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France is the largest country in Western Europe, with a rich history in the arts and culture. Explore France's geography, economy and people in this section.

Featured Article: Geography of Alsace-Lorraine

Alsace-Lorraine, a historic region now part of France. It encompasses the departments of Haut-Rhin and Bas-Rhin (in Alsace) and Moselle (in Lorraine) in northeastern France. See more »

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Geography of Rennes

Rennes, France, the capital of Illeet-Vilaine department. The city, at the junction of the Ille and Vilaine rivers, is 190 miles (305 km) southwest of Paris.

Geography of Riviera

Riviera, a coastal strip along the Mediterranean Sea in France, Monaco, and Italy.

Geography of Roubaix

Roubaix, France, a city in the department of Nord. Roubaix is near the Belgian border, 130 miles (209 km) north of Paris.

Geography of Rouen

Rouen, France, the capital of Seine-Maritime department. The city lies in northern France along both banks of the lower Seine, about 75 miles (120 km) northwest of Paris.

Geography of Saint-Denis

Saint-Denis, France, an industrial suburb of Paris in the Seine department. It lies to the north of Paris on the Seine River.

Geography of Saint-Etienne

Saint-Étienne, France, the capital of Loire Department, about 30 miles (48 km) southwest of Lyon.

Geography of Strasbourg

Strasbourg, France, a city in the region of Alsace and the capital of Bas-Rhin Department.

Geography of Toulon

Toulon, France, a city and seaport in Var Department in Provence. It lies on the Mediterranean Sea, about 30 miles (48 km) southeast of Marseille.

Toulouse, France, a city and the capital of Haute-Garonne Department. It is on the Garonne River, about 370 miles (595 km) south of Paris, and is a leading commercial, industrial, and transportation center.