The Regions of France
France is the largest country in Western Europe, its geographical spread offering a stunning variety of environments and climates. A French regions guide can help you better understand French geography and traditional provinces. The list below is in alphabetical order :
Alsace
Closely bordering Germany to the East of the Vosges moutains, there are many things to see and do with great wines, cuisine and architecture worth looking out for in this region.
Regional capital : Strasbourg
Aquitaine
A varied region with their mountains, plains, and a great coast line.
Regional capital : Bordeaux
Auvergne
A great place to visit, famous for it’s volcanic landscape, delicious Roquefort cheese and the purest spring water.
Regional capital : Clermont-Ferrand
Brittany
Spectacular landscapes are aplenty along the coast of Brittany. The region has a strong Celtic influence, with fine regional cuisine and a delicious range of local ciders.
Regional capital : Rennes
Burgundy
One of the most culturally rich regions in the whole of France. The Cistercian influence is important, with many abbeys and monestaries adding to the history of the area.
Regional capital : Dijon
The Centre
This vast region is rich with agriculture, forests and wine. Decentralised industries from Paris. Canal du Centre.
Regional capital : Orléans
Champagne-Ardenne
This historic region was the birthplace of Champagne, along wth the huge forest of Ardenne, the area features a strong Roman and Celtic influence. One of the main centres of the French revolution.
Regional capital : Reims
Corsica
This granite island of sharp cliffs has a diverse selection of delightful wines, fruit and dairy products.
Regional capital : Ajaccio
Franche-comte
A mountainous area with some great dairy produce and wine, alongside the vast surrounding forestry.
Regional capital : Besançon
Languedoc-Roussillon
Excellent climate and beaches with mountains on this Mediterranean coast. The Rousillion area has a ide selection of fruit available.
Regional capital : Montpellier
Limousin
A strong agricultural centre, with one of the biggest cattle farms in France, alongside wood, leather and other derived products.
Regional capital : Limoges
Lorraine
With it’s important river network, Lorraine, on the Western slopes of the Vosges moutains, is the birth place of heavy industry, mining and steel works.
Regional capital : Metz
Lower-Normandy
Another strong agricultural area, especially dairy, fishing and apples A great coastal town with low urbanisation and population.
Regional capital : Caen
Midi-Pyrenees
An excellent area for skiing, with the mountains reaching more than 3000m. Further to the north there are fertile plains beside the rivers for agriculture.
Regional capital : Toulouse
North-Calais
A flat region, with important strong fishing and heavy industry. High urbanisation, despite fertile soils. Dense road, rail fluvial network, dense labour.
Regional capital : Lille
Paris-Isle-of-France
Monuments such as the Eiffel Tower, Louvre Gallery and Notre Dame make Paris one of the most visited cities in the World.
Regional capital : Paris
Pays-de-la-Loire
The valley produces fruit and wine, though its main industry is dairy. The petrol industry revived the region, thoug it does have a low population concentrated around the main city.
Regional capital : Nantes
Picardy
Vast region divided by the rivers Somme and Oise. Low industry, but a good agricultural centre due to quality soils and climate.
Regional capital : Amiens
Poitou-Charentes
Excellent maritime facilities help the region’s finances, as the port of La Rochelle became a gateway to the Americas.
Regional capital : Poitiers
Provence-Alpes-Azur
From the Alpine moutains down to the sand beaches of Saint Tropez. Excellent region for perfumes, rosé wines, jazz and it’s distinct cuisine.
Regional capital : Marseille
Rhone-Alps
The skiing in the Alps is one of the best in th world. Heavy industry is at the fore along the Rhone river, with exceptional wine produced in both Beaujolais and Côte du Rhone.
Regional capital : Lyon
Upper-Normandy
Important beef and dairy cattle production alongside cereal crops. High urbanisation with good road, rail and river networks.
Regional capital : Rouen
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