 | 10 | 130 |
54 Meurthe-et-Moselle Meurthe-et-Moselle is a department in the Lorraine region of France, named after the Meurthe and Moselle rivers.- History :Meurthe-et-Moselle was created in 1871 at the end of the Franco-Prussian War from the parts of the former departments of Moselle and Meurthe which remained French... |
Lunéville Lunéville Lunéville is a commune in the Meurthe-et-Moselle department in France.It is a sub-prefecture of the department and lies on the Meurthe River.-History:... |
Lunéville Arrondissement of Lunéville The arrondissement of Lunéville is an arrondissement of France, located in the Meurthe-et-Moselle département, in the Lorraine région. It has 9 cantons and 164 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Lunéville are:# Arracourt... |
76,782 | 1,451 | 53 | 9 | 164 |
54 Meurthe-et-Moselle Meurthe-et-Moselle is a department in the Lorraine region of France, named after the Meurthe and Moselle rivers.- History :Meurthe-et-Moselle was created in 1871 at the end of the Franco-Prussian War from the parts of the former departments of Moselle and Meurthe which remained French... |
Nancy | Nancy Arrondissement of Nancy The arrondissement of Nancy is an arrondissement of France, located in the Meurthe-et-Moselle département, in the Lorraine région. It has 20 cantons and 188 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Nancy are:# Dieulouard# Haroué... |
415,106 | 1,509 | 275 | 20 | 188 |
54 Meurthe-et-Moselle Meurthe-et-Moselle is a department in the Lorraine region of France, named after the Meurthe and Moselle rivers.- History :Meurthe-et-Moselle was created in 1871 at the end of the Franco-Prussian War from the parts of the former departments of Moselle and Meurthe which remained French... |
Toul Toul Toul is a commune in the Meurthe-et-Moselle department in north-eastern France.It is a sub-prefecture of the department.-Geography:Toul is located between Commercy and Nancy, and situated between the Moselle River and the Canal de la Marne au Rhin.... |
Toul Arrondissement of Toul The arrondissement of Toul is an arrondissement of France, located in the Meurthe-et-Moselle département, in the Lorraine région. It has 5 cantons and 112 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Toul are:# Colombey-les-Belles... |
64,841 | 1,143 | 57 | 5 | 112 |
55 Meuse Meuse is a department in northeast France, named after the River Meuse.-History:Meuse is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790... |
Bar-le-Duc Bar-le-Duc Bar-le-Duc, formerly known as Bar, is a commune in the Meuse département, of which it is the préfecture . The department is in Lorraine in north-eastern France-Geography:... |
Bar-le-Duc Arrondissement of Bar-le-Duc The arrondissement of Bar-le-Duc is an arrondissement of France, located in the Meuse département, in the Lorraine région. It has 9 cantons and 109 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Bar-le-Duc are:# Ancerville... |
64,400 | 1,451 | 44 | 9 | 109 |
55 Meuse Meuse is a department in northeast France, named after the River Meuse.-History:Meuse is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790... |
Commercy Commercy Commercy is a commune in the Meuse department in Lorraine in north-eastern France.It is the home of the madeleines referred to by Marcel Proust in A la Recherche du Temps Perdu.-History:... |
Commercy Arrondissement of Commercy The arrondissement of Commercy is an arrondissement of France, located in the Meuse département, in the Lorraine région. It has 7 cantons and 136 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Commercy are:# Commercy... |
43,845 | 1,932 | 23 | 7 | 136 |
55 Meuse Meuse is a department in northeast France, named after the River Meuse.-History:Meuse is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790... |
Verdun Verdun Verdun is a city in the Meuse department in Lorraine in north-eastern France. It is a sub-prefecture of the department.Verdun is the biggest city in Meuse, although the capital of the department is the slightly smaller city of Bar-le-Duc.- History :... |
Verdun Arrondissement of Verdun The arrondissement of Verdun is an arrondissement of France, located in the Meuse département, in the Lorraine région. It has 15 cantons and 253 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Verdun are:# Charny-sur-Meuse... |
83,953 | 2,829 | 30 | 15 | 253 |
56 Morbihan Morbihan is a department in Brittany, situated in the northwest of France. It is named after the Morbihan , the enclosed sea that is the principal feature of the coastline.-History:... |
Lorient Lorient Lorient, or L'Orient, is a commune and a seaport in the Morbihan department in Brittany in north-western France.-History:At the beginning of the 17th century, merchants who were trading with India had established warehouses in Port-Louis... |
Lorient Arrondissement of Lorient The arrondissement of Lorient is an arrondissement of France, located in the Morbihan département, in the Brittany region. It has fifteen cantons and sixty communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Lorient are:# Auray# Belle-Île# Belz... |
281,621 | 1,489 | 189 | 15 | 60 |
56 Morbihan Morbihan is a department in Brittany, situated in the northwest of France. It is named after the Morbihan , the enclosed sea that is the principal feature of the coastline.-History:... |
Pontivy Pontivy Pontivy is a commune in the Morbihan department in Brittany in north-western France. It lies at the confluence of the river Blavet and the Canal de Nantes à Brest.-History:... |
Pontivy Arrondissement of Pontivy The arrondissement of Pontivy is an arrondissement of France, located in the Morbihan département, and in the Brittany region. It has ten cantons and 78 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Pontivy are:#Baud#Cléguérec#Gourin... |
114,237 | 2,399 | 48 | 10 | 78 |
56 Morbihan Morbihan is a department in Brittany, situated in the northwest of France. It is named after the Morbihan , the enclosed sea that is the principal feature of the coastline.-History:... |
Vannes Vannes Vannes is a commune in the Morbihan department in Brittany in north-western France. It was founded over 2000 years ago.-Geography:Vannes is located on the Gulf of Morbihan at the mouth of two rivers, the Marle and the Vincin. It is around 100 km northwest of Nantes and 450 km south west... |
Vannes Arrondissement of Vannes The arrondissement of Vannes is an arrondissement of France, located in the Morbihan département, and in the Brittany region.. It has seventeen cantons and 123 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Vannes are:# Allaire# Elven... |
248,015 | 2,935 | 85 | 17 | 123 |
57 Moselle Moselle is a department in the east of France named after the river Moselle.- History :Moselle is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790... |
Boulay-Moselle Boulay-Moselle Boulay-Moselle is a commune in the Moselle department in Lorraine in north-eastern France.-References:*... |
Boulay-Moselle Arrondissement of Boulay-Moselle The arrondissement of Boulay-Moselle is an arrondissement of France, located in the Moselle département, in the Lorraine région. It has 3 cantons and 96 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Boulay-Moselle are:# Boulay-Moselle... |
74,628 | 722 | 103 | 3 | 96 |
57 Moselle Moselle is a department in the east of France named after the river Moselle.- History :Moselle is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790... |
Château-Salins Château-Salins Château-Salins is a commune in the Moselle department in Lorraine in north-eastern France.-See also:*Communes of the Moselle department... |
Château-Salins Arrondissement of Château-Salins The arrondissement of Château-Salins is an arrondissement of France, located in the Moselle département, in the Lorraine région. It has 5 cantons and 128 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Château-Salins are:# Albestroff... |
28,480 | 974 | 29 | 5 | 128 |
57 Moselle Moselle is a department in the east of France named after the river Moselle.- History :Moselle is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790... |
Forbach Forbach Forbach is a commune in the Moselle department in Lorraine in north-eastern France.It is located near the German border. Population : 22,784.... |
Forbach Arrondissement of Forbach The arrondissement of Forbach is an arrondissement of France, located in the Moselle département, in the Lorraine région. It has 7 cantons and 73 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Forbach are:# Behren-lès-Forbach# Forbach... |
191,169 | 561 | 314 | 7 | 73 |
57 Moselle Moselle is a department in the east of France named after the river Moselle.- History :Moselle is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790... |
Metz Metz Metz is a city in the northeast of France located at the confluence of the Moselle and the Seille rivers.Metz is the capital of the Lorraine region and prefecture of the Moselle department. Located near the tripoint along the junction of France, Germany, and Luxembourg, Metz forms a central place... |
Metz-Campagne Arrondissement of Metz-Campagne The arrondissement of Metz-Campagne is an arrondissement of France, located in the Moselle département, in the Lorraine région. It has 9 cantons and 142 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Metz-Campagne are:# Ars-sur-Moselle... |
211,863 | 1,047 | 202 | 9 | 142 |
57 Moselle Moselle is a department in the east of France named after the river Moselle.- History :Moselle is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790... |
Metz Metz Metz is a city in the northeast of France located at the confluence of the Moselle and the Seille rivers.Metz is the capital of the Lorraine region and prefecture of the Moselle department. Located near the tripoint along the junction of France, Germany, and Luxembourg, Metz forms a central place... |
Metz-Ville Arrondissement of Metz-Ville The arrondissement of Metz-Ville is an arrondissement of France, located in the Moselle département, in the Lorraine région. It has 4 cantons and 1 commune.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Metz-Ville are:# Metz-Ville 1st Canton... |
123,776 | 42 | 2,951 | 4 | 1 |
57 Moselle Moselle is a department in the east of France named after the river Moselle.- History :Moselle is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790... |
Sarrebourg Sarrebourg Sarrebourg is a commune in the Moselle department in Lorraine in north-eastern France. It lies in on the upper course of the river Sarre.It should not be confused with Saarburg in Germany.... |
Sarrebourg Arrondissement of Sarrebourg The arrondissement of Sarrebourg is an arrondissement of France, located in the Moselle département, in the Lorraine région. It has 5 cantons and 102 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Sarrebourg are:# Fénétrange# Lorquin... |
62,098 | 993 | 63 | 5 | 102 |
57 Moselle Moselle is a department in the east of France named after the river Moselle.- History :Moselle is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790... |
Sarreguemines Sarreguemines Sarreguemines is a commune in the Moselle department in Lorraine in north-eastern France.It is the seat of an arrondissement.-Geography:... |
Sarreguemines Arrondissement of Sarreguemines The arrondissement of Sarreguemines is an arrondissement of France, located in the Moselle département, in the Lorraine région. It has 6 cantons and 83 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Sarreguemines are:# Bitche... |
84,847 | 936 | 107 | 6 | 83 |
57 Moselle Moselle is a department in the east of France named after the river Moselle.- History :Moselle is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790... |
Thionville Thionville Thionville , is a commune in the Moselle department in Lorraine in north-eastern France. The city is located on the left bank of the river Moselle, opposite its suburb Yutz.-Demographics:... |
Thionville-Est Arrondissement of Thionville-Est The arrondissement of Thionville-Est is an arrondissement of France, located in the Moselle département, in the Lorraine région. It has 6 cantons and 75 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Thionville-Est are:# Cattenom... |
127,541 | 686 | 186 | 6 | 75 |
57 Moselle Moselle is a department in the east of France named after the river Moselle.- History :Moselle is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790... |
Thionville Thionville Thionville , is a commune in the Moselle department in Lorraine in north-eastern France. The city is located on the left bank of the river Moselle, opposite its suburb Yutz.-Demographics:... |
Thionville-Ouest Arrondissement of Thionville-Ouest The arrondissement of Thionville-Ouest is an arrondissement of France, located in the Moselle département, in the Lorraine région. It has 6 cantons and 30 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Thionville-Ouest are:# Algrange... |
119,045 | 255 | 467 | 6 | 30 |
58 Nièvre Nièvre is a department in the centre of France named after the Nièvre River.-History:Nièvre is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790... |
Château-Chinon Château-Chinon (Ville) Château-Chinon is a commune in the Nièvre department in France. It is a sub-prefecture of the department.The villages around the town are grouped in another commune named Château-Chinon .... |
Château-Chinon (Ville) | 28,141 | 1,929 | 15 | 6 | 72 |
58 Nièvre Nièvre is a department in the centre of France named after the Nièvre River.-History:Nièvre is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790... |
Clamecy Clamecy, Nièvre Clamecy is a commune in the Nièvre department in central France.Clamecy is the capital of an arrondissement in the department of Nièvre, at the confluence of the Yonne and Beuvron and on the Canal du Nivernais, 46 m. N.N.E... |
Clamecy Arrondissement of Clamecy The arrondissement of Clamecy is an arrondissement of France, located in the Nièvre département, in the Bourgogne région. It has 6 cantons and 93 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Clamecy are:# Brinon-sur-Beuvron# Clamecy... |
26,739 | 1,464 | 18 | 6 | 93 |
58 Nièvre Nièvre is a department in the centre of France named after the Nièvre River.-History:Nièvre is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790... |
Cosne-Cours-sur-Loire Cosne-Cours-sur-Loire Cosne-Cours-sur-Loire is a commune in the Nièvre department in central France.-Demographics:At the 1999 census, the population was 11,399. On 1 January 2005, the estimate was 11,300.-Notable residents:* Roger Marie Bricoux cellist on the... |
Cosne-Cours-sur-Loire Arrondissement of Cosne-Cours-sur-Loire The arrondissement of Cosne-Cours-sur-Loire is an arrondissement of France, located in the Nièvre département, in the Bourgogne région... |
45,074 | 1,403 | 32 | 7 | 64 |
58 Nièvre Nièvre is a department in the centre of France named after the Nièvre River.-History:Nièvre is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790... |
Nevers Nevers Nevers is a commune in – and the administrative capital of – the Nièvre department in the Bourgogne region in central France... |
Nevers Arrondissement of Nevers The arrondissement of Nevers is an arrondissement of France, located in the Nièvre département, in the Bourgogne région. It has 13 cantons and 83 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Nevers are:# Decize# Dornes# Guérigny... |
125,244 | 2,020 | 62 | 13 | 83 |
59 | Avesnes-sur-Helpe Avesnes-sur-Helpe Avesnes-sur-Helpe is a commune in the Nord department in northern France. It is a sub-prefecture of the department Nord-Pas Calais. Avesnes-sur-Helpe is known as "the little Switzerland of the north." This region is filled with spacious country parks areas and leisure facilities, including Val... |
Avesnes-sur-Helpe Arrondissement of Avesnes-sur-Helpe The arrondissement of Avesnes-sur-Helpe is an arrondissement of France, located in the Nord department, in the Nord-Pas de Calais region. It has 12 cantons and 151 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Avesnes-sur-Helpe are:... |
238,466 | 1,408 | 169 | 12 | 151 |
59 | Cambrai Cambrai Cambrai is a commune in the Nord department in northern France. It is a sub-prefecture of the department.Cambrai is the seat of an archdiocese whose jurisdiction was immense during the Middle Ages. The territory of the Bishopric of Cambrai, roughly coinciding with the shire of Brabant, included... |
Cambrai Arrondissement of Cambrai The arrondissement of Cambrai is an arrondissement of France, located in the Nord department, in the Nord-Pas de Calais region. It has 7 cantons and 116 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Cambrai are:# Cambrai-Est# Cambrai-Ouest... |
158,845 | 902 | 176 | 7 | 116 |
59 | Douai Douai -Main sights:Douai's ornate Gothic style belfry was begun in 1380, on the site of an earlier tower. The 80 m high structure includes an impressive carillon, consisting of 62 bells spanning 5 octaves. The originals, some dating from 1391 were removed in 1917 during World War I by the occupying... |
Douai Arrondissement of Douai The arrondissement of Douai is an arrondissement of France, located in the Nord department, in the Nord-Pas de Calais region. It has 7 cantons and 64 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Douai are:# Arleux# Douai-Nord# Douai-Nord-Est... |
246,987 | 477 | 518 | 7 | 64 |
59 | Dunkerque | Dunkerque | 379,702 | 1,443 | 263 | 16 | 115 |
59 | Lille Lille Lille is a city in northern France . It is the principal city of the Lille Métropole, the fourth-largest metropolitan area in the country behind those of Paris, Lyon and Marseille. Lille is situated on the Deûle River, near France's border with Belgium... |
Lille Arrondissement of Lille The arrondissement of Lille is an arrondissement of France, located in the Nord department, in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region. It has 28 cantons and 124 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Lille are:# Armentières# La Bassée# Cysoing... |
1,182,026 | 879 | 1,344 | 28 | 124 |
59 | Valenciennes Valenciennes Valenciennes is a commune in the Nord department in northern France.It lies on the Scheldt river. Although the city and region had seen a steady decline between 1975 and 1990, it has since rebounded... |
Valenciennes Arrondissement of Valenciennes The arrondissement of Valenciennes is an arrondissement of France, located in the Nord department, in the Nord-Pas de Calais region. It has 9 cantons and 82 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Valenciennes are:# Anzin# Bouchain... |
348,994 | 635 | 550 | 9 | 82 |
60 Oise Oise is a department in the north of France. It is named after the river Oise.-History:Oise is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790... |
Beauvais Beauvais Beauvais is a city approximately by highway north of central Paris, in the northern French region of Picardie. It currently has a population of over 60,000 inhabitants.- History :... |
Beauvais Arrondissement of Beauvais The arrondissement of Beauvais is an arrondissement of France, located in the Oise département, in the Picardie région. It has 14 cantons and 258 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Beauvais are:# Auneuil# Beauvais-Nord-Est... |
209,540 | 2,100 | 100 | 14 | 258 |
60 Oise Oise is a department in the north of France. It is named after the river Oise.-History:Oise is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790... |
Clermont Clermont, Oise Clermont is a small city in northern France. It is designated municipally as a commune within the département of Oise.-Main sights:* Church St Samson containing numerous Painting from the seventeenth century... |
Clermont Arrondissement of Clermont The arrondissement of Clermont is an arrondissement of France, located in the Oise département, in the Picardie région. It has 7 cantons and 146 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Clermont are:# Breteuil# Clermont# Froissy... |
120,328 | 1,142 | 105 | 7 | 146 |
60 Oise Oise is a department in the north of France. It is named after the river Oise.-History:Oise is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790... |
Compiègne Compiègne Compiègne is a city in northern France. It is designated municipally as a commune within the département of Oise.The city is located along the Oise River... |
Compiègne Arrondissement of Compiègne The arrondissement of Compiègne is an arrondissement of France, located in the Oise département, in the Picardie région. It has 10 cantons and 156 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Compiègne are:# Attichy# Compiègne-Nord... |
173,943 | 1,275 | 136 | 10 | 156 |
60 Oise Oise is a department in the north of France. It is named after the river Oise.-History:Oise is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790... |
Senlis Senlis, Oise Senlis is a French commune located in the Oise department near Paris. It has a long and rich heritage, having traversed centuries of history. This medieval town has welcomed some of the most renowned figures in French history, including Hugh Capet, Louis IX, the Marshall of France, Anne of Kiev and... |
Senlis Arrondissement of Senlis The arrondissement of Senlis is an arrondissement of France, located in the Oise département, in the Picardie région. It has 10 cantons and 133 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Senlis are:# Betz# Chantilly... |
262,630 | 1,344 | 195 | 10 | 133 |
61 Orne Orne is a department in the northwest of France, named after the river Orne.- History :Orne is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution, on March 4, 1790. It was created from parts of the former provinces of Normandy and Perche.- Geography :Orne is in the region of... |
Alençon Alençon Alençon is a commune in Normandy, France, capital of the Orne department. It is situated west of Paris. Alençon belongs to the intercommunality of Alençon .-History:... |
Alençon Arrondissement of Alençon The arrondissement of Alençon is an arrondissement of France, located in the Orne département, in the Basse-Normandie région. It has 11 cantons and 133 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Alençon are:# Alençon 1st Canton... |
101,487 | 1,710 | 59 | 11 | 133 |
61 Orne Orne is a department in the northwest of France, named after the river Orne.- History :Orne is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution, on March 4, 1790. It was created from parts of the former provinces of Normandy and Perche.- Geography :Orne is in the region of... |
Argentan Argentan Argentan is a commune, and the seat of two cantons and of an arrondissement in the Orne department in north-western France.Argentan is located NE of Rennes, ENE of the Mont Saint-Michel, SE of Cherbourg, SSE of Caen, SW of Rouen and N of Le Mans.... |
Argentan Arrondissement of Argentan The arrondissement of Argentan is an arrondissement of France, located in the Orne département, in the Basse-Normandie région. It has 17 cantons and 226 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Argentan are:# Argentan-Est... |
119,446 | 2,432 | 49 | 17 | 226 |
61 Orne Orne is a department in the northwest of France, named after the river Orne.- History :Orne is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution, on March 4, 1790. It was created from parts of the former provinces of Normandy and Perche.- Geography :Orne is in the region of... |
Mortagne-au-Perche Mortagne-au-Perche Mortagne-au-Perche is a commune in the Orne department in north-western France.-Heraldry:-Demographic evolution:* 1962: 3909* 1968: 4322* 1975: 4877* 1982: 4851* 1990: 4584* 1999: 45131962 population without double counting-People:... |
Mortagne-au-Perche Arrondissement of Mortagne-au-Perche The arrondissement of Mortagne-au-Perche is an arrondissement of France, located in the Orne département, in the Basse-Normandie région... |
71,404 | 1,961 | 36 | 12 | 146 |
62 | Arras Arras Arras is the capital of the Pas-de-Calais department in northern France. The historic centre of the Artois region, its local speech is characterized as a Picard dialect... |
Arras Arrondissement of Arras The arrondissement of Arras is an arrondissement of France, located in the Pas-de-Calais département, in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais région... |
300,785 | 2,519 | 119 | 17 | 369 |
62 | Béthune Béthune Béthune is a city in northern France, sub-prefecture of the Pas-de-Calais department.-Geography:Béthune is located in the former province of Artois. It is situated South-East of Calais, West of Lille, and North of Paris.-Landmarks:... |
Béthune Arrondissement of Béthune The arrondissement of Béthune is an arrondissement of France, located in the Pas-de-Calais department, in the Nord-Pas de Calais region. It has 14 cantons and 99 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Béthune are:# Auchel# Barlin... |
279,783 | 674 | 415 | 14 | 99 |
62 | Boulogne-sur-Mer Boulogne-sur-Mer -Road:* Metropolitan bus services are operated by the TCRB* Coach services to Calais and Dunkerque* A16 motorway-Rail:* The main railway station is Gare de Boulogne-Ville and located in the south of the city.... |
Boulogne-sur-Mer Arrondissement of Boulogne-sur-Mer The arrondissement of Boulogne-sur-Mer is an arrondissement of France, located in the Pas-de-Calais département, in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais région... |
163,159 | 640 | 255 | 8 | 75 |
62 | Calais Calais Calais is a town in Northern France in the department of Pas-de-Calais, of which it is a sub-prefecture. Although Calais is by far the largest city in Pas-de-Calais, the department's capital is its third-largest city of Arras.... |
Calais Arrondissement of Calais The Arrondissement of Calais is an arrondissement of France, located in the Pas-de-Calais département, in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais région... |
118,311 | 310 | 382 | 5 | 28 |
62 | Lens Lens, Pas-de-Calais Lens is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in northern France. It is one of France's large Picarde cities along with Lille, Valenciennes, Amiens, Roubaix, Tourcoing, Arras, and Douai.-Metropolitan area:... |
Lens Arrondissement of Lens The arrondissement of Lens is an arrondissement of northern France, located in the Pas-de-Calais département, in the Nord-Pas de Calais région... |
326,719 | 278 | 1,174 | 17 | 43 |
62 | Montreuil | Montreuil Arrondissement of Montreuil The arrondissement of Montreuil is an arrondissement of France, located in the Pas-de-Calais département, in the Nord-Pas de Calais région... |
99,288 | 1,160 | 86 | 8 | 164 |
62 | Saint-Omer Saint-Omer Saint-Omer , a commune and sub-prefecture of the Pas-de-Calais department west-northwest of Lille on the railway to Calais. The town is named after Saint Audomar, who brought Christianity to the area.... |
Saint-Omer Arrondissement of Saint-Omer The arrondissement of Saint-Omer is an arrondissement of France, located in the Pas-de-Calais département, in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais région... |
153,523 | 1,090 | 141 | 8 | 116 |
63 Puy-de-Dôme Puy-de-Dôme is a department in the centre of France named after the famous dormant volcano, the Puy-de-Dôme.Inhabitants were called Puydedomois until December 2005... |
Ambert Ambert -Places of interest:Ambert is famous for its fourme-d'Ambert cheese, its paper mills and its circular town hall .... |
Ambert Arrondissement of Ambert The arrondissement of Ambert is an arrondissement of France, located in the Puy-de-Dôme département, in the Auvergne région. It has 8 cantons and 55 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Ambert are:# Ambert# Arlanc# Cunlhat... |
28,014 | 1,188 | 24 | 8 | 55 |
63 Puy-de-Dôme Puy-de-Dôme is a department in the centre of France named after the famous dormant volcano, the Puy-de-Dôme.Inhabitants were called Puydedomois until December 2005... |
Clermont-Ferrand Clermont-Ferrand Clermont-Ferrand is a city and commune of France, in the Auvergne region, with a population of 140,700 . Its metropolitan area had 409,558 inhabitants at the 1999 census. It is the prefecture of the Puy-de-Dôme department... |
Clermont-Ferrand Arrondissement of Clermont-Ferrand The arrondissement of Clermont-Ferrand is an arrondissement of France, located in the Puy-de-Dôme département, in the Auvergne région. It has 25 cantons and 119 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Clermont-Ferrand are:# Aubière... |
352,752 | 1,796 | 196 | 25 | 119 |
63 Puy-de-Dôme Puy-de-Dôme is a department in the centre of France named after the famous dormant volcano, the Puy-de-Dôme.Inhabitants were called Puydedomois until December 2005... |
Issoire Issoire Issoire is a commune in the Puy-de-Dôme department in Auvergne in central France.-Geography:Issoire is located on the Couze River, near its junction with the Allier, SSE of Clermont-Ferrand on the Paris-Lyon-Méditerranée railway to Nîmes... |
Issoire Arrondissement of Issoire The Arrondissement of Issoire is an arrondissement of France, located in the Puy-de-Dôme département, in the Auvergne région. It has 9 cantons and 116 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Issoire are:# Ardes... |
57,549 | 1,820 | 32 | 9 | 116 |
63 Puy-de-Dôme Puy-de-Dôme is a department in the centre of France named after the famous dormant volcano, the Puy-de-Dôme.Inhabitants were called Puydedomois until December 2005... |
Riom Riom Riom is a commune in the Puy-de-Dôme department in Auvergne in central France. It is a sub-prefecture of the department.-History:Until the French Revolution, Riom was the capital of the province of Auvergne, and the seat of the dukes of Auvergne. The city was of Gaulish origin, the Roman Ricomagus... |
Riom Arrondissement of Riom The arrondissement of Riom is an arrondissement of France, located in the Puy-de-Dôme département, in the Auvergne région. It has 13 cantons and 137 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Riom are:# Aigueperse# Combronde# Ennezat... |
109,659 | 2,300 | 48 | 13 | 137 |
63 Puy-de-Dôme Puy-de-Dôme is a department in the centre of France named after the famous dormant volcano, the Puy-de-Dôme.Inhabitants were called Puydedomois until December 2005... |
Thiers Thiers, Puy-de-Dôme Thiers is a commune in the Puy-de-Dôme department in Auvergne in central France. Thiers is twinned with Bridgnorth, England and Schrobenhausen, Germany.Thiers is built upon a hillside along the Durolle river valley... |
Thiers Arrondissement of Thiers The arrondissement of Thiers is an arrondissement of France, located in the Puy-de-Dôme département, in the Auvergne région. It has 6 cantons and 43 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Thiers are:# Châteldon# Courpière# Lezoux... |
56,292 | 866 | 65 | 6 | 43 |
64 Pyrénées-Atlantiques Pyrénées-Atlantiques is a department in the southwest of France which takes its name from the Pyrenees mountains and the Atlantic Ocean.- History :... |
Bayonne Bayonne Bayonne is a city and commune in south-western France at the confluence of the Nive and Adour rivers, in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department, of which it is a sub-prefecture... |
Bayonne Arrondissement of Bayonne The arrondissement of Bayonne is an arrondissement of France, located in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques département, in the Aquitaine région... |
248,840 | 2,270 | 110 | 19 | 123 |
64 Pyrénées-Atlantiques Pyrénées-Atlantiques is a department in the southwest of France which takes its name from the Pyrenees mountains and the Atlantic Ocean.- History :... |
Oloron-Sainte-Marie Oloron-Sainte-Marie Oloron-Sainte-Marie is a commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department in south-western France. The town of Oloron-Sante-Marie is positioned at the junction of two rivers and has a population of approximately 12,000. While not spectacular, it is a pleasant looking town, with an ancient quarter,... |
Oloron-Sainte-Marie Arrondissement of Oloron-Sainte-Marie The arrondissement of Oloron-Sainte-Marie is an arrondissement of France, located in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques département, in the Aquitaine région... |
73,117 | 2,885 | 25 | 12 | 155 |
64 Pyrénées-Atlantiques Pyrénées-Atlantiques is a department in the southwest of France which takes its name from the Pyrenees mountains and the Atlantic Ocean.- History :... |
Pau | Pau Arrondissement of Pau The arrondissement of Pau is an arrondissement of France, located in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques département, in the Aquitaine région. It has 21 cantons and 269 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Pau are:# Arthez-de-Béarn... |
278,061 | 2,490 | 112 | 21 | 269 |
65 Hautes-Pyrénées Hautes-Pyrénées is a department in southwestern France. It is part of the Midi-Pyrénées region.-History:... |
Argelès-Gazost Argelès-Gazost Argelès-Gazost is a commune in the Hautes-Pyrénées department in south-western France.The Parc animalier des Pyrénées is located in Argelès-Gazost.-References:*... |
Argelès-Gazost Arrondissement of Argelès-Gazost The arrondissement of Argelès-Gazost is an arrondissement of France, located in the Hautes-Pyrénées département, in the Midi-Pyrénées région... |
38,633 | 1,300 | 30 | 6 | 89 |
65 Hautes-Pyrénées Hautes-Pyrénées is a department in southwestern France. It is part of the Midi-Pyrénées region.-History:... |
Bagnères-de-Bigorre Bagnères-de-Bigorre Bagnères-de-Bigorre is a French commune in the south-western Hautes-Pyrénées department, of which it is a sub-prefecture.-Notable people:Bagnères-de-Bigorre was the birthplace of:*Alan Brooke, 1st Viscount Alanbrooke... |
Bagnères-de-Bigorre Arrondissement of Bagnères-de-Bigorre The arrondissement of Bagnères-de-Bigorre is an arrondissement of France, located in the Hautes-Pyrénées département, in the Midi-Pyrénées région... |
44,896 | 1,676 | 27 | 9 | 160 |
65 Hautes-Pyrénées Hautes-Pyrénées is a department in southwestern France. It is part of the Midi-Pyrénées region.-History:... |
Tarbes Tarbes Tarbes is a commune in the Hautes-Pyrénées department in south-western France.It is part of the historical region of Gascony. It is the second largest metropolitan area of Midi-Pyrénées, with 110,000 inhabitants.... |
Tarbes Arrondissement of Tarbes The arrondissement of Tarbes is an arrondissement of France, located in the Hautes-Pyrénées département, in the Midi-Pyrénées région. It has 19 cantons and 225 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Tarbes are:# Aureilhan... |
138,839 | 1,488 | 93 | 19 | 225 |
66 Pyrénées-Orientales Pyrénées-Orientales is a department of southern France adjacent to the northern Spanish frontier and the Mediterranean Sea. It also surrounds the tiny Spanish enclave of Llívia, and thus has two distinct borders with Spain.- History :... |
Céret Céret Céret is a commune in the Pyrénées-Orientales department in southern France. It is the capital of Vallespir historical Catalan comarca.-Geography:... |
Céret Arrondissement of Céret The arrondissement of Céret is an arrondissement of France, located in the Pyrénées-Orientales département , in the Languedoc-Roussillon région... |
66,624 | 954 | 70 | 5 | 40 |
66 Pyrénées-Orientales Pyrénées-Orientales is a department of southern France adjacent to the northern Spanish frontier and the Mediterranean Sea. It also surrounds the tiny Spanish enclave of Llívia, and thus has two distinct borders with Spain.- History :... |
Perpignan Perpignan -Sport:Perpignan is a rugby stronghold: their rugby union side, USA Perpignan, is a regular competitor in the Heineken Cup and seven times champion of the Top 14 , while their rugby league side plays in the engage Super League under the name Catalans Dragons.-Culture:Since 2004, every year in the... |
Perpignan Arrondissement of Perpignan The arrondissement of Perpignan is an arrondissement of France, located in the Pyrénées-Orientales département , in the Languedoc-Roussillon région... |
287,272 | 1,317 | 218 | 20 | 86 |
66 Pyrénées-Orientales Pyrénées-Orientales is a department of southern France adjacent to the northern Spanish frontier and the Mediterranean Sea. It also surrounds the tiny Spanish enclave of Llívia, and thus has two distinct borders with Spain.- History :... |
Prades Prades, Pyrénées-Orientales Prades is a commune and a sub-prefecture of the Pyrénées-Orientales department in southern France. It is the capital of the historical Conflent comarca. Its inhabitants are called Pradéens.-Geography:... |
Prades Arrondissement of Prades The arrondissement of Prades is an arrondissement of France, located in the Pyrénées-Orientales département , in the Languedoc-Roussillon région... |
38,907 | 1,845 | 21 | 6 | 100 |
67 Bas-Rhin Bas-Rhin is a department of France. The name means "Lower Rhine". It is the more populous and densely populated of the two departments of the Alsace region, with 1,079,013 inhabitants in 2006.- History :... |
Haguenau Haguenau -Economy:The town has a well balanced economy. Centuries of troubled history in the buffer lands between France and Germany have bequeathed to Haguenau a rich historical and cultural heritage which supports a lively tourist trade. There is also a thriving light manufacturing sector centred on the... |
Haguenau Arrondissement of Haguenau The arrondissement of Haguenau is an arrondissement of France, located in the Bas-Rhin département, in the Alsace région. It has 3 cantons and 56 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Haguenau are:# Bischwiller# Haguenau... |
120,445 | 666 | 181 | 3 | 56 |
67 Bas-Rhin Bas-Rhin is a department of France. The name means "Lower Rhine". It is the more populous and densely populated of the two departments of the Alsace region, with 1,079,013 inhabitants in 2006.- History :... |
Molsheim Molsheim Molsheim is a commune in the Bas-Rhin department in Alsace in north-eastern France. The total population in 2006 was 9,382. Molsheim had been a very fast growing city between the French censuses of 1968 and 1999, passing from 5,739 to 9,331 inhabitants, but this increase came to a noticeable halt... |
Molsheim Arrondissement of Molsheim The arrondissement of Molsheim is an arrondissement of France, located in the Bas-Rhin département, in the Alsace région. It has 5 cantons and 69 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Molsheim are:# Molsheim# Rosheim# Saales... |
89,604 | 745 | 120 | 5 | 69 |
67 Bas-Rhin Bas-Rhin is a department of France. The name means "Lower Rhine". It is the more populous and densely populated of the two departments of the Alsace region, with 1,079,013 inhabitants in 2006.- History :... |
Saverne Saverne Saverne is a commune in the Bas-Rhin department in Alsace in north-eastern France. It is situated on the Rhine-Marne canal at the foot of a pass over the Vosges Mountains, and 45 km N.W... |
Saverne Arrondissement of Saverne The arrondissement of Saverne is an arrondissement of France, located in the Bas-Rhin département, in the Alsace région. It has 6 cantons and 127 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Saverne are:# Bouxwiller# Drulingen... |
88,251 | 1,003 | 88 | 6 | 127 |
67 Bas-Rhin Bas-Rhin is a department of France. The name means "Lower Rhine". It is the more populous and densely populated of the two departments of the Alsace region, with 1,079,013 inhabitants in 2006.- History :... |
Sélestat Sélestat Sélestat is a commune in the Bas-Rhin department in Alsace in north-eastern France.In 2006, Sélestat had a total population of 19,459. The Communauté de communes de Sélestat et environs had a total population of 35,397.-Geography:... |
Sélestat-Erstein Arrondissement of Sélestat-Erstein The arrondissement of Sélestat-Erstein is an arrondissement of France, located in the Bas-Rhin département, in the Alsace région. It has 7 cantons and 101 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Sélestat-Erstein are:# Barr# Benfeld... |
134,907 | 981 | 138 | 7 | 101 |
67 Bas-Rhin Bas-Rhin is a department of France. The name means "Lower Rhine". It is the more populous and densely populated of the two departments of the Alsace region, with 1,079,013 inhabitants in 2006.- History :... |
Strasbourg Strasbourg Strasbourg is the capital and principal city of the Alsace region in eastern France and is the official seat of the European Parliament. Located close to the border with Germany, it is the capital of the Bas-Rhin département. The city and the region of Alsace are historically German-speaking,... |
Strasbourg-Campagne Arrondissement of Strasbourg-Campagne The arrondissement of Strasbourg-Campagne is an arrondissement of France, located in the Bas-Rhin département, in the Alsace région. It has 8 cantons and 104 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Strasbourg-Campagne are:... |
264,424 | 684 | 386 | 8 | 104 |
67 Bas-Rhin Bas-Rhin is a department of France. The name means "Lower Rhine". It is the more populous and densely populated of the two departments of the Alsace region, with 1,079,013 inhabitants in 2006.- History :... |
Strasbourg Strasbourg Strasbourg is the capital and principal city of the Alsace region in eastern France and is the official seat of the European Parliament. Located close to the border with Germany, it is the capital of the Bas-Rhin département. The city and the region of Alsace are historically German-speaking,... |
Strasbourg-Ville Arrondissement of Strasbourg-Ville The arrondissement of Strasbourg-Ville is an arrondissement of France, located in the Bas-Rhin département, in the Alsace région. It has 10 cantons and 1 commune.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Strasbourg-Ville are:... |
264,115 | 78 | 3,375 | 10 | 1 |
67 Bas-Rhin Bas-Rhin is a department of France. The name means "Lower Rhine". It is the more populous and densely populated of the two departments of the Alsace region, with 1,079,013 inhabitants in 2006.- History :... |
Wissembourg Wissembourg Wissembourg is a commune in the Bas-Rhin department in Alsace in northeastern France.It is situated on the little River Lauter close to the border between France and Germany approximately north of Strasbourg and west of Karlsruhe. Wissembourg is a sub-prefecture of the department... |
Wissembourg Arrondissement of Wissembourg The arrondissement of Wissembourg is an arrondissement of France, located in the Bas-Rhin département, in the Alsace région. It has 5 cantons and 68 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Wissembourg are:# Lauterbourg# Seltz... |
64,374 | 598 | 108 | 5 | 68 |
68 Haut-Rhin Haut-Rhin is a département of the Alsace region of France, named after the Rhine river. Its name means Upper Rhine. Haut-Rhin is the smaller and less populated of the two departements of Alsace, although is still densely populated compared to the rest of France.-Subdivisions:The department... |
Altkirch Altkirch -See also:* Château d'Altkirch - destroyed castle in the town.* Communes of the Haut-Rhin department-References:* -External links :* * * * * * * *... |
Altkirch Arrondissement of Altkirch The arrondissement of Altkirch is an arrondissement of France, located in the Haut-Rhin département, in the Alsace région. It has four cantons and 111 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Altkirch are:# Altkirch# Dannemarie... |
61,242 | 655 | 93 | 4 | 111 |
68 Haut-Rhin Haut-Rhin is a département of the Alsace region of France, named after the Rhine river. Its name means Upper Rhine. Haut-Rhin is the smaller and less populated of the two departements of Alsace, although is still densely populated compared to the rest of France.-Subdivisions:The department... |
Colmar Colmar Colmar is a commune in the Haut-Rhin department in Alsace in north-eastern France.It is the capital of the department. Colmar is also the seat of the highest jurisdiction in Alsace, the appellate court.... |
Colmar Arrondissement of Colmar The arrondissement of Colmar is an arrondissement of France, located in the Haut-Rhin département, in the Alsace région. It has 6 cantons and 62 communes... |
139,255 | 666 | 209 | 6 | 62 |
68 Haut-Rhin Haut-Rhin is a département of the Alsace region of France, named after the Rhine river. Its name means Upper Rhine. Haut-Rhin is the smaller and less populated of the two departements of Alsace, although is still densely populated compared to the rest of France.-Subdivisions:The department... |
Guebwiller Guebwiller Guebwiller is a commune in the Haut-Rhin department in Alsace in north-eastern France.It is situated northwest of Mulhouse at the foot of the Vosges mountains... |
Guebwiller Arrondissement of Guebwiller The arrondissement of Guebwiller is an arrondissement of France, located in the Haut-Rhin département, in the Alsace région. It has 4 cantons and 47 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Guebwiller are:# Ensisheim# Guebwiller... |
76,314 | 584 | 131 | 4 | 47 |
68 Haut-Rhin Haut-Rhin is a département of the Alsace region of France, named after the Rhine river. Its name means Upper Rhine. Haut-Rhin is the smaller and less populated of the two departements of Alsace, although is still densely populated compared to the rest of France.-Subdivisions:The department... |
Mulhouse Mulhouse Mulhouse |mill]] hamlet) is a city and commune in eastern France, close to the Swiss and German borders. With a population of 110,514 and 278,206 inhabitants in the metropolitan area in 2006, it is the largest city in the Haut-Rhin département, and the second largest in the Alsace region after... |
Mulhouse Arrondissement of Mulhouse The arrondissement of Mulhouse is an arrondissement of France, located in the Haut-Rhin département, in the Alsace région. It has 9 cantons and 73 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Mulhouse are:# Habsheim# Huningue# Illzach... |
304,295 | 634 | 480 | 9 | 73 |
68 Haut-Rhin Haut-Rhin is a département of the Alsace region of France, named after the Rhine river. Its name means Upper Rhine. Haut-Rhin is the smaller and less populated of the two departements of Alsace, although is still densely populated compared to the rest of France.-Subdivisions:The department... |
Ribeauvillé Ribeauvillé Ribeauvillé is a commune in the Haut-Rhin department in Alsace in north-eastern France.Its inhabitants are called Ribeauvillois.The picturesque town is located around north of Colmar and south of Strasbourg.-History:... |
Ribeauvillé Arrondissement of Ribeauvillé The arrondissement of Ribeauvillé is an arrondissement of France, located in the Haut-Rhin département, in the Alsace région. It has 4 cantons and 32 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Ribeauvillé are:# Kaysersberg# Lapoutroie... |
49,311 | 462 | 107 | 4 | 32 |
68 Haut-Rhin Haut-Rhin is a département of the Alsace region of France, named after the Rhine river. Its name means Upper Rhine. Haut-Rhin is the smaller and less populated of the two departements of Alsace, although is still densely populated compared to the rest of France.-Subdivisions:The department... |
Thann Thann, Haut-Rhin Thann is a commune in the Haut-Rhin department in Alsace in north-eastern France.Its inhabitants are known as Thannois.-Geography:... |
Thann Arrondissement of Thann The arrondissement of Thann is an arrondissement of France, located in the Haut-Rhin département, in the Alsace région. It has 4 cantons and 52 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Thann are:# Cernay# Masevaux# Saint-Amarin... |
77,608 | 525 | 148 | 4 | 52 |
69 | Lyon Lyon Lyon , is a city in east-central France in the Rhône-Alpes region, situated between Paris and Marseille. Lyon is located at from Paris, from Marseille, from Geneva, from Turin, and from Barcelona. The residents of the city are called Lyonnais.... |
Lyon Arrondissement of Lyon The arrondissement of Lyon is an arrondissement of France, located in the Rhône department, in the Rhône-Alpes region. It has 43 cantons and 162 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Lyon are:# L'Arbresle# Bron# Caluire-et-Cuire... |
1,406,043 | 1,746 | 805 | 43 | 162 |
69 | Villefranche-sur-Saône Villefranche-sur-Saône Villefranche-sur-Saône is a commune in the Rhône department in eastern France.It lies 1 mile west of the Saône River, and is around north of Lyon... |
Villefranche-sur-Saône Arrondissement of Villefranche-sur-Saône The arrondissement of Villefranche-sur-Saône is an arrondissement of France, located in the Rhône department, in the Rhône-Alpes region. It has 11 cantons and 131 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Villefranche-sur-Saône are:# Amplepuis... |
172,826 | 1,503 | 115 | 11 | 131 |
70 Haute-Saône Haute-Saône is a French department of the Franche-Comté région, named after the Saône River.- History :The department was created in the early years of the French Revolution through the application of a law dated 22 December 1789, from part of the former province of Franche-Comté... |
Lure Lure, Haute-Saône Lure is a commune in the Haute-Saône department in the region of Franche-Comté in eastern France.The Abbey of Lure was situated here. In the seventh century, Clothaire II recognised the virtues of Saint Deicolus and considerably enriched the Abbey of Lure, also granting Deicolus the manor, woods,... |
Lure Arrondissement of Lure The arrondissement of Lure is an arrondissement of France, located in the Haute-Saône département, in the Franche-Comté région. It has 13 cantons and 194 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Lure are:# Champagney... |
106,461 | 1,848 | 58 | 13 | 194 |
70 Haute-Saône Haute-Saône is a French department of the Franche-Comté région, named after the Saône River.- History :The department was created in the early years of the French Revolution through the application of a law dated 22 December 1789, from part of the former province of Franche-Comté... |
Vesoul Vesoul Vesoul is a commune in the Haute-Saône department in the region of Franche-Comté in eastern France.The town is the capital of the department, its inhabitants are known in French as Vésuliens.-Notable people:... |
Vesoul Arrondissement of Vesoul The arrondissement of Vesoul is an arrondissement of France, located in the Haute-Saône département, in the Franche-Comté région. It has 19 cantons and 351 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Vesoul are:# Amance... |
123,271 | 3,512 | 35 | 19 | 351 |
71 Saône-et-Loire Saône-et-Loire is a French department, named after the Saône and the Loire rivers between which it lies.-History:When it was formed during the French Revolution, as of March 4, 1790 in fulfillment of the law of December 22, 1789, the new department combined parts of the provinces of southern... |
Autun Autun Autun is a commune in the Saône-et-Loire department in Burgundy in eastern France. It was founded during the early Roman Empire as Augustodunum. Autun marks the easternmost extent of the Umayyad campaign in Europe.-Early history:... |
Autun Arrondissement of Autun The arrondissement of Autun is an arrondissement of France, located in the Saône-et-Loire département, in the Bourgogne région. It has 11 cantons and 83 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Autun are:# Autun-Nord# Autun-Sud... |
94,988 | 1,900 | 50 | 11 | 83 |
71 Saône-et-Loire Saône-et-Loire is a French department, named after the Saône and the Loire rivers between which it lies.-History:When it was formed during the French Revolution, as of March 4, 1790 in fulfillment of the law of December 22, 1789, the new department combined parts of the provinces of southern... |
Chalon-sur-Saône Chalon-sur-Saône Chalon-sur-Saône is a commune in the Saône-et-Loire department in the region of Bourgogne in eastern France.It is a sub-prefecture of the department. It is the largest city in the department; however, the department capital is the smaller city of Mâcon.... |
Chalon-sur-Saône Arrondissement of Chalon-sur-Saône The arrondissement of Chalon-sur-Saône is an arrondissement of France, located in the Saône-et-Loire département, in the Bourgogne région... |
193,091 | 1,726 | 112 | 15 | 151 |
71 Saône-et-Loire Saône-et-Loire is a French department, named after the Saône and the Loire rivers between which it lies.-History:When it was formed during the French Revolution, as of March 4, 1790 in fulfillment of the law of December 22, 1789, the new department combined parts of the provinces of southern... |
Charolles Charolles Charolles is a commune in the Saône-et-Loire department in the region of Bourgogne in eastern France.-Geography:Charolles is located at the confluence of the Semence and the Arconce rivers, . W.N.W. of Mâcon.-History:... |
Charolles Arrondissement of Charolles The arrondissement of Charolles is an arrondissement of France, located in the Saône-et-Loire département, in the Bourgogne région. It has 13 cantons and 136 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Charolles are:# Bourbon-Lancy... |
102,205 | 2,500 | 41 | 13 | 136 |
71 Saône-et-Loire Saône-et-Loire is a French department, named after the Saône and the Loire rivers between which it lies.-History:When it was formed during the French Revolution, as of March 4, 1790 in fulfillment of the law of December 22, 1789, the new department combined parts of the provinces of southern... |
Louhans Louhans Louhans is a commune in the Saône-et-Loire department in the region of Bourgogne in eastern France.Louhans is the capital of Bresse bourguignonne. The main street, dating from the eleventh century, is very typical with arches and stores all along... |
Louhans Arrondissement of Louhans The arrondissement of Louhans is an arrondissement of France, located in the Saône-et-Loire département, in the Bourgogne région. It has 8 cantons and 79 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Louhans are:# Beaurepaire-en-Bresse... |
48,520 | 1,248 | 39 | 8 | 79 |
71 Saône-et-Loire Saône-et-Loire is a French department, named after the Saône and the Loire rivers between which it lies.-History:When it was formed during the French Revolution, as of March 4, 1790 in fulfillment of the law of December 22, 1789, the new department combined parts of the provinces of southern... |
Mâcon Mâcon Mâcon is a small city in central France. It is prefecture of the Saône-et-Loire department, in the region of Bourgogne, and the capital of the Mâconnais district. Mâcon is home to over 35,000 residents, called Mâconnais.-Geography:... |
Mâcon Arrondissement of Mâcon The arrondissement of Mâcon is an arrondissement of France, located in the Saône-et-Loire département, in the Bourgogne région. It has 10 cantons and 124 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Mâcon are:# La Chapelle-de-Guinchay... |
106,089 | 1,200 | 88 | 10 | 124 |
72 Sarthe Sarthe is a French department, named after the Sarthe River.- History :The department was created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790, pursuant to the law of December 22, 1789, starting from a part of the province of Maine which was divided into two departments, Sarthe to the east and... |
La Flèche La Flèche La Flèche is a municipality located in the French department of Sarthe and the region of Pays de la Loire in the Loire Valley. This is the sub-prefecture of the South-Sarthe, the chief district and the chief city of a canton. This is the second most populous city of the department. The city is part... |
La Flèche Arrondissement of La Flèche The arrondissement of La Flèche is an arrondissement of France, located in the Sarthe département, in the Pays de la Loire région. It has 12 cantons and 125 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of La Flèche are:# Brûlon... |
87,199 | 1,588 | 55 | 7 | 71 |
72 Sarthe Sarthe is a French department, named after the Sarthe River.- History :The department was created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790, pursuant to the law of December 22, 1789, starting from a part of the province of Maine which was divided into two departments, Sarthe to the east and... |
Mamers Mamers Mamers is a commune in the Sarthe department in the region of Pays-de-la-Loire in north-western France.The neighboring communes are: Commerveil, Saint-Longis, Saint-Rémy-des-Monts, Origny-le-Roux, Suré.... |
Mamers Arrondissement of Mamers The arrondissement of Mamers is an arrondissement of France, located in the Sarthe département, in the Pays de la Loire région. It has 16 cantons and 202 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Mamers are:# Beaumont-sur-Sarthe... |
79,407 | 1,615 | 49 | 10 | 134 |
72 Sarthe Sarthe is a French department, named after the Sarthe River.- History :The department was created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790, pursuant to the law of December 22, 1789, starting from a part of the province of Maine which was divided into two departments, Sarthe to the east and... |
Le Mans Le Mans Le Mans is a city in France, located on the Sarthe River. Traditionally the capital of the province of Maine, it is now the capital of the Sarthe department and the seat of the Roman Catholic diocese of Le Mans. Le Mans is a part of the Pays de la Loire region.Its inhabitants are called Manceaux... |
Le Mans Arrondissement of Le Mans The arrondissement of Le Mans is an arrondissement of France, located in the Sarthe département, in the Pays de la Loire région. It has 12 cantons and 48 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Le Mans are:# Allonnes# Ballon... |
363,245 | 3,002 | 121 | 23 | 170 |
73 Savoie Savoie is a French department located in the Rhône-Alpes region in the French Alps.Together with the Haute-Savoie, Savoie is one of the two departments of the historic region of Savoy that was annexed by France on June 14, 1860, following the signature of the Treaty of Turin on March 24, 1860... |
Albertville Albertville Albertville is a commune in the Savoie department in the Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France.The town is best known for hosting the 1992 Winter Olympics.-Geography:... |
Albertville Arrondissement of Albertville The arrondissement of Albertville is an arrondissement of France, located in the Savoie department, in the Rhône-Alpes region. It has 9 cantons and 82 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Albertville are:# Aime# Albertville-Nord... |
101,394 | 2,466 | 41 | 9 | 82 |
73 Savoie Savoie is a French department located in the Rhône-Alpes region in the French Alps.Together with the Haute-Savoie, Savoie is one of the two departments of the historic region of Savoy that was annexed by France on June 14, 1860, following the signature of the Treaty of Turin on March 24, 1860... |
Chambéry Chambéry Chambéry is a city in the department of Savoie, located in the Rhône-Alpes region in southeastern France.It is the capital of the department and has been the historical capital of the Savoy region since the 13th century, when Amadeus V of Savoy made the city his seat of power.-Geography:Chambéry... |
Chambéry Arrondissement of Chambéry The arrondissement of Chambéry is an arrondissement of France, located in the Savoie department, in the Rhône-Alpes region. It has 22 cantons and 161 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Chambéry are:# Aix-les-Bains-Centre... |
230,257 | 1,586 | 145 | 22 | 161 |
73 Savoie Savoie is a French department located in the Rhône-Alpes region in the French Alps.Together with the Haute-Savoie, Savoie is one of the two departments of the historic region of Savoy that was annexed by France on June 14, 1860, following the signature of the Treaty of Turin on March 24, 1860... |
Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne is a commune in the Savoie department in the Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France. It is a sub-prefecture of the department.... |
Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne Arrondissement of Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne The arrondissement of Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne is an arrondissement of France, located in the Savoie department, in the Rhône-Alpes region. It has 6 cantons and 62 communes... |
41,607 | 1,976 | 21 | 6 | 62 |
74 Haute-Savoie Haute-Savoie is a French department in the Rhône-Alpes region of eastern France. It borders both Switzerland and Italy. The capital is Annecy. To the north is Lake Geneva and Switzerland; to the south and southeast are the Mont Blanc and Aravis mountain ranges and the French entrance to the Mont... |
Annecy Annecy Annecy is a commune in the Haute-Savoie department in the Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France.It lies on the northern tip of Lake Annecy , 35 kilometres south of Geneva.-Administration:... |
Annecy Arrondissement of Annecy The arrondissement of Annecy is an arrondissement of France, located in the Haute-Savoie department, in the Rhône-Alpes region. It has 10 cantons and 93 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Annecy are:# Alby-sur-Chéran# Annecy-Centre... |
229,039 | 1,262 | 182 | 10 | 93 |
74 Haute-Savoie Haute-Savoie is a French department in the Rhône-Alpes region of eastern France. It borders both Switzerland and Italy. The capital is Annecy. To the north is Lake Geneva and Switzerland; to the south and southeast are the Mont Blanc and Aravis mountain ranges and the French entrance to the Mont... |
Bonneville Bonneville, Haute-Savoie Bonneville is a commune in the Haute-Savoie department in the Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France.-Geography:Bonneville is on the A40 autoroute, roughly halfway between Geneva and Chamonix... |
Bonneville Arrondissement of Bonneville The arrondissement of Bonneville is an arrondissement of France, located in the Haute-Savoie department, in the Rhône-Alpes region. It has 10 cantons and 61 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Bonneville are:# Bonneville... |
161,410 | 1,558 | 104 | 10 | 61 |
74 Haute-Savoie Haute-Savoie is a French department in the Rhône-Alpes region of eastern France. It borders both Switzerland and Italy. The capital is Annecy. To the north is Lake Geneva and Switzerland; to the south and southeast are the Mont Blanc and Aravis mountain ranges and the French entrance to the Mont... |
Saint-Julien-en-Genevois Saint-Julien-en-Genevois Saint-Julien-en-Genevois is a commune in the Haute-Savoie department in the Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France. It is a sub-prefecture of the department.-Geography:... |
Saint-Julien-en-Genevois Arrondissement of Saint-Julien-en-Genevois The arrondissement of Saint-Julien-en-Genevois is an arrondissement of France, located in the Haute-Savoie department, in the Rhône-Alpes region... |
130,874 | 660 | 198 | 7 | 72 |
74 Haute-Savoie Haute-Savoie is a French department in the Rhône-Alpes region of eastern France. It borders both Switzerland and Italy. The capital is Annecy. To the north is Lake Geneva and Switzerland; to the south and southeast are the Mont Blanc and Aravis mountain ranges and the French entrance to the Mont... |
Thonon-les-Bains Thonon-les-Bains Thonon-les-Bains is a town in the Haute-Savoie department in the Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France. It is a sub-prefecture of the department.-History:... |
Thonon-les-Bains Arrondissement of Thonon-les-Bains The arrondissement of Thonon-les-Bains is an arrondissement of France, located in the Haute-Savoie department, in the Rhône-Alpes region. It has 7 cantons and 68 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Thonon-les-Bains are:# Abondance... |
110,356 | 908 | 122 | 7 | 68 |
75 Paris Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region... |
Paris Paris Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region... |
Paris | 2,125,246 | 105 | 20,164 | none | 1 |
76 Seine-Maritime Seine-Maritime is a French department in the Haute-Normandie region in northern France. It is situated on the northern coast of France, at the mouth of the Seine, and includes the cities of Rouen and Le Havre... |
Dieppe Dieppe, Seine-Maritime Dieppe is a commune in the Seine-Maritime department in France. In 1999, the population of the whole Dieppe urban area was 81,419.A port on the English Channel, famous for its scallops, and with a regular ferry service from the Gare Maritime to Newhaven in England, Dieppe also has a popular pebbled... |
Dieppe Arrondissement of Dieppe The arrondissement of Dieppe is an arrondissement of France, located in the Seine-Maritime département, in the Haute-Normandie région. It has 20 cantons and 350 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Dieppe are:# Argueil# Aumale... |
227,169 | 3,055 | 74 | 20 | 350 |
76 Seine-Maritime Seine-Maritime is a French department in the Haute-Normandie region in northern France. It is situated on the northern coast of France, at the mouth of the Seine, and includes the cities of Rouen and Le Havre... |
Le Havre Le Havre Le Havre is a city in the Seine-Maritime department of the Haute-Normandie region in France. It is situated in north-western France, on the right bank of the mouth of the river Seine on the English Channel. Le Havre is the most populous commune in the Haute-Normandie region, although the total... |
Le Havre Arrondissement of Le Havre The arrondissement of Le Havre is an arrondissement of France, located in the Seine-Maritime département, in the Haute-Normandie région... |
403,298 | 1,330 | 303 | 20 | 176 |
76 Seine-Maritime Seine-Maritime is a French department in the Haute-Normandie region in northern France. It is situated on the northern coast of France, at the mouth of the Seine, and includes the cities of Rouen and Le Havre... |
Rouen Rouen Rouen , in northern France on the River Seine, is the capital of the Haute-Normandie region and the historic capital city of Normandy. Once one of the largest and most prosperous cities of medieval Europe , it was the seat of the Exchequer of Normandy in the Middle Ages... |
Rouen Arrondissement of Rouen The Arrondissement of Rouen is one of 342 arrondissements of France, located in the Seine-Maritime département, in the Haute-Normandie région... |
608,671 | 1,893 | 322 | 29 | 219 |
77 Seine-et-Marne Seine-et-Marne is a French department, named after the Seine and Marne rivers, and located in the Île-de-France region.- History:Seine-et-Marne is one of the original 83 departments, created on March 4, 1790 during the French Revolution in application of the law of December 22, 1789... |
Fontainebleau Fontainebleau Fontainebleau is a commune in the metropolitan area of Paris, France. It is located south-southeast of the centre of Paris. Fontainebleau is a sub-prefecture of the Seine-et-Marne department, and it is the seat of the arrondissement of Fontainebleau... |
Fontainebleau Arrondissement of Fontainebleau The arrondissement of Fontainebleau is an arrondissement of France, located in the Seine-et-Marne département, in the Île-de-France région... |
144,849 | 1,227 | 118 | 6 | 87 |
77 Seine-et-Marne Seine-et-Marne is a French department, named after the Seine and Marne rivers, and located in the Île-de-France region.- History:Seine-et-Marne is one of the original 83 departments, created on March 4, 1790 during the French Revolution in application of the law of December 22, 1789... |
Meaux Meaux Meaux is a commune in the Seine-et-Marne department in the Île-de-France region in the metropolitan area of Paris, France. It is located east-northeast from the center of Paris. Meaux is a sub-prefecture of the department and the seat of an arondissement... |
Meaux Arrondissement of Meaux The arrondissement of Meaux is an arrondissement of France, located in the Seine-et-Marne département, in the Île-de-France région. It has 8 cantons and 128 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Meaux are:# Coulommiers... |
258,365 | 1,400 | 185 | 9 | 146 |
77 Seine-et-Marne Seine-et-Marne is a French department, named after the Seine and Marne rivers, and located in the Île-de-France region.- History:Seine-et-Marne is one of the original 83 departments, created on March 4, 1790 during the French Revolution in application of the law of December 22, 1789... |
Melun Melun Melun is a commune in the Seine-et-Marne department in the Île-de-France region in north-central France. Located in the south-eastern suburbs of Paris, Melun is the capital of the department, as the seat of an arrondissement... |
Melun Arrondissement of Melun The arrondissement of Melun is an arrondissement of France, located in the Seine-et-Marne département, in the Île-de-France région. It has 10 cantons and 91 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Melun are:# Brie-Comte-Robert... |
334,950 | 1,336 | 251 | 11 | 113 |
77 Seine-et-Marne Seine-et-Marne is a French department, named after the Seine and Marne rivers, and located in the Île-de-France region.- History:Seine-et-Marne is one of the original 83 departments, created on March 4, 1790 during the French Revolution in application of the law of December 22, 1789... |
Provins Provins Provins is a commune in the Seine-et-Marne department in the Île-de-France region in north-central France.Provins, a town of medieval fairs, became a UNESCOWorld Heritage Site in 2001.-Administration:... |
Provins Arrondissement of Provins The arrondissement of Provins is an arrondissement of France, located inthe Seine-et-Marne département, in the Île-de-France région. It has 9 cantons and 165 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Provins are:# Bray-sur-Seine... |
112,020 | 1,651 | 68 | 7 | 125 |
77 Seine-et-Marne Seine-et-Marne is a French department, named after the Seine and Marne rivers, and located in the Île-de-France region.- History:Seine-et-Marne is one of the original 83 departments, created on March 4, 1790 during the French Revolution in application of the law of December 22, 1789... |
Torcy Torcy, Seine-et-Marne Torcy is a commune in the Seine-et-Marne department in the Île-de-France region in north-central France. It is located in the eastern suburbs of Paris from the center.Torcy is a sub-prefecture of the department and the seat of an arondissement.... |
Torcy Arrondissement of Torcy The arrondissement of Torcy is an arrondissement of France, located in the Seine-et-Marne département, in the Île-de-France région. It has 10 cantons and 43 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Torcy are:# Champs-sur-Marne... |
343,583 | 302 | 1,138 | 10 | 43 |
78 Yvelines Yvelines is a French department in the region of Île-de-France.-History:Yvelines was created from the western part of the defunct department of Seine-et-Oise on 1 January 1968 in accordance with a law passed on 10 January 1964 and a décret d'application from 26 February 1965.It gained the... |
Mantes-la-Jolie Mantes-la-Jolie Mantes-la-Jolie is a commune based in the Yvelines department in the Île-de-France region in north-central France. It is located in the western suburbs of Paris from the center. Mantes-la-Jolie is a sub-prefecture department.-History:... |
Mantes-la-Jolie Arrondissement of Mantes-la-Jolie The arrondissement of Mantes-la-Jolie is an arrondissement of France, located in the Yvelines département, in the Île-de-France région... |
264,269 | 825 | 320 | 8 | 117 |
78 Yvelines Yvelines is a French department in the region of Île-de-France.-History:Yvelines was created from the western part of the defunct department of Seine-et-Oise on 1 January 1968 in accordance with a law passed on 10 January 1964 and a décret d'application from 26 February 1965.It gained the... |
Rambouillet Rambouillet Rambouillet is a commune in the Yvelines department in the Île-de-France in north-central France.It is located in the suburbs of Paris southwest from the center... |
Rambouillet Arrondissement of Rambouillet The arrondissement of Rambouillet is an arrondissement of France, located in the Yvelines département, in the Île-de-France région. It has 5 cantons and 81 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Rambouillet are:# Chevreuse... |
214,219 | 953 | 225 | 5 | 81 |
78 Yvelines Yvelines is a French department in the region of Île-de-France.-History:Yvelines was created from the western part of the defunct department of Seine-et-Oise on 1 January 1968 in accordance with a law passed on 10 January 1964 and a décret d'application from 26 February 1965.It gained the... |
Saint-Germain-en-Laye Saint-Germain-en-Laye Saint-Germain-en-Laye is a commune in the Yvelines department in the Île-de-France in north-central France. It is located in the western suburbs of Paris from the centre.Inhabitants are called Saint-Germanois... |
Saint-Germain-en-Laye Arrondissement of Saint-Germain-en-Laye The arrondissement of Saint-Germain-en-Laye is an arrondissement of France, located in the Yvelines département, in the Île-de-France région... |
528,320 | 341 | 1,551 | 16 | 45 |
78 Yvelines Yvelines is a French department in the region of Île-de-France.-History:Yvelines was created from the western part of the defunct department of Seine-et-Oise on 1 January 1968 in accordance with a law passed on 10 January 1964 and a décret d'application from 26 February 1965.It gained the... |
Versailles Versailles Versailles , a city renowned for its château, the Palace of Versailles, was the de facto capital of the kingdom of France for over a century, from 1682 to 1789. It is now a wealthy suburb of Paris and remains an important administrative and judicial centre... |
Versailles Arrondissement of Versailles The arrondissement of Versailles is an arrondissement of France, located in the Yvelines département, in the Île-de-France région. It has 10 cantons and 19 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Versailles are:# Le Chesnay... |
347,496 | 165 | 2,103 | 10 | 19 |
79 Deux-Sèvres Deux-Sèvres is a French département. Deux-Sèvres literally means "two Sèvres": the Sèvre Nantaise and the Sèvre Niortaise are two rivers which have their sources in the department.-History:... |
Bressuire Bressuire Bressuire is a commune in the Deux-Sèvres department in France. The town is situated on an eminence overlooking the Dolo, a tributary of the Argenton.-Notable buildings:... |
Bressuire Arrondissement of Bressuire The arrondissement of Bressuire is an arrondissement of France, located in the Deux-Sèvres département, in the Poitou-Charentes région... |
91,673 | 1,623 | 56 | 7 | 62 |
79 Deux-Sèvres Deux-Sèvres is a French département. Deux-Sèvres literally means "two Sèvres": the Sèvre Nantaise and the Sèvre Niortaise are two rivers which have their sources in the department.-History:... |
Niort Niort Niort is a commune in the Deux-Sèvres department in western France.The Latin name of the city was Novioritum.The population of Niort is 60,486 and more than 137,000 people live in the urban area.... |
Niort Arrondissement of Niort The arrondissement of Niort is an arrondissement of France, located in the Deux-Sèvres département, in the Poitou-Charentes région. It has 18 cantons and 166 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Niort are:# Beauvoir-sur-Niort... |
190,708 | 2,792 | 68 | 18 | 166 |
79 Deux-Sèvres Deux-Sèvres is a French département. Deux-Sèvres literally means "two Sèvres": the Sèvre Nantaise and the Sèvre Niortaise are two rivers which have their sources in the department.-History:... |
Parthenay Parthenay Parthenay is an ancient fortified town and commune in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France, sited on a rocky spur that is surrounded on two sides by the River Thouet... |
Parthenay Arrondissement of Parthenay The arrondissement of Parthenay is an arrondissement of France, located in the Deux-Sèvres département, in the Poitou-Charentes région... |
62,011 | 1,585 | 39 | 8 | 77 |
80 Somme Somme is a department of France, located in the north of the country and named after the Somme river. It is part of the Picardy region of France.... |
Abbeville Abbeville Abbeville is a commune in the Somme department in Picardie in northern France.-Location:Abbeville is located on the Somme River, from its modern mouth in the English Channel, and northwest of Amiens... |
Abbeville Arrondissement of Abbeville The arrondissement of Abbeville is an arrondissement of the Somme département, in the Picardie région of France. It has 12 cantons and 169 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Abbeville are:# Abbeville-Nord# Abbeville-Sud... |
125,258 | 1,589 | 79 | 12 | 169 |
80 Somme Somme is a department of France, located in the north of the country and named after the Somme river. It is part of the Picardy region of France.... |
Amiens Amiens Amiens is a city and commune in northern France, north of Paris and south-west of Lille. It is the capital of the Somme department in Picardy... |
Amiens Arrondissement of Amiens The arrondissement of Amiens is an arrondissement of France, located in the Somme département, in the Picardie région. It has 21 cantons and 312 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Amiens are:# Acheux-en-Amiénois... |
299,776 | 2,465 | 122 | 21 | 313 |
80 Somme Somme is a department of France, located in the north of the country and named after the Somme river. It is part of the Picardy region of France.... |
Montdidier Montdidier, Somme Montdidier is a commune in the Somme department in Picardie in northern France.-Geography:Montdidier is situated on the D935 road, some 30 km southeast of Amiens, in the region known as the ‘Santerre’.-Population:-History:... |
Montdidier Arrondissement of Montdidier The arrondissement of Montdidier is an arrondissement of France, located in the Somme département, in the Picardie région. It has 5 cantons and 132 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Montdidier are:# Ailly-sur-Noye# Montdidier... |
51,644 | 916 | 56 | 5 | 132 |
80 Somme Somme is a department of France, located in the north of the country and named after the Somme river. It is part of the Picardy region of France.... |
Péronne Péronne, Somme Péronne is a commune of the Somme department in Picardie in northern France.It is close to where the Battles of the Somme took place during World War I... |
Péronne Arrondissement of Péronne The arrondissement of Péronne is an arrondissement of France, located in the Somme département, in the Picardie région. It has 8 cantons and 169 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Péronne are:# Albert# Bray-sur-Somme... |
78,873 | 1,200 | 66 | 8 | 169 |
81 | Albi | Albi Arrondissement of Albi The arrondissement of Albi is an arrondissement of France, located in the Tarn department, in the Midi-Pyrénées region. It has 23 cantons and 170 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Albi are:# Alban# Albi-Centre# Albi-Est... |
164,990 | 2,732 | 60 | 23 | 170 |
81 | Castres Castres Castres is a commune, and arrondissement capital in the Tarn department and Midi-Pyrénées region in southern France. It lies in the former French province of Languedoc.... |
Castres Arrondissement of Castres The arrondissement of Castres is an arrondissement of France, located in the Tarn département, in the Midi-Pyrénées région. It has 23 cantons and 153 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Castres are:# Anglès# Brassac... |
178,412 | 3,026 | 59 | 23 | 154 |
82 Tarn-et-Garonne Tarn-et-Garonne is a French department in the southwest of France. It is traversed by the Rivers Tarn and Garonne, from which it takes its name.-History:... |
Castelsarrasin Castelsarrasin Castelsarrasin is a commune in the Tarn-et-Garonne department in Midi-Pyrénées region of France. The inhabitants are called Castelsarrasinois.-History:The first signs of life in the town is from 961... |
Castelsarrasin Arrondissement of Castelsarrasin The arrondissement of Castelsarrasin is an arrondissement of France, located in the Tarn-et-Garonne département, in the Midi-Pyrénées région... |
68,656 | 1,602 | 43 | 12 | 103 |
82 Tarn-et-Garonne Tarn-et-Garonne is a French department in the southwest of France. It is traversed by the Rivers Tarn and Garonne, from which it takes its name.-History:... |
Montauban Montauban Montauban is a commune in the Tarn-et-Garonne department in the Midi-Pyrénées region in southern France. It is the capital of the department and lies north of Toulouse.... |
Montauban Arrondissement of Montauban The arrondissement of Montauban is an arrondissement of France, located in the department of Tarn-et-Garonne, in the Midi-Pyrénées region. It has 18 cantons and 92 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Montauban are:# Caussade# Caylus... |
137,378 | 2,117 | 65 | 18 | 92 |
83 | Brignoles Brignoles Brignoles is a commune in the Var department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southern France. It is a sub-prefecture of the department.It was the summer residence of the counts of Provence... |
Brignoles Arrondissement of Brignoles The arrondissement of Brignoles is an arrondissement of France, located in the Var department, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. It has 9 cantons and 61 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Brignoles are:# Aups# Barjols... |
107,054 | 2,260 | 47 | 9 | 61 |
83 | Draguignan Draguignan Draguignan is a commune in the Var department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, in southeastern France.It is a sub-prefecture of the department and self-proclaimed "capital of Artillery" and "Porte du Verdon".The city is only from St... |
Draguignan Arrondissement of Draguignan The arrondissement of Draguignan is an arrondissement of France, located in the Var department, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. It has 12 cantons and 58 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Draguignan are:# Callas... |
264,632 | 2,417 | 110 | 12 | 58 |
83 | Toulon Toulon Toulon is a town in southern France and a large military harbor on the Mediterranean coast, with a major French naval base. Located in the Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur region, Toulon is the capital of the Var department in the former province of Provence.... |
Toulon Arrondissement of Toulon The arrondissement of Toulon is an arrondissement of France, located in the Var department, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. It has 22 cantons and 34 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Toulon are:# Le Beausset# Collobrières... |
526,755 | 1,296 | 407 | 22 | 34 |
84 Vaucluse The Vaucluse is a department in the southeast of France, named after the famous spring, the Fontaine-de-Vaucluse.- History :Vaucluse was created on 12 August 1793 out of parts of the departments of Bouches-du-Rhône, Drôme, and Basses-Alpes... |
Apt Apt, Vaucluse Apt is a commune in the Vaucluse department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France.It lies on the left bank of the Calavon, east of Avignon... |
Apt Arrondissement of Apt The arrondissement of Apt is an arrondissement of France, located in the Vaucluse department, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. It has 6 cantons and 56 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Apt are:# Apt# Bonnieux# Cadenet... |
116,644 | 1,377 | 85 | 6 | 56 |
84 Vaucluse The Vaucluse is a department in the southeast of France, named after the famous spring, the Fontaine-de-Vaucluse.- History :Vaucluse was created on 12 August 1793 out of parts of the departments of Bouches-du-Rhône, Drôme, and Basses-Alpes... |
Avignon Avignon Avignon is a French commune in southeastern France in the départment of the Vaucluse bordered by the left bank of the Rhône river. Of the 94,787 inhabitants of the city on 1 January 2010, 12 000 live in the ancient town centre surrounded by its medieval ramparts.Often referred to as the... |
Avignon Arrondissement of Avignon The arrondissement of Avignon is an arrondissement of France, located in the Vaucluse department, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. It has 10 cantons and 37 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Avignon are:# Avignon-Est... |
269,828 | 924 | 292 | 10 | 37 |
84 Vaucluse The Vaucluse is a department in the southeast of France, named after the famous spring, the Fontaine-de-Vaucluse.- History :Vaucluse was created on 12 August 1793 out of parts of the departments of Bouches-du-Rhône, Drôme, and Basses-Alpes... |
Carpentras Carpentras Carpentras is a commune in the Vaucluse department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France.It stands on the banks of the Auzon... |
Carpentras Arrondissement of Carpentras The arrondissement of Carpentras is an arrondissement of France, located in the Vaucluse department, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. It has 8 cantons and 58 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Carpentras are:# Beaumes-de-Venise... |
113,213 | 1,266 | 89 | 8 | 58 |
85 Vendée The Vendée is a department in the Pays-de-la-Loire region in west central France, on the Atlantic Ocean. The name Vendée is taken from the Vendée river which runs through the south-eastern part of the department.-History:... |
Fontenay-le-Comte Fontenay-le-Comte Fontenay-le-Comte is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in France. It is a sub-prefecture of the department.-Geography:The Vendée River flows though the town. The town has an area of .-History:... |
Fontenay-le-Comte Arrondissement of Fontenay-le-Comte The arrondissement of Fontenay-le-Comte is an arrondissement of France, located in the Vendée département, in the Pays de la Loire région... |
119,403 | 2,129 | 56 | 9 | 107 |
85 Vendée The Vendée is a department in the Pays-de-la-Loire region in west central France, on the Atlantic Ocean. The name Vendée is taken from the Vendée river which runs through the south-eastern part of the department.-History:... |
La Roche-sur-Yon La Roche-sur-Yon La Roche-sur-Yon is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.It is the capital of the department. Its inhabitants are called Yonnais.-History:... |
La Roche-sur-Yon Arrondissement of La Roche-sur-Yon The arrondissement of La Roche-sur-Yon is an arrondissement of France, located in the Vendée département, in the Pays de la Loire région... |
230,386 | 2,495 | 92 | 11 | 92 |
85 Vendée The Vendée is a department in the Pays-de-la-Loire region in west central France, on the Atlantic Ocean. The name Vendée is taken from the Vendée river which runs through the south-eastern part of the department.-History:... |
Les Sables-d'Olonne Les Sables-d'Olonne Les Sables-d'Olonne is a seaside town in western France, by the Atlantic Ocean. It is a commune and a sub-prefecture of the Vendée department.-Events:... |
Les Sables-d'Olonne Arrondissement of Les Sables-d'Olonne The arrondissement of Les Sables-d'Olonne is an arrondissement of France, located in the Vendée département, in the Pays de la Loire région... |
189,875 | 2,096 | 91 | 11 | 83 |
86 Vienne Vienne is the northernmost département of the Poitou-Charentes region of France, named after the river Vienne.- Viennese history :Vienne is one of the original 83 departments, established on March 4, 1790 during the French Revolution. It was created from parts of the former provinces of Poitou,... |
Châtellerault Châtellerault Châtellerault is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in France.It is located to the north of Poitou, and the residents are called Châtelleraudais.-Geography:... |
Châtellerault Arrondissement of Châtellerault The arrondissement of Châtellerault is an arrondissement of France, located in the Vienne département, in the Poitou-Charentes région. It has 12 cantons and 96 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Châtellerault are:... |
109,202 | 2,065 | 53 | 12 | 96 |
86 Vienne Vienne is the northernmost département of the Poitou-Charentes region of France, named after the river Vienne.- Viennese history :Vienne is one of the original 83 departments, established on March 4, 1790 during the French Revolution. It was created from parts of the former provinces of Poitou,... |
Montmorillon Montmorillon Montmorillon is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.The clay mineral montmorillonite was named after Montmorillon after its discovery there in 1847.-External links:*... |
Montmorillon Arrondissement of Montmorillon The arrondissement of Montmorillon is an arrondissement of France, located in the Vienne département, in the Poitou-Charentes région. It has 11 cantons and 98 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Montmorillon are:... |
74,045 | 3,000 | 25 | 11 | 98 |
86 Vienne Vienne is the northernmost département of the Poitou-Charentes region of France, named after the river Vienne.- Viennese history :Vienne is one of the original 83 departments, established on March 4, 1790 during the French Revolution. It was created from parts of the former provinces of Poitou,... |
Poitiers Poitiers Poitiers is a city on the Clain river in west central France. It is a commune and the capital of the Vienne department and of the Poitou-Charentes region. The centre is picturesque and its streets are interesting for predominant remains of historical architecture, especially from the Romanesque... |
Poitiers Arrondissement of Poitiers The arrondissement of Poitiers is an arrondissement of France, located in the Vienne département, in the Poitou-Charentes région. It has 15 cantons and 87 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Poitiers are:# Lusignan# Mirebeau... |
215,777 | 1,926 | 112 | 15 | 87 |
87 Haute-Vienne Haute-Vienne is a French department named after the Vienne River. It is one of three departments that together constitute the French region of Limousin.The chief and largest city is Limoges... |
Bellac Bellac Bellac is a commune in the Haute-Vienne department in the Limousin region in western France.Inhabitants are known as Bellachons.This is where the French Jean Giraudoux, writer of L'Apollon de Bellac, was born in 1882... |
Bellac Arrondissement of Bellac The Arrondissement of Bellac is an arrondissement of France, located in the Haute-Vienne département, in the Limousin région. It has 8 cantons and 63 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Bellac are:# Bellac... |
40,120 | 1,780 | 23 | 8 | 63 |
87 Haute-Vienne Haute-Vienne is a French department named after the Vienne River. It is one of three departments that together constitute the French region of Limousin.The chief and largest city is Limoges... |
Limoges Limoges Limoges |Limousin]] dialect of Occitan) is a city and commune, the capital of the Haute-Vienne department and the administrative capital of the Limousin région in west-central France.... |
Limoges Arrondissement of Limoges The arrondissement of Limoges is an arrondissement of France, located in the Haute-Vienne département, in the Limousin région. It has 28 cantons and 108 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Limoges are:# Aixe-sur-Vienne# Ambazac... |
278,439 | 2,945 | 95 | 28 | 108 |
87 Haute-Vienne Haute-Vienne is a French department named after the Vienne River. It is one of three departments that together constitute the French region of Limousin.The chief and largest city is Limoges... |
Rochechouart Rochechouart Rochechouart is a commune in the Haute-Vienne department in the Limousin region in west-central France. It is a sub-prefecture of the department.... |
Rochechouart Arrondissement of Rochechouart The arrondissement of Rochechouart is an arrondissement of France, located in the Haute-Vienne département, in the Limousin région. It has 6 cantons and 30 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Rochechouart are:... |
35,334 | 795 | 44 | 6 | 30 |
88 Vosges Vosges is a French department, named after the local mountain range. It contains the hometown of Joan of Arc, Domrémy.-History:The Vosges department is one of the original 83 departments of France, created on February 9, 1790 during the French Revolution. It was made of territories that had been... |
Épinal Épinal Épinal is a commune in northeastern France and the capital of the Vosges department. Inhabitants are known as Spinaliens.-Geography:The commune has a land area of 59.24 km²... |
Épinal Arrondissement of Épinal The arrondissement of Épinal is an arrondissement of France, located in the Vosges département, in the Lorraine région. It has 15 cantons and 251 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Épinal are:# Bains-les-Bains# Bruyères... |
225,898 | 3,098 | 73 | 15 | 251 |
88 Vosges Vosges is a French department, named after the local mountain range. It contains the hometown of Joan of Arc, Domrémy.-History:The Vosges department is one of the original 83 departments of France, created on February 9, 1790 during the French Revolution. It was made of territories that had been... |
Neufchâteau Neufchâteau, Vosges Neufchâteau is a commune in the Vosges department in Lorraine in northeastern France.Inhabitants are called Néocastriens.-Geography:Positioned at the confluence of the Rivers Meuse and Mouzon, the little town dominates the Vosges Plain... |
Neufchâteau | 61,656 | 1,611 | 38 | 7 | 174 |
88 Vosges Vosges is a French department, named after the local mountain range. It contains the hometown of Joan of Arc, Domrémy.-History:The Vosges department is one of the original 83 departments of France, created on February 9, 1790 during the French Revolution. It was made of territories that had been... |
Saint-Dié-des-Vosges Saint-Dié-des-Vosges Saint-Dié-des-Vosges, commonly referred to as Saint-Dié, is a commune in the Vosges department in Lorraine in northeastern France.It is a sub-prefecture of the department.-Geography:... |
Saint-Dié-des-Vosges Arrondissement of Saint-Dié-des-Vosges The arrondissement of Saint-Dié-des-Vosges is an arrondissement of France, located in the Vosges département, in the Lorraine région. It has 9 cantons and 90 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Saint-Dié-des-Vosges are:... |
93,398 | 1,166 | 80 | 9 | 90 |
89 Yonne Yonne is a French department named after the Yonne River. It is one of the four constituent departments of Burgundy in eastern France and its prefecture is Auxerre. Its official number is 89.... |
Auxerre Auxerre Auxerre is a commune in the Bourgogne region in north-central France, between Paris and Dijon. It is the capital of the Yonne department.Auxerre's population today is about 45,000... |
Auxerre Arrondissement of Auxerre The arrondissement of Auxerre is an arrondissement of France, located in the Yonne département, in the Bourgogne région. It has 22 cantons and 196 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Auxerre are:# Aillant-sur-Tholon... |
178,743 | 3,515 | 51 | 22 | 196 |
89 Yonne Yonne is a French department named after the Yonne River. It is one of the four constituent departments of Burgundy in eastern France and its prefecture is Auxerre. Its official number is 89.... |
Avallon Avallon Avallon is a commune in the Yonne department in Burgundy in center-eastern France.-Geography:Avallon is located 50 km south-southeast of Auxerre, served by a branch of the Paris-Lyon railway and by exit 22 of the A6 motorway... |
Avallon Arrondissement of Avallon The arrondissement of Avallon is an arrondissement of France, located in the Yonne département, in the Bourgogne région. It has 10 cantons and 149 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Avallon are:# Ancy-le-Franc# Avallon... |
50,618 | 2,209 | 23 | 10 | 149 |
89 Yonne Yonne is a French department named after the Yonne River. It is one of the four constituent departments of Burgundy in eastern France and its prefecture is Auxerre. Its official number is 89.... |
Sens Sens Sens is a commune in the Yonne department in Burgundy in north-central France.Sens is a sub-prefecture of the department. It is crossed by the Yonne and the Vanne, which empties into the Yonne here.-History:... |
Sens Arrondissement of Sens The Arrondissement of Sens is an arrondissement of France, located in the Yonne département, in the Bourgogne région. It has 10 cantons and 108 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Sens are:# Cerisiers# Chéroy# Pont-sur-Yonne... |
103,860 | 1,704 | 61 | 10 | 108 |
90 Territoire de Belfort The Territoire de Belfort is a department in the Franche-Comté region of eastern France.-Administration:Its departmental code is 90, and its prefecture is Belfort... |
Belfort Belfort Belfort is a commune in the Territoire de Belfort department in Franche-Comté in northeastern France and is the prefecture of the department. It is located on the Savoureuse, on the strategically important natural route between the Rhine and the Rhône – the Belfort Gap or Burgundian Gate .-... |
Belfort Arrondissement of Belfort The arrondissement of Belfort is an arrondissement in the Franche-Comté région of France. It is the only arrondissement located in the Territoire de Belfort département... |
137,408 | 609 | 225 | 15 | 102 |
91 Essonne Essonne is a French department in the region of Île-de-France. It is named after the Essonne River.It was formed on 1 January 1968 when Seine-et-Oise was split into smaller departments.- History :... |
Étampes Étampes Étampes is a commune in the metropolitan area of Paris, France. It is located south-southwest from the center of Paris . Étampes is a sub-prefecture of the Essonne department.... |
Étampes Arrondissement of Étampes The arrondissement of Étampes is an arrondissement of France, located in the Essonne département, in the Île-de-France région. It has 6 cantons and 79 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Étampes are:# Dourdan# Étampes# Étréchy... |
125,148 | 876 | 143 | 6 | 79 |
91 Essonne Essonne is a French department in the region of Île-de-France. It is named after the Essonne River.It was formed on 1 January 1968 when Seine-et-Oise was split into smaller departments.- History :... |
Évry | Évry Arrondissement of Évry The arrondissement of Évry is an arrondissement of France, located in the Essonne département, in the Île-de-France région. It has 17 cantons and 52 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Évry are:# Brunoy# Corbeil-Essonnes-Est... |
471,435 | 469 | 1,005 | 17 | 52 |
91 Essonne Essonne is a French department in the region of Île-de-France. It is named after the Essonne River.It was formed on 1 January 1968 when Seine-et-Oise was split into smaller departments.- History :... |
Palaiseau Palaiseau Palaiseau is a commune in the southern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the center of Paris. Palaiseau is a sub-prefecture of the Essonne department and the seat of the Arrondissement of Palaiseau.... |
Palaiseau Arrondissement of Palaiseau The arrondissement of Palaiseau is an arrondissement of France, located in the Essonne département, in the Île-de-France région. It has 19 cantons and 65 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Palaiseau are:# Arpajon# Athis-Mons... |
537,655 | 459 | 1,171 | 19 | 65 |
92 Hauts-de-Seine Hauts-de-Seine is designated number 92 of the 101 départements in France. It is part of the Île-de-France region, and covers the western inner suburbs of Paris... |
Antony Antony, Hauts-de-Seine -Personalities:Antony was the birthplace of:* Nicola Sirkis singer with the French band Indochine* Agnès Jaoui screenwriter, film director and actress* Laurent Lafforgue , mathematician-International relations:... |
Antony Arrondissement of Antony The arrondissement of Antony is an arrondissement of France, located in the Hauts-de-Seine département, in the Île-de-France région. It has 12 cantons and 12 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Antony are:# Antony# Bagneux... |
380,371 | 49 | 7,775 | 12 | 12 |
92 Hauts-de-Seine Hauts-de-Seine is designated number 92 of the 101 départements in France. It is part of the Île-de-France region, and covers the western inner suburbs of Paris... |
Boulogne-Billancourt Boulogne-Billancourt Boulogne-Billancourt is a commune in the western suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the centre of Paris. Boulogne-Billancourt is a sub-prefecture of the Hauts-de-Seine department and the seat of the Arrondissement of Boulogne-Billancourt.... |
Boulogne-Billancourt Arrondissement of Boulogne-Billancourt The arrondissement of Boulogne-Billancourt is an arrondissement of France, located in the Hauts-de-Seine département, in the Île-de-France région... |
292,409 | 46 | 6,417 | 9 | 9 |
92 Hauts-de-Seine Hauts-de-Seine is designated number 92 of the 101 départements in France. It is part of the Île-de-France region, and covers the western inner suburbs of Paris... |
Nanterre Nanterre Nanterre is a commune in the western suburbs of Paris, France. It is located west of the center of Paris.Nanterre is the capital of the Hauts-de-Seine department as well as the seat of the Arrondissement of Nanterre.... |
Nanterre Arrondissement of Nanterre The arrondissement of Nanterre is an arrondissement of France, located in the Hauts-de-Seine département, in the Île-de-France région. It has 24 cantons and 15 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Nanterre are:... |
756,101 | 81 | 9,321 | 24 | 15 |
93 Seine-Saint-Denis - Culture :A number of hip hop artists come from the Seine-Saint-Denis, including one of the first major hip-hop groups in France, NTM, as well as Lord Kossity, or more recent acts such as Tandem or Sefyu.- Miscellaneous topics :... |
Bobigny Bobigny Bobigny is a commune, or town, in the northeastern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the center of Paris. Bobigny is the préfecture of the Seine-Saint-Denis département, as well as the seat of the Arrondissement of Bobigny... |
Bobigny Arrondissement of Bobigny The arrondissement of Bobigny is an arrondissement of France, located in the Seine-Saint-Denis département, in the Île-de-France région... |
529,237 | 66 | 8,046 | 17 | 15 |
93 Seine-Saint-Denis - Culture :A number of hip hop artists come from the Seine-Saint-Denis, including one of the first major hip-hop groups in France, NTM, as well as Lord Kossity, or more recent acts such as Tandem or Sefyu.- Miscellaneous topics :... |
Le Raincy Le Raincy Le Raincy is a commune in the eastern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the center of Paris. Le Raincy is a sub-prefecture of the Seine-Saint-Denis department and the seat of the Arrondissement of Le Raincy.... |
Le Raincy Arrondissement of Le Raincy The arrondissement of Le Raincy is an arrondissement of France, located in the Seine-Saint-Denis département, in the Île-de-France région... |
506,374 | 123 | 4,116 | 13 | 16 |
93 Seine-Saint-Denis - Culture :A number of hip hop artists come from the Seine-Saint-Denis, including one of the first major hip-hop groups in France, NTM, as well as Lord Kossity, or more recent acts such as Tandem or Sefyu.- Miscellaneous topics :... |
Saint-Denis | Saint-Denis Arrondissement of Saint-Denis, Seine-Saint-Denis The arrondissement of Saint-Denis is an arrondissement of France, located in the Seine-Saint-Denis département, in the Île-de-France région... |
347,250 | 47 | 7,326 | 10 | 9 |
94 Val-de-Marne Val-de-Marne is a French department, named after the Marne River, located in the Île-de-France region. The department is situated to the southeast of the city of Paris.- Geography :... |
Créteil Créteil -Health:As of 1 January 2006, 27 pharmacies, about 60 dentists, about 60 general practitioners, 10 pediatricians, and a half-dozen ophthalmologists and dermatologists constitute the general medical staff of the city.Health facilities include:... |
Créteil Arrondissement of Créteil The arrondissement of Créteil is an arrondissement of France, located in the Val-de-Marne département, in the Île-de-France région. It has 25 cantons and 23 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Créteil are:# Alfortville-Nord... |
625,868 | 146 | 4,272 | 25 | 23 |
94 Val-de-Marne Val-de-Marne is a French department, named after the Marne River, located in the Île-de-France region. The department is situated to the southeast of the city of Paris.- Geography :... |
L'Haÿ-les-Roses L'Haÿ-les-Roses L'Haÿ-les-Roses is a commune in the southern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the centre of Paris. L'Haÿ-les-Roses is a sous-préfecture of the Val-de-Marne département, being the seat of the Arrondissement of L'Haÿ-les-Roses.... |
L'Haÿ-les-Roses Arrondissement of L'Haÿ-les-Roses The arrondissement of L'Haÿ-les-Roses is an arrondissement of France, located in the Val-de-Marne département, in the Île-de-France région... |
236,803 | 35 | 6,682 | 9 | 10 |
94 Val-de-Marne Val-de-Marne is a French department, named after the Marne River, located in the Île-de-France region. The department is situated to the southeast of the city of Paris.- Geography :... |
Nogent-sur-Marne Nogent-sur-Marne Nogent-sur-Marne is a commune in the eastern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the centre of Paris. Nogent-sur-Marne is a sous-préfecture of the Val-de-Marne département, being the seat of the Arrondissement of Nogent-sur-Marne.-History:... |
Nogent-sur-Marne Arrondissement of Nogent-sur-Marne The arrondissement of Nogent-sur-Marne is an arrondissement of France, located in the Val-de-Marne département, in the Île-de-France région... |
364,579 | 63 | 5,778 | 15 | 14 |
95 Val-d'Oise Val-d'Oise is a French department, created in 1968 after the split of the Seine-et-Oise department and located in the Île-de-France region. In local slang, it is known as "quatre-vingt quinze" or "neuf cinq"... |
Argenteuil Argenteuil Argenteuil is a commune in the northwestern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the center of Paris. Argenteuil is a sub-prefecture of the Val-d'Oise department, the seat of the arrondissement of Argenteuil.... |
Argenteuil Arrondissement of Argenteuil The arrondissement of Argenteuil is an arrondissement of France, located in the Val-d'Oise département, in the Île-de-France région. It has 7 cantons and 7 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Argenteuil are:# Argenteuil-Est... |
209,860 | 53 | 3,925 | 7 | 7 |
95 Val-d'Oise Val-d'Oise is a French department, created in 1968 after the split of the Seine-et-Oise department and located in the Île-de-France region. In local slang, it is known as "quatre-vingt quinze" or "neuf cinq"... |
Pontoise Pontoise Pontoise is a commune in the northwestern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the centre of Paris, in the "new town" of Cergy-Pontoise.-Administration:... |
Pontoise Arrondissement of Pontoise The arrondissement of Pontoise is an arrondissement of France, located in the Val-d'Oise département, in the Île-de-France région. It has 17 cantons and 117 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Pontoise are:# Beauchamp... |
467,888 | 828 | 565 | 17 | 117 |
95 Val-d'Oise Val-d'Oise is a French department, created in 1968 after the split of the Seine-et-Oise department and located in the Île-de-France region. In local slang, it is known as "quatre-vingt quinze" or "neuf cinq"... |
Sarcelles Sarcelles Sarcelles is a commune in the northern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the center of Paris. Sarcelles is a sub-prefecture of the Val-d'Oise department and the seat of the Arrondissement of Sarcelles.... |
Sarcelles Arrondissement of Sarcelles The arrondissement of Sarcelles is an arrondissement of France, located in the Val-d'Oise département, in the Île-de-France région. It has 15 cantons and 61 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Sarcelles are:# Domont# Écouen... |
427,716 | 364 | 1,174 | 15 | 61 |
971 Guadeloupe Guadeloupe is an archipelago located in the Leeward Islands, in the Lesser Antilles, with a land area of 1,628 square kilometres and a population of 400,000. It is the first overseas region of France, consisting of a single overseas department. As with the other overseas departments, Guadeloupe... |
Basse-Terre Basse-Terre Basse-Terre is the prefecture of Guadeloupe, an overseas region and department of France located in the Lesser Antilles... |
Basse-Terre Arrondissement of Basse-Terre The arrondissement of Basse-Terre is an arrondissement of France, located in the Guadeloupe département, in the Guadeloupe région. It has 17 cantons and 18 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Basse-Terre are:# Baie-Mahault... |
175,691 | 854 | 206 | 17 | 18 |
971 Guadeloupe Guadeloupe is an archipelago located in the Leeward Islands, in the Lesser Antilles, with a land area of 1,628 square kilometres and a population of 400,000. It is the first overseas region of France, consisting of a single overseas department. As with the other overseas departments, Guadeloupe... |
Pointe-à-Pitre Pointe-à-Pitre Pointe-à-Pitre is the largest city of Guadeloupe, an overseas région and département of France located in the Lesser Antilles, of which it is a sous-préfecture, being the seat of the Arrondissement of Pointe-à-Pitre.... |
Pointe-à-Pitre Arrondissement of Pointe-à-Pitre The arrondissement of Pointe-à-Pitre is an arrondissement of France, located in the Guadeloupe département, in the Guadeloupe région. It has 23 cantons and 14 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Pointe-à-Pitre are:... |
210,875 | 774 | 272 | 23 | 14 |
972 Martinique Martinique is an island in the eastern Caribbean Sea, with a land area of . Like Guadeloupe, it is an overseas region of France, consisting of a single overseas department. To the northwest lies Dominica, to the south St Lucia, and to the southeast Barbados... |
Fort-de-France Fort-de-France Fort-de-France is the capital of France's Caribbean overseas department of Martinique. It is also one of the major cities in the Caribbean. Exports include sugar, rum, tinned fruit, and cacao.-Geography:... |
Fort-de-France Arrondissement of Fort-de-France The arrondissement of Fort-de-France is an arrondissement of France, located in the Martinique département, in the Martinique région... |
166,139 | 171 | 972 | 16 | 4 |
972 Martinique Martinique is an island in the eastern Caribbean Sea, with a land area of . Like Guadeloupe, it is an overseas region of France, consisting of a single overseas department. To the northwest lies Dominica, to the south St Lucia, and to the southeast Barbados... |
Le Marin Le Marin Le Marin is a town and commune in the French overseas department of Martinique.-Points of interest:In Le Marin there is Église du Marin, an old church built in 1766. It contains a marble altar and some figurettes worth seeing.-External links:*... |
Le Marin Arrondissement of Le Marin The arrondissement of Le Marin is an arrondissement of France, located in the Martinique département, in the Martinique région. It has 13 cantons and 12 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Le Marin are:# Les Anses-d'Arlet... |
106,818 | 409 | 261 | 13 | 12 |
972 Martinique Martinique is an island in the eastern Caribbean Sea, with a land area of . Like Guadeloupe, it is an overseas region of France, consisting of a single overseas department. To the northwest lies Dominica, to the south St Lucia, and to the southeast Barbados... |
Saint-Pierre Saint-Pierre, Martinique Saint-Pierre is a town and commune of France's Caribbean overseas department of Martinique, founded in 1635 by Pierre Belain d'Esnambuc. Before the total destruction of Saint-Pierre in 1902 by a volcanic eruption, it was the most important city of Martinique culturally and economically, being known... |
Saint-Pierre Arrondissement of Saint-Pierre, Martinique The arrondissement of Saint-Pierre is an arrondissement of France, located in the Martinique département, in the Martinique région. It has 5 cantons and 8 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Saint-Pierre are:# Le Carbet... |
23,464 | 210 | 112 | 5 | 8 |
972 Martinique Martinique is an island in the eastern Caribbean Sea, with a land area of . Like Guadeloupe, it is an overseas region of France, consisting of a single overseas department. To the northwest lies Dominica, to the south St Lucia, and to the southeast Barbados... |
La Trinité La Trinité, Martinique La Trinité is a town and commune in the French overseas department of Martinique.-External links:*... |
La Trinité Arrondissement of La Trinité The arrondissement of La Trinité is an arrondissement of France, located in the Martinique département, in the Martinique région. It has 11 cantons and 10 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of La Trinité are:# L'Ajoupa-Bouillon... |
85,006 | 338 | 252 | 11 | 10 |
973 French Guiana French Guiana is an overseas region of France, consisting of a single overseas department located on the northern Atlantic coast of South America. It has borders with two nations, Brazil to the east and south, and Suriname to the west... |
Cayenne Cayenne Cayenne is the capital of French Guiana, an overseas region and department of France located in South America. The city stands on a former island at the mouth of the Cayenne River on the Atlantic coast. The city's motto is "Ferit Aurum Industria" which means "Work brings wealth"... |
Cayenne Arrondissement of Cayenne The arrondissement of Cayenne is an arrondissement of France, located in the Guyane département, in the Guyane région. It has 16 cantons and 14 communes... |
119,660 | 42,589 | 3 | 16 | 14 |
973 French Guiana French Guiana is an overseas region of France, consisting of a single overseas department located on the northern Atlantic coast of South America. It has borders with two nations, Brazil to the east and south, and Suriname to the west... |
Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni is a commune of French Guiana, an overseas region and department of France located in South America. Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni is one of the two sub-prefectures of French Guiana and the seat of the Arrondissement of Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni... |
Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni Arrondissement of Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni The arrondissement of Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni is an arrondissement of France, located in the Guyane département, in the Guyane région. It has 3 cantons and 8 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni are:# Mana... |
37,553 | 40,945 | 1 | 3 | 8 |
974 Réunion Réunion is a French island with a population of about 800,000 located in the Indian Ocean, east of Madagascar, about south west of Mauritius, the nearest island.Administratively, Réunion is one of the overseas departments of France... |
Saint-Benoît Saint-Benoît, Réunion Saint-Benoît is a commune in the French overseas department of Réunion. It is located on the eastern part of the island of Réunion, about 40 kilometres southeast of Saint-Denis, the capital.-Geography:... |
Saint-Benoît Arrondissement of Saint-Benoît The arrondissement of Saint-Benoît is an arrondissement of France, located in the Réunion département, in the Réunion région. It has 9 cantons and 6 communes.- Cantons :The cantons of the arrondissement of Saint-Benoît are :... |
101,804 | 736 | 138 | 9 | 6 |
974 Réunion Réunion is a French island with a population of about 800,000 located in the Indian Ocean, east of Madagascar, about south west of Mauritius, the nearest island.Administratively, Réunion is one of the overseas departments of France... |
Saint-Denis Saint-Denis, Réunion Saint-Denis is the préfecture of the French overseas region and department of Réunion, in the Indian Ocean. It is located at the island's northernmost point, close to the mouth of the Rivière Saint-Denis.... |
Saint-Denis Arrondissement of Saint-Denis, Réunion The arrondissement of Saint-Denis is an arrondissement of France, located in the Réunion département, in the Réunion région. It has 11 cantons and 3 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Saint-Denis are :... |
236,599 | 423 | 560 | 14 | 5 |
974 Réunion Réunion is a French island with a population of about 800,000 located in the Indian Ocean, east of Madagascar, about south west of Mauritius, the nearest island.Administratively, Réunion is one of the overseas departments of France... |
Saint-Paul Saint-Paul, Réunion Saint-Paul is the second-largest commune in the French overseas department of Réunion. It is located on the extreme west side of the island of Réunion.Until 1999, near Saint Paul there was the 428 metres tall mast OMEGA Chabrier transmitter.- Transport :... |
Saint-Paul Arrondissement of Saint-Paul The arrondissement of Saint-Paul is an arrondissement of France, located in the Réunion département, in the Réunion région. It has 11 cantons and 5 communes.-Cantons:The cantons of the arrondissement of Saint-Paul are :... |
138,551 | 467 | 297 | 10 | 5 |
974 Réunion Réunion is a French island with a population of about 800,000 located in the Indian Ocean, east of Madagascar, about south west of Mauritius, the nearest island.Administratively, Réunion is one of the overseas departments of France... |
Saint-Pierre Saint-Pierre, Réunion Saint-Pierre is the third-largest commune in the French overseas department of Réunion. It is located on the southwest side of the island of Réunion.-External links:*... |
Saint-Pierre Arrondissement of Saint-Pierre, Réunion The arrondissement of Saint-Pierre is an arrondissement of France, located in the Réunion département, in the Réunion région. It has 18 cantons and 10 communes.-Cantons:... |
229,346 | 878 | 261 | 16 | 8 |
Lists by departments
# | Department | List of arrondissements |
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01 | Ain Ain Ain is a department named after the Ain River on the eastern edge of France. Being part of the region Rhône-Alpes and bordered by the rivers Saône and Rhône, the department of Ain enjoys a privileged geographic situation... |
Arrondissements of the Ain department |
02 | Aisne Aisne Aisne is a department in the northern part of France named after the Aisne River.- History :Aisne is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on 4 March 1790. It was created from parts of the former provinces of Île-de-France, Picardie, and Champagne.Most of the old... |
Arrondissements of the Aisne department |
03 | Allier Allier Allier is a department in central France named after the river Allier.- History :Allier is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on 4 March 1790. It was created from parts of the former provinces of Auvergne and Bourbonnais.In 1940, the government of Marshal... |
Arrondissements of the Allier department |
04 | Alpes-de-Haute-Provence Alpes-de-Haute-Provence Alpes-de-Haute-Provence is a French department in the south of France, it was formerly part of the province of Provence.- History :Nord-de-Provence was one of the 83 original departments created during the French Revolution on 4 March 1790... |
Arrondissements of the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department |
05 | Hautes-Alpes Hautes-Alpes Hautes-Alpes is a department in southeastern France named after the Alps mountain range.- History :Hautes-Alpes is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on 4 March 1790... |
Arrondissements of the Hautes-Alpes department |
06 | Alpes-Maritimes Alpes-Maritimes Alpes-Maritimes is a department in the extreme southeast corner of France.- History : was created by Octavian as a Roman military district in 14 BC, and became a full Roman province in the middle of the 1st century with its capital first at Cemenelum and subsequently at Embrun... |
Arrondissements of the Alpes-Maritimes department |
07 | Ardèche Ardèche Ardèche is a department in south-central France named after the Ardèche River.- History :The area has been inhabited by humans at least since the Upper Paleolithic, as attested by the famous cave paintings at Chauvet Pont d'Arc. The plateau of the Ardeche River has extensive standing stones ,... |
Arrondissements of the Ardèche department |
08 | Ardennes Ardennes The Ardennes is a region of extensive forests, rolling hills and ridges formed within the Givetian Ardennes mountain range, primarily in Belgium and Luxembourg, but stretching into France , and geologically into the Eifel... |
Arrondissements of the Ardennes department |
09 | Ariège Ariège Ariège is a department in southwestern France named after the Ariège River.- History :Ariège is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on 4 March 1790. It was created from the counties of Foix and Couserans.... |
Arrondissements of the Ariège department |
10 | Aube Aube Aube is a department in the northeastern part of France named after the Aube River. In 1995, its population was 293,100 inhabitants.- History :Aube is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on 4 March 1790... |
Arrondissements of the Aube department |
11 | Aude Aude Aude is a department in south-central France named after the river Aude. The local council also calls the department "Cathar Country".Aude is also a frequent feminine French given name in Francophone countries, deriving initially from Aude or Oda, a wife of Bertrand, Duke of Aquitaine, and mother... |
Arrondissements of the Aude department |
12 | Aveyron Aveyron Aveyron is a département in southern France named after the Aveyron River.- History :Aveyron is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on 4 March 1790.... |
Arrondissements of the Aveyron department |
13 | Bouches-du-Rhône Bouches-du-Rhône Bouches-du-Rhône is a department in the south of France named after the mouth of the Rhône River. It is the most populous department of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. Its INSEE and postal code is 13.-History of the department:... |
Arrondissements of the Bouches-du-Rhône department |
14 | Calvados Calvados The French department of Calvados is part of the region of Basse-Normandie in Normandy. It takes its name from a cluster of rocks off the English Channel coast... |
Arrondissements of the Calvados department |
15 | Cantal Cantal Cantal is a department in south-central France. It is named after the Cantal mountain range, a group of extinct, eroded volcanic peaks, which covers much of the department. Residents are known as Cantaliens or Cantalous.... |
Arrondissements of the Cantal department |
16 | Charente Charente Charente is a department in southwestern France, in the Poitou-Charentes region, named after the Charente River, the most important river in the department, and also the river beside which the department's two largest towns, Angoulême and Cognac, are sited.-History:Charente is one of the original... |
Arrondissements of the Charente department |
17 | Charente-Maritime Charente-Maritime Charente-Maritime is a department on the west coast of France named after the Charente River.- History :Previously a part of Saintonge, Charente-Inférieure was one of the 83 original departments created during the French Revolution on 4 March 1790... |
Arrondissements of the Charente-Maritime department |
18 | Cher | Arrondissements of the Cher department |
19 | Corrèze Corrèze Corrèze is a department in south central France, named after the Corrèze River.The inhabitants of the department are called Corréziens or Corréziennes according to gender.-History:... |
Arrondissements of the Corrèze department |
2A | Corse-du-Sud Corse-du-Sud Corse-du-Sud is a French département composed of the southern part of the island of Corsica.- History :The department was formed on 15 September 1975, when the Corse department was divided into Haute-Corse and Corse-du-Sud... |
Arrondissements of the Corse-du-Sud department |
2B | Haute-Corse Haute-Corse Haute-Corse is a French department. It constitutes the northern part of the island of Corsica.- History :The department was formed on 15 September 1975, when the department of Corse was divided into Haute-Corse and Corse-du-Sud... |
Arrondissements of the Haute-Corse department |
21 | Côte-d'Or Côte-d'Or Côte-d'Or is a department in the eastern part of France.- History :Côte-d'Or is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on 4 March 1790. It was formed from part of the former province of Burgundy.- Geography :... |
Arrondissements of the Côte-d'Or department |
22 | Côtes-d'Armor Côtes-d'Armor Côtes-d'Armor is a department in the north of Brittany, in northwestern France.-History:Côtes-du-Nord was one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on 4 March 1790. It was created from part of the former province of Brittany. Its name was changed in 1990 to... |
Arrondissements of the Côtes-d'Armor department |
23 | Creuse Creuse Creuse is a department in central France named after the Creuse River.-History:Creuse is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on 4 March 1790. It was created from the former province of La Marche.... |
Arrondissements of the Creuse department |
24 | Dordogne Dordogne Dordogne is a départment in south-west France. The départment is located in the region of Aquitaine, between the Loire valley and the High Pyrénées named after the great river Dordogne that runs through it... |
Arrondissements of the Dordogne department |
25 | Doubs | Arrondissements of the Doubs department |
26 | Drôme Drôme Drôme , a department in southeastern France, takes its name from the Drôme River.-History:The French National Constituent Assembly set up Drôme as one of the original 83 departments of France on March 4, 1790, during the French Revolution... |
Arrondissements of the Drôme department |
27 | Eure Eure Eure is a department in the north of France named after the river Eure.- History :Eure is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on 4 March 1790... |
Arrondissements of the Eure department Arrondissements of the Eure department The 3 arrondissements of the Eure department are:# Arrondissement of Les Andelys, with 10 cantons and 156 communes. The population of the arrondissement was 125,594 in 1990, and was 135,740 in 1999, an increase of 8.08%.... |
28 | Eure-et-Loir Eure-et-Loir Eure-et-Loir is a French department, named after the Eure and Loir rivers.-History:Eure-et-Loir is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790 pursuant to the Act of December 22, 1789... |
Arrondissements of the Eure-et-Loir department |
29 | Finistère Finistère Finistère is a département of France, in the extreme west of Brittany.-History:The name Finistère derives from the Latin Finis Terræ, meaning end of the earth, and may be compared with Land's End on the opposite side of the English Channel... |
Arrondissements of the Finistère department |
30 | Gard Gard Gard is a département located in southern France in the Languedoc-Roussillon region.The department is named after the River Gard, although the formerly Occitan name of the River Gard, Gardon, has been replacing the traditional French name in recent decades, even among French speakers.- History... |
Arrondissements of the Gard department |
31 | Haute-Garonne Haute-Garonne Haute-Garonne is a department in the southwest of France named after the Garonne river. Its main city is Toulouse.-History:Haute-Garonne is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790. It was created from part of the former province of Languedoc.The... |
Arrondissements of the Haute-Garonne department |
32 | Gers Gers The Gers is a department in the Midi-Pyrénées region in the southwest of France named after the Gers River.Inhabitants are called les Gersois or Gersoises.-History:... |
Arrondissements of the Gers department |
33 | Gironde Gironde For the Revolutionary party, see Girondists.Gironde is a common name for the Gironde estuary, where the mouths of the Garonne and Dordogne rivers merge, and for a department in the Aquitaine region situated in southwest France.-History:... |
Arrondissements of the Gironde department |
34 | Hérault Hérault Hérault is a department in the south of France named after the Hérault river.-History:Hérault is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on 4 March 1790... |
Arrondissements of the Hérault department |
35 | Ille-et-Vilaine Ille-et-Vilaine Ille-et-Vilaine is a department of France, located in the region of Brittany in the northwest of the country.- History :Ille-et-Vilaine is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790... |
Arrondissements of the Ille-et-Vilaine department |
36 | Indre Indre Indre is a department in the center of France named after the river Indre. The inhabitants of the department are called Indriens.-History:Indre is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790... |
Arrondissements of the Indre department |
37 | Indre-et-Loire Indre-et-Loire Indre-et-Loire is a department in west-central France named after the Indre and the Loire rivers.-History:Indre-et-Loire is one of the original 83 départements created during the French Revolution on 4 March 1790... |
Arrondissements of the Indre-et-Loire department |
38 | Isère Isère Isère is a department in the Rhône-Alpes region in the east of France named after the river Isère.- History :Isère is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790. It was created from part of the former province of Dauphiné... |
Arrondissements of the Isère department |
39 | Jura | Arrondissements of the Jura department |
40 | Landes | Arrondissements of the Landes department |
41 | Loir-et-Cher Loir-et-Cher Loir-et-Cher is a département in north-central France named after the rivers Loir and Cher.-History:Loir-et-Cher is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on 4 March 1790. It was created from parts of the former provinces of Orléanais and... |
Arrondissements of the Loir-et-Cher department |
42 | Loire Loire Loire is an administrative department in the east-central part of France occupying the River Loire's upper reaches.-History:Loire was created in 1793 when after just 3½ years the young Rhône-et-Loire department was split into two. This was a response to counter-Revolutionary activities in Lyon... |
Arrondissements of the Loire department |
43 | Haute-Loire Haute-Loire Haute-Loire is a department in south-central France named after the Loire River.-History:Haute-Loire is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on 4 March 1790... |
Arrondissements of the Haute-Loire department |
44 | Loire-Atlantique Loire-Atlantique Loire-Atlantique is a department on the west coast of France named after the Loire River and the Atlantic Ocean.-History:... |
Arrondissements of the Loire-Atlantique department |
45 | Loiret Loiret Loiret is a department in north-central FranceThe department is named after the river Loiret, a tributary of the Loire. The Loiret is located wholly within the department.- History :... |
Arrondissements of the Loiret department |
46 | Lot | Arrondissements of the Lot department |
47 | Lot-et-Garonne Lot-et-Garonne Lot-et-Garonne is a department in the southwest of France named after the Lot and Garonne rivers.-History:Lot-et-Garonne is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790... |
Arrondissements of the Lot-et-Garonne department |
48 | Lozère Lozère Lozère , is a department in southeast France near the Massif Central, named after Mont Lozère.- History :Lozère is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790... |
Arrondissements of the Lozère department |
49 | Maine-et-Loire Maine-et-Loire Maine-et-Loire is a department in west-central France, in the Pays de la Loire region.- History :Maine-et-Loire is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790. Originally it was called Mayenne-et-Loire, but its name was changed to Maine-et-Loire in 1791.... |
Arrondissements of the Maine-et-Loire department |
50 | Manche Manche Manche is a French department in Normandy named after La Manche , which is the French name for the English Channel.- History :Manche is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790... |
Arrondissements of the Manche department |
51 | Marne Marne Marne is a department in north-eastern France named after the river Marne which flows through the department. The prefecture of Marne is Châlons-en-Champagne... |
Arrondissements of the Marne department |
52 | Haute-Marne Haute-Marne Haute-Marne is a department in the northeast of France named after the Marne River.-History:Haute-Marne is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790... |
Arrondissements of the Haute-Marne department |
53 | Mayenne Mayenne Mayenne is a department in northwest France named after the Mayenne River.-History:Mayenne is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790. The northern two thirds correspond to the western part of the former province of Maine... |
Arrondissements of the Mayenne department |
54 | Meurthe-et-Moselle Meurthe-et-Moselle Meurthe-et-Moselle is a department in the Lorraine region of France, named after the Meurthe and Moselle rivers.- History :Meurthe-et-Moselle was created in 1871 at the end of the Franco-Prussian War from the parts of the former departments of Moselle and Meurthe which remained French... |
Arrondissements of the Meurthe-et-Moselle department |
55 | Meuse Meuse Meuse is a department in northeast France, named after the River Meuse.-History:Meuse is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790... |
Arrondissements of the Meuse department |
56 | Morbihan Morbihan Morbihan is a department in Brittany, situated in the northwest of France. It is named after the Morbihan , the enclosed sea that is the principal feature of the coastline.-History:... |
Arrondissements of the Morbihan department |
57 | Moselle Moselle Moselle is a department in the east of France named after the river Moselle.- History :Moselle is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790... |
Arrondissements of the Moselle department |
58 | Nièvre Nièvre Nièvre is a department in the centre of France named after the Nièvre River.-History:Nièvre is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790... |
Arrondissements of the Nièvre department |
59 | Nord | Arrondissements of the Nord department |
60 | Oise Oise Oise is a department in the north of France. It is named after the river Oise.-History:Oise is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790... |
Arrondissements of the Oise department |
61 | Orne Orne Orne is a department in the northwest of France, named after the river Orne.- History :Orne is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution, on March 4, 1790. It was created from parts of the former provinces of Normandy and Perche.- Geography :Orne is in the region of... |
Arrondissements of the Orne department |
62 | Pas-de-Calais | Arrondissements of the Pas-de-Calais department |
63 | Puy-de-Dôme Puy-de-Dôme Puy-de-Dôme is a department in the centre of France named after the famous dormant volcano, the Puy-de-Dôme.Inhabitants were called Puydedomois until December 2005... |
Arrondissements of the Puy-de-Dôme department |
64 | Pyrénées-Atlantiques Pyrénées-Atlantiques Pyrénées-Atlantiques is a department in the southwest of France which takes its name from the Pyrenees mountains and the Atlantic Ocean.- History :... |
Arrondissements of the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department |
65 | Hautes-Pyrénées Hautes-Pyrénées Hautes-Pyrénées is a department in southwestern France. It is part of the Midi-Pyrénées region.-History:... |
Arrondissements of the Hautes-Pyrénées department |
66 | Pyrénées-Orientales Pyrénées-Orientales Pyrénées-Orientales is a department of southern France adjacent to the northern Spanish frontier and the Mediterranean Sea. It also surrounds the tiny Spanish enclave of Llívia, and thus has two distinct borders with Spain.- History :... |
Arrondissements of the Pyrénées-Orientales department |
67 | Bas-Rhin Bas-Rhin Bas-Rhin is a department of France. The name means "Lower Rhine". It is the more populous and densely populated of the two departments of the Alsace region, with 1,079,013 inhabitants in 2006.- History :... |
Arrondissements of the Bas-Rhin department |
68 | Haut-Rhin Haut-Rhin Haut-Rhin is a département of the Alsace region of France, named after the Rhine river. Its name means Upper Rhine. Haut-Rhin is the smaller and less populated of the two departements of Alsace, although is still densely populated compared to the rest of France.-Subdivisions:The department... |
Arrondissements of the Haut-Rhin department |
69 | Rhône | Arrondissements of the Rhône department |
70 | Haute-Saône Haute-Saône Haute-Saône is a French department of the Franche-Comté région, named after the Saône River.- History :The department was created in the early years of the French Revolution through the application of a law dated 22 December 1789, from part of the former province of Franche-Comté... |
Arrondissements of the Haute-Saône department |
71 | Saône-et-Loire Saône-et-Loire Saône-et-Loire is a French department, named after the Saône and the Loire rivers between which it lies.-History:When it was formed during the French Revolution, as of March 4, 1790 in fulfillment of the law of December 22, 1789, the new department combined parts of the provinces of southern... |
Arrondissements of the Saône-et-Loire department |
72 | Sarthe Sarthe Sarthe is a French department, named after the Sarthe River.- History :The department was created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790, pursuant to the law of December 22, 1789, starting from a part of the province of Maine which was divided into two departments, Sarthe to the east and... |
Arrondissements of the Sarthe department |
73 | Savoie Savoie Savoie is a French department located in the Rhône-Alpes region in the French Alps.Together with the Haute-Savoie, Savoie is one of the two departments of the historic region of Savoy that was annexed by France on June 14, 1860, following the signature of the Treaty of Turin on March 24, 1860... |
Arrondissements of the Savoie department |
74 | Haute-Savoie Haute-Savoie Haute-Savoie is a French department in the Rhône-Alpes region of eastern France. It borders both Switzerland and Italy. The capital is Annecy. To the north is Lake Geneva and Switzerland; to the south and southeast are the Mont Blanc and Aravis mountain ranges and the French entrance to the Mont... |
Arrondissements of the Haute-Savoie department |
75 | Paris Paris Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region... |
Municipal arrondissements of Paris Arrondissements of Paris The city of Paris is divided into twenty arrondissements municipaux administrative districts, more simply referred to as arrondissements . These are not to be confused with departmental arrondissements, which subdivide the 101 French départements... |
76 | Seine-Maritime Seine-Maritime Seine-Maritime is a French department in the Haute-Normandie region in northern France. It is situated on the northern coast of France, at the mouth of the Seine, and includes the cities of Rouen and Le Havre... |
Arrondissements of the Seine-Maritime department |
77 | Seine-et-Marne Seine-et-Marne Seine-et-Marne is a French department, named after the Seine and Marne rivers, and located in the Île-de-France region.- History:Seine-et-Marne is one of the original 83 departments, created on March 4, 1790 during the French Revolution in application of the law of December 22, 1789... |
Arrondissements of the Seine-et-Marne department |
78 | Yvelines Yvelines Yvelines is a French department in the region of Île-de-France.-History:Yvelines was created from the western part of the defunct department of Seine-et-Oise on 1 January 1968 in accordance with a law passed on 10 January 1964 and a décret d'application from 26 February 1965.It gained the... |
Arrondissements of the Yvelines department |
79 | Deux-Sèvres Deux-Sèvres Deux-Sèvres is a French département. Deux-Sèvres literally means "two Sèvres": the Sèvre Nantaise and the Sèvre Niortaise are two rivers which have their sources in the department.-History:... |
Arrondissements of the Deux-Sèvres department |
80 | Somme Somme Somme is a department of France, located in the north of the country and named after the Somme river. It is part of the Picardy region of France.... |
Arrondissements of the Somme department |
81 | Tarn | Arrondissements of the Tarn department |
82 | Tarn-et-Garonne Tarn-et-Garonne Tarn-et-Garonne is a French department in the southwest of France. It is traversed by the Rivers Tarn and Garonne, from which it takes its name.-History:... |
Arrondissements of the Tarn-et-Garonne department |
83 | Var | Arrondissements of the Var department |
84 | Vaucluse Vaucluse The Vaucluse is a department in the southeast of France, named after the famous spring, the Fontaine-de-Vaucluse.- History :Vaucluse was created on 12 August 1793 out of parts of the departments of Bouches-du-Rhône, Drôme, and Basses-Alpes... |
Arrondissements of the Vaucluse department |
85 | Vendée Vendée The Vendée is a department in the Pays-de-la-Loire region in west central France, on the Atlantic Ocean. The name Vendée is taken from the Vendée river which runs through the south-eastern part of the department.-History:... |
Arrondissements of the Vendée department |
86 | Vienne Vienne Vienne is the northernmost département of the Poitou-Charentes region of France, named after the river Vienne.- Viennese history :Vienne is one of the original 83 departments, established on March 4, 1790 during the French Revolution. It was created from parts of the former provinces of Poitou,... |
Arrondissements of the Vienne department |
87 | Haute-Vienne Haute-Vienne Haute-Vienne is a French department named after the Vienne River. It is one of three departments that together constitute the French region of Limousin.The chief and largest city is Limoges... |
Arrondissements of the Haute-Vienne department |
88 | Vosges Vosges Vosges is a French department, named after the local mountain range. It contains the hometown of Joan of Arc, Domrémy.-History:The Vosges department is one of the original 83 departments of France, created on February 9, 1790 during the French Revolution. It was made of territories that had been... |
Arrondissements of the Vosges department |
89 | Yonne Yonne Yonne is a French department named after the Yonne River. It is one of the four constituent departments of Burgundy in eastern France and its prefecture is Auxerre. Its official number is 89.... |
Arrondissements of the Yonne department |
90 | Territoire de Belfort Territoire de Belfort The Territoire de Belfort is a department in the Franche-Comté region of eastern France.-Administration:Its departmental code is 90, and its prefecture is Belfort... |
Arrondissements of the Territoire de Belfort department |
91 | Essonne Essonne Essonne is a French department in the region of Île-de-France. It is named after the Essonne River.It was formed on 1 January 1968 when Seine-et-Oise was split into smaller departments.- History :... |
Arrondissements of the Essonne department |
92 | Hauts-de-Seine Hauts-de-Seine Hauts-de-Seine is designated number 92 of the 101 départements in France. It is part of the Île-de-France region, and covers the western inner suburbs of Paris... |
Arrondissements of the Hauts-de-Seine department |
93 | Seine-Saint-Denis Seine-Saint-Denis - Culture :A number of hip hop artists come from the Seine-Saint-Denis, including one of the first major hip-hop groups in France, NTM, as well as Lord Kossity, or more recent acts such as Tandem or Sefyu.- Miscellaneous topics :... |
Arrondissements of the Seine-Saint-Denis department |
94 | Val-de-Marne Val-de-Marne Val-de-Marne is a French department, named after the Marne River, located in the Île-de-France region. The department is situated to the southeast of the city of Paris.- Geography :... |
Arrondissements of the Val-de-Marne department |
95 | Val-d'Oise Val-d'Oise Val-d'Oise is a French department, created in 1968 after the split of the Seine-et-Oise department and located in the Île-de-France region. In local slang, it is known as "quatre-vingt quinze" or "neuf cinq"... |
Arrondissements of the Val-d'Oise department |
Overseas departments of France
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971 | Guadeloupe Guadeloupe Guadeloupe is an archipelago located in the Leeward Islands, in the Lesser Antilles, with a land area of 1,628 square kilometres and a population of 400,000. It is the first overseas region of France, consisting of a single overseas department. As with the other overseas departments, Guadeloupe... |
Arrondissements of the Guadeloupe department |
972 | Martinique Martinique Martinique is an island in the eastern Caribbean Sea, with a land area of . Like Guadeloupe, it is an overseas region of France, consisting of a single overseas department. To the northwest lies Dominica, to the south St Lucia, and to the southeast Barbados... |
Arrondissements of the Martinique department |
973 | Guyane French Guiana French Guiana is an overseas region of France, consisting of a single overseas department located on the northern Atlantic coast of South America. It has borders with two nations, Brazil to the east and south, and Suriname to the west... |
Arrondissements of the Guyane department |
974 | Réunion Réunion Réunion is a French island with a population of about 800,000 located in the Indian Ocean, east of Madagascar, about south west of Mauritius, the nearest island.Administratively, Réunion is one of the overseas departments of France... |
Arrondissements of the Réunion department |
976 | Mayotte Mayotte Mayotte is an overseas department and region of France consisting of a main island, Grande-Terre , a smaller island, Petite-Terre , and several islets around these two. The archipelago is located in the northern Mozambique Channel in the Indian Ocean, namely between northwestern Madagascar and... |
Arrondissements of the Mayotte department |