Administrative Divisions Of France

Arrondissement of Autun An administrative subdivision in eastern France, the arrondissement of Autun is part of Saône-et-Loire in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region, centered on the historic city of Autun…

Arrondissement of Beaune Administrative arrondissement in the Côte-d'Or department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, centred on the city of Beaune and notable for viticulture, history and local administration.

Arrondissement of Cahors Administrative arrondissement in the Lot department of Occitanie, France, centered on the city of Cahors; overview of geography, history, administration, economy and notable sites.

Arrondissement of Cambrai An administrative arrondissement in the Nord department of northern France centered on the city of Cambrai; notable for agricultural Plain, historic Cambrésis, and First World War…

Arrondissement of Castellane Administrative subdivision in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, southeastern France; mountainous territory centered on the town of Castellane, noted for natural landscapes, rural communes a…

Arrondissement of Castres Administrative arrondissement in the Tarn department of southern France, centered on the city of Castres; covers a mix of towns, rural communes and varied landscapes in Occitanie.

Arrondissement of Château-Thierry (Aisne, Hauts-de-France) Arrondissement of Château-Thierry Administrative arrondissement in the Aisne department of northern France centered on the town of Château-Thierry; noted for its river valley landscape, historical sites and local a…

Arrondissement of Cognac — administrative area in Charente, France Arrondissement of Cognac Overview of the arrondissement of Cognac in the Charente department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine: location, features, economy, history and administrative role centered on the city of Cogn…

Arrondissement of Digne-les-Bains Administrative arrondissement in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur; centered on the prefecture Digne-les-Bains and covering a largely mountainous territory of sma…

Arrondissement of Gap (Hautes-Alpes, France) Arrondissement of Gap The arrondissement of Gap is the administrative district centered on the prefecture Gap in southeastern France, covering mountainous territory in the Hautes-Alpes within Provence-A…

Arrondissement of Gourdon (Lot, Occitanie) Arrondissement of Gourdon Overview of the arrondissement of Gourdon, an administrative subdivision in the Lot department of the Occitanie region, covering its role, geography, history, and local significanc…

Arrondissement of Langon (Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine) Arrondissement of Langon Administrative arrondissement in the Gironde department of southwest France, centered on the subprefecture town of Langon, covering rural territory, river valleys and part of the B…

Arrondissement of Laon Administrative arrondissement in the Aisne department (Hauts-de-France), centred on the historic city of Laon; overview of geography, history, administration, economy and points of…

Arrondissement of Louhans Administrative arrondissement in the Saône-et-Loire department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, centred on the market town of Louhans and encompassing a largely rural portion of eastern…

Arrondissement of Marseille Administrative subdivision of Bouches‑du‑Rhône in Provence‑Alpes‑Côte d'Azur, centred on the city and port of Marseille and covering nearby coastal and inland communes.

Arrondissement of Mende Administrative arrondissement in the Lozère department of southern France, centered on the prefecture city of Mende; notable for its rural landscape, mountainous terrain and role a…

Arrondissement of Mirande Administrative arrondissement in the Gers department of southwestern France, centered on the subprefecture town of Mirande; rural, Gascon heritage, and one of three arrondissements…

Arrondissement of Montluçon Administrative subdivision in central France within the Allier department, centered on the city of Montluçon; its role, geography, history, economy and contemporary issues.

Arrondissement of Montpellier Administrative arrondissement in the Hérault department of southern France centered on Montpellier; overview of its role, composition, history and notable features.

Arrondissement of Moulins (Allier, France) Arrondissement of Moulins Administrative arrondissement in the Allier department of central France, centred on the prefecture city of Moulins; covers administration, geography, history and notable features.

Arrondissement of Mulhouse An administrative arrondissement in the Haut-Rhin department, Grand Est, centered on the city of Mulhouse; notable for its industrial heritage, urban-rural mix and cross‑border lin…

Arrondissement of Nérac Administrative arrondissement in the Lot-et-Garonne department, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, centered on the town of Nérac; a largely rural area with historical heritage and local governanc…

Arrondissement of Nîmes Administrative arrondissement in southern France centered on the city of Nîmes; covers part of the Gard department in the Occitanie region, noted for Roman heritage, diverse landsc…

Arrondissement of Rethel Administrative division in the Ardennes department of France; area 1,199.7 km², population ~37,100, seat in Rethel. Geography, role, history and notable features of the arrondissem…

Arrondissement of Saint-Jean-d'Angély Administrative arrondissement in the Charente-Maritime department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, with a subprefecture at Saint-Jean-d'Angély and a largely rural territory notable for histo…

Arrondissement of Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni Administrative arrondissement in western French Guiana centered on the city of Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni; covers river border areas with Suriname and several inland communes with div…

Arrondissement of Sarrebourg-Château-Salins Administrative arrondissement in the Moselle department of Grand Est, northeastern France, centered on Sarrebourg and created by merging Sarrebourg and Château-Salins areas. Rural,…

Arrondissement of Saverne Administrative arrondissement in the Bas-Rhin department of France, centered on the town of Saverne; covers a mixture of small towns, villages, agricultural land and Vosges foothil…

Arrondissement of Toulon Administrative arrondissement in the Var department of southeastern France, centered on the port city of Toulon; covers coastal and inland communes in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur.

Arrondissement of Tournon-sur-Rhône An administrative arrondissement in the Ardèche department of France, centered on the subprefecture Tournon-sur-Rhône; encompasses river valleys, towns and rural communes and carri…

Arrondissement of Valence Administrative subdivision in southeastern France centered on the city of Valence; part of the Drôme department in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, with urban, agricultural and transport role…

Arrondissements of Eure-et-Loir Arrondissements of the Eure-et-Loir department Overview of the four arrondissements in the Eure-et-Loir department of France, their roles, capitals, and administrative organisation.

Arrondissements of the Gers department Overview of the three arrondissements in Gers, southwestern France: their seats, functions, historical background, administrative role, and relationship with cantons and communes.

Arrondissements of the Gironde department Administrative subdivisions of Gironde (Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France): role, structure, history and the six arrondissements with brief notes on location and function.

Arrondissements of the Guyane department Overview of the two arrondissements of French Guiana (Guyane): their roles, structure, geography, and administrative functions within the French system.

Arrondissements of the Hérault department Overview of the three arrondissements in France's Hérault department: their roles, capitals, historical context, relationship to communes and cantons, and notable administrative fa…

Arrondissements of the Meurthe-et-Moselle department Administrative subdivisions of Meurthe-et-Moselle, France: their role, history, and the four arrondissements that organise local state services and group communes.

Arrondissements of Puy-de-Dôme, France: administrative districts and subprefectures Arrondissements of the Puy-de-Dôme department Overview of Puy-de-Dôme's five arrondissements—Ambert, Clermont-Ferrand, Issoire, Riom and Thiers—explaining their roles as administrative districts, subprefectures and subdivision…

Communes of the Finistère department (Brittany, France) Communes of the Finistère department Overview of the 283 communes in Finistère: their organization, geography, history, main towns, intercommunal structures and local governance in the north‑western French department.

Departments of France: structure, history, and role in local administration Departments of France An overview of France's départements: their origin, structure, functions, relationship to regions, and notable features including prefectures and overseas departments.

Overseas France (France d'outre-mer) Overseas France Territories of the French Republic located outside Europe, with varied legal statuses, geographic distribution, representation in French institutions, and strategic, cultural, and…