Learn about the Different Regions of France

France is western Europe's largest country measuring a thousand kilometres from north to south and from east to west. It is divided into 13 regions, each with it's distinctive character, history, landscape, traditions and specialities. To learn about a region, just click on the map:

This diversity is what makes France a unique country with such a variety of choices catering for all individual tastes. Each region is divided into a number of different 'departments' (small counties). There are 96 departments in continental France that are identified by their first two numbers and used for admin and postcode purposes. If you are looking in a specific area then tell us about your criteria.