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L'Orbrie — commune in Vendée, Pays de la Loire, France L'Orbrie L'Orbrie is a small French commune in the Vendée department of Pays de la Loire. This article outlines its location, governance, landscape, local life and transport links.

La Barben — small commune in Bouches‑du‑Rhône, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur La Barben La Barben is a small commune in Bouches‑du‑Rhône, Provence‑Alpes‑Côte d'Azur in southern France, noted for its hilltop château, rural setting and a nearby zoological park that attr…

La Baroche — municipality in the Porrentruy district, Canton of Jura La Baroche La Baroche is a rural Swiss municipality in the Porrentruy district of the Canton of Jura, formed in 2009 by the merger of five villages; known for its agricultural landscape, heri…

La Bastide-de-Sérou La Bastide-de-Sérou is a small commune in the Ariège department of southwestern France, known for its medieval bastide layout, regional Occitan heritage, rural scenery and local ma…

La Bazoque, Calvados La Bazoque is a small rural commune in the Calvados department of Normandy, France, characterized by farmland, hedgerow bocage, local heritage and a quiet village community.

La Bigne — former commune in Calvados, Normandy (France) La Bigne La Bigne was a small rural commune in the Calvados department of northwestern France. In 2017 it merged into the new commune of Seulline following administrative reorganization.

La Boissière-des-Landes (commune in Vendée, Pays de la Loire) La Boissière-des-Landes La Boissière-des-Landes is a small rural commune in the Vendée department of Pays de la Loire, western France. Overview of its geography, history, administration, economy, local li…

La Bosse (Sarthe) — commune in Pays de la Loire, France La Bosse (Sarthe) La Bosse is a small French commune in the Sarthe department of the Pays de la Loire region. This article summarizes its location, administration, landscape, history and local life.

La Bréole: a former Alpine commune in southeastern France La Bréole La Bréole was a small mountain commune in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, merged in 2017 into Ubaye-Serre-Ponçon. It is known for its alpine landscapes, rural heritage and outdoor activit…

La Brévière (Calvados) — former commune in Normandy La Brévière La Brévière was a small former commune in Calvados, northwest France. It became part of the new commune Val-de-Vie in 2016. This article summarizes its location, history, character…

La Bruère-sur-Loir La Bruère-sur-Loir is a small French commune in the Sarthe department, Pays de la Loire, situated on the Loir river; this article outlines its geography, administration, history, e…

La Bruffière (commune in Vendée, Pays de la Loire) La Bruffière La Bruffière is a commune in the Vendée department of the Pays de la Loire region in western France. This article outlines its location, administration, history, economy, and local…

La Caine — commune in Calvados, Normandy La Caine La Caine is a small rural commune in the Calvados department of northwestern France, historically part of Basse-Normandie. This article summarizes its location, character, history,…

La Chapelle-Anthenaise La Chapelle-Anthenaise is a small rural commune in the Mayenne department, Pays de la Loire, France. It had about 865 inhabitants in 2007 and typifies the agricultural villages of…

La Chapelle-au-Riboul La Chapelle-au-Riboul is a small rural commune in the Mayenne department of Pays de la Loire, northwestern France, noted for its agricultural landscape and local communal instituti…

La Chapelle-aux-Choux — commune in Sarthe, Pays de la Loire La Chapelle-aux-Choux La Chapelle-aux-Choux is a small rural commune in the Sarthe department of Pays de la Loire, western France, known for its village church, agricultural landscape and local communit…

La Chapelle-aux-Lys (commune in Vendée) La Chapelle-aux-Lys La Chapelle-aux-Lys is a small rural commune in the Vendée department, Pays de la Loire, western France. Overview of its setting, features, history, administration and local life.

La Chapelle-Craonnaise — small commune in Mayenne, Pays de la Loire La Chapelle-Craonnaise La Chapelle-Craonnaise is a small rural commune in the Mayenne department of Pays de la Loire, northwestern France, known for its agricultural landscape and local village life.

La Chapelle-d'Aligné — commune in Sarthe, Pays de la Loire, France La Chapelle-d'Aligné Overview of La Chapelle-d'Aligné: location and administrative status, landscape and heritage, local economy, services, and points of interest for visitors and researchers.

La Chapelle-du-Bois La Chapelle-du-Bois is a small rural commune in the Sarthe department of Pays de la Loire, western France, characterized by wooded landscapes, agricultural activity and traditional…

La Chapelle-du-Châtelard La Chapelle-du-Châtelard is a small French commune in the Ain department of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, known for its rural character, historical toponymy and local governance within eas…

La Chapelle-Engerbold — former commune in Calvados, Normandy La Chapelle-Engerbold La Chapelle-Engerbold is a small former commune in the Calvados department of northwestern France. In 2016 it was merged into the new commune of Condé-en-Normandie during territori…

La Chapelle-Gaugain (former commune in Sarthe, France) La Chapelle-Gaugain La Chapelle-Gaugain was a small rural commune in the Sarthe department, Pays de la Loire, merged into Loir en Vallée on 1 January 2017; known for its agricultural setting in wester…

La Chapelle-Rainsouin — commune in Mayenne, Pays de la Loire La Chapelle-Rainsouin Small rural commune in the Mayenne department of northwestern France. Basic overview of location, population (1999 census), administration, landscape, history and community life.

La Chapelle-sur-Chézy La Chapelle-sur-Chézy is a small rural commune in the Aisne department of northern France, formerly in Picardie. It had 293 inhabitants in 2012 and is characterized by agricultural…

La Chapelle-sur-Oreuse — commune in Yonne, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté La Chapelle-sur-Oreuse La Chapelle-sur-Oreuse is a rural commune in the Yonne department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, central France. This article summarizes its geography, history, administration, econom…

La Châtaigneraie — Commune in Vendée, Pays de la Loire, France La Châtaigneraie Overview of La Châtaigneraie, a commune in the Vendée department of Pays de la Loire, France: geography, history, economy, landmarks, transport and local life.

La Chaux-de-Fonds District Administrative district in the French-speaking canton of Neuchâtel, Switzerland, centered on La Chaux-de-Fonds; notable for its watchmaking industry, distinctive urban plan and cul…

La Crosse County, Wisconsin County in western Wisconsin along the Mississippi River; county seat La Crosse. Riverfront city, university presence, agriculture and Driftless Area bluffs. Population 114,638 (201…

La Défense: Paris’s major business district and skyline La Défense La Défense is a purpose-built business district west of Paris, known for its high-rise skyline, the Grande Arche, large office population, shopping centers and strong transport lin…

La Fère — commune in Aisne, Hauts-de-France La Fère La Fère is a small commune in the Aisne department of northern France, on the Oise river. Historically fortified, it developed military and industrial roles and today functions as…

La Folie (Calvados): a small commune in Normandy La Folie La Folie is a rural commune in the Calvados department of northwestern France, historically part of Basse-Normandie and now within the Normandy region, typical of Norman agricultur…

La Fouly: Swiss mountain village in the Mont Blanc massif La Fouly La Fouly is an alpine village in the canton of Valais, Switzerland, serving as a gateway to the Mont Blanc massif with trails, mountain huts and seasonal outdoor activities.

La Fresnaye-sur-Chédouet — former commune in Sarthe, Pays de la Loire La Fresnaye-sur-Chédouet La Fresnaye-sur-Chédouet was a small rural commune in the Sarthe department of Pays de la Loire in western France. In 2015 it was merged into the commune nouvelle Villeneuve-en-Per…

La Güera (Lagouira): ghost town at the southern tip of Western Sahara La Güera La Güera (Lagouira) is a near-abandoned settlement on the Ras Nouadhibou peninsula, notable as the southernmost town of Western Sahara, with a complex colonial and postcolonial his…

La Guyonnière (Vendée) La Guyonnière La Guyonnière is a former commune in the Vendée department, Pays de la Loire, western France. In 2019 it was merged into the new commune Montaigu-Vendée; the area retains rural cha…

La Habana Province (1976–2010) Former Cuban province that surrounded the City of Havana from 1976 until it was divided into Artemisa and Mayabeque in 2011; overview of geography, economy, history and administrat…

La Harpe, Illinois La Harpe is a small city in Hancock County, Illinois, named for French explorer Bernard de La Harpe. Settled in the 1830s, it had roughly 1,200 residents in the early 2010s and sit…

La Jolla, San Diego: coastal neighborhood, institutions, and natural attractions La Jolla La Jolla is an affluent coastal community in northern San Diego known for its rugged shoreline, beaches, major research institutions, cultural venues, and marine conservation areas…

La Loge-aux-Chèvres — commune in Aube, France La Loge-aux-Chèvres La Loge-aux-Chèvres is a small rural commune in the Aube department of Grand Est, France, noted for its pastoral name, agricultural landscape and place within France's communal sys…

La Massana — parish and town in northwestern Andorra La Massana La Massana is a mountainous parish and town in northwestern Andorra, known for high peaks, skiing (Pal-Arinsal/Vallnord), traditional villages, Romanesque heritage and a name deriv…

La Neuveville District (Canton of Bern, Switzerland) La Neuveville District A small French-speaking district in the canton of Bern on Lake Biel, covering 59 km² with five municipalities. Noted for vineyards, lakeside towns, mixed agriculture and local heri…

La Neuville-en-Beine: Overview of a Northern French Commune La Neuville-en-Beine La Neuville-en-Beine is a small commune in the Aisne department of northern France, historically part of Picardie. This article summarizes its location, name origin, typical featur…

La Palme, Aude: overview of the commune in Occitanie, southern France La Palme, Aude La Palme is a small commune in the Aude department of Occitanie in southern France, known for its coastal wetlands, viticulture and local tourism; population about 1,700 (2017).

La Paz — Bolivia's high-altitude seat of government La Paz La Paz, formally Nuestra Señora de La Paz (Aymara: Chuqi Yapu), is Bolivia's seat of government. Perched in an Andean canyon at about 3,650 m, it is the world's highest de facto ca…

La Paz, Baja California Sur Capital and largest city of Baja California Sur, Mexico, located on the Bay of La Paz. A regional center for government, fishing, ecotourism and marine conservation with a historic…

La Paz, Honduras Capital and principal town of La Paz Department, Honduras. A regional administrative, commercial and agricultural center with a population around 46,000 (2015 est.).

La Pellerine (Mayenne) La Pellerine, Mayenne La Pellerine is a small rural commune in the Mayenne department of Pays de la Loire, north‑west France, known for its agricultural landscape, village life, and local administration…