Arbouet-Sussaute Arbouet-Sussaute is a small commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of southwestern France, representing a rural local government unit in a region shaped by Pyrenean landsca…
Arboys-en-Bugey — Commune in Ain, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France Arboys-en-Bugey Arboys-en-Bugey, a commune in Ain in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, created on 1 January 2016 by merging Arbignieu and Saint-Bois; overview of its local administration, geography an…
Arcangues (commune in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France) Arcangues Arcangues is a small commune in southwestern France's Pyrénées-Atlantiques department, known for its rural setting, Basque cultural influences, historic château and proximity to Ba…
Arcenant — commune in Côte-d'Or, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté Arcenant Arcenant is a small rural commune in the Côte-d'Or department of eastern France. This article outlines its geography, history, local administration, economy and visitor information…
Arcens — a rural commune in Ardèche, France Arcens Arcens is a small rural commune in the Ardèche department of southern France, known for its village character, countryside setting and local administration within the French territ…
Arces-Dilo — a rural commune in Yonne, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté Arces-Dilo Arces-Dilo is a small rural commune in the Yonne department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France, known for its countryside setting, historic buildings and agricultural character.
Arconville: a rural commune in Aube, Grand Est, France Arconville Arconville is a small rural commune in the Aube département of the Grand Est region of France, known for its agricultural landscape, traditional village features and local communal…
Ardenay-sur-Mérize — a concise guide to the commune in Sarthe, France Ardenay-sur-Mérize Ardenay-sur-Mérize is a small rural commune in the Sarthe department of Pays de la Loire, western France. This article summarizes its geography, history, governance, economy and lo…
Ardres: a commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France Ardres Ardres is a small commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France, known for its lake, historic town center and local recreation within the former Nord-Pas-de-Calais reg…
Argœuves: a commune in the Somme, Hauts-de-France Argœuves Argœuves is a small French commune in the Somme department, Hauts-de-France, known for its riverside setting near Amiens, rural character, local heritage and ties to the Somme vall…
Armancourt (Somme) — commune in Hauts-de-France Armancourt, Somme Armancourt is a small rural commune in the Somme department of Hauts-de-France, northern France. This article summarizes its geography, administration, history, local life, landmar…
Armix — a small rural commune in Ain, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Armix Armix is a tiny commune in the Ain department of eastern France. Noted for its very small population and rural character, it faces modest seismic activity and exemplifies sparsely…
Arnéguy — small commune in the French Basque country Arnéguy Arnéguy is a small commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of southwestern France, located in the Basque cultural region near the Spanish border in the Pyrenees.
Aroue-Ithorots-Olhaïby: a rural commune in the French Basque Country Aroue-Ithorots-Olhaïby Aroue-Ithorots-Olhaïby is a small rural commune in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, southwestern France, formed from three villages and notable for Basque culture, pastoral landscapes, histor…
Arquèves Arquèves is a small rural commune in the Somme department of Hauts-de-France in northern France. It had 151 inhabitants in 2006 and exemplifies the low-density, agricultural commun…
Arraute-Charritte: a commune in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France Arraute-Charritte Arraute-Charritte is a French commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department in southwestern France. This article summarizes its location, administrative role, landscape, history,…
Arricau-Bordes — commune in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France Arricau-Bordes Arricau-Bordes is a small rural commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of southwestern France, known for its agricultural landscape, local heritage and quiet village life.
Arromanches-les-Bains Coastal commune in Calvados, Normandy, known for the World War II Mulberry artificial harbour remains, a D-Day museum, seaside tourism and panoramic views over the English Channel.
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…
Soissons Arrondissement: Administrative Division in Aisne, Hauts-de-France Arrondissement of Soissons Arrondissement of Soissons in Aisne, Hauts-de-France: profile of its communes, administrative seat in Soissons, history and role coordinating national and departmental services bet…
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.
Arrondissements of the Allier department Overview of the three arrondissements in Allier, their role in French administration, current divisions, history and functions, and how they relate to communes and prefectures.
Arrondissements of the Gard department Overview of the three arrondissements in France’s Gard department: their role, capitals, history, administrative function, and how they relate to departments, cantons and communes.
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 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 Indre‑et‑Loire department Arrondissements of the Indre-et-Loire department Overview of the three arrondissements in Indre‑et‑Loire (Centre‑Val de Loire), their role, capitals (subprefectures), history, and how they relate to communes and other administrat…
Arrondissements of the Loire department Overview of the three arrondissements of France's Loire department: their role, organization, history, and how they relate to communes, prefectures and subprefectures.
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…
Arrondissements of the Yonne department Overview of the three arrondissements in the Yonne department (Bourgogne‑Franche‑Comté, France): roles, structure, current seats, relation to communes and cantons, and historical d…
Arthez-d'Asson Arthez-d'Asson is a small rural commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques of southwestern France, in the historic Béarn area. It features traditional stone architecture, pastoral landsca…
Artigues (Aude): small commune in Occitanie, southern France Artigues, Aude Artigues is a tiny rural commune in the Aude department of Occitanie, southern France. This article outlines its location, administration, name origin, local life and why such vill…
Artix (Pyrénées-Atlantiques): Overview, history, and local features Artix, Pyrénées-Atlantiques Artix is a commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques département of southwestern France. This article summarizes its geography, history, administration, economy, transport links and nota…
Artzenheim — commune in Haut-Rhin, Alsace, France Artzenheim Artzenheim is a commune in the Haut-Rhin department of eastern France near Colmar. This article summarizes its location, geography, history, local life, and transport links.
Arvière-en-Valromey (commune in Ain, France) Arvière-en-Valromey Arvière-en-Valromey is a commune nouvelle in the Ain department of eastern France, created 1 January 2019 from Brénaz, Chavornay, Lochieu and Virieu-le-Petit.
Ascain (Azkaine) — commune in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, southwestern France Ascain Ascain (Basque: Azkaine) is a commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of southwestern France. It is known for Basque culture, proximity to La Rhune, scenic hiking and the Pe…
Asnelles — coastal commune in Calvados, Normandy, France Asnelles Asnelles is a small seaside commune in Calvados, Normandy, known for its sandy beach, proximity to World War II landing sites, and seasonal tourism along the English Channel coast.
Assainvillers, Somme — Commune in Hauts-de-France, Northern France Assainvillers Assainvillers is a small commune in the Somme department of Hauts-de-France in northern France; the article covers its location, local administration and demographic note (165 resi…
Assé-le-Boisne Assé-le-Boisne is a small commune in the Sarthe department of Pays de la Loire, western France. Overview of its administration, geography, history, economy and local life.
Assé-le-Riboul: Commune in Sarthe, Pays de la Loire, France Assé-le-Riboul Assé-le-Riboul is a small French commune in the Sarthe department of Pays de la Loire. This article covers its location, administration, landscape, history, economy and points of l…
Assencières, Aube: Commune in north-central France Assencières Assencières, a small rural commune in Aube, north-central France, governed by a mayor and municipal council. Learn about its location, local geography, administrative role, and whe…
Assis-sur-Serre — commune in Aisne, northern France Assis-sur-Serre Assis-sur-Serre is a small French commune in the Aisne department, historically part of Picardie and now within Hauts-de-France, noted for its rural setting on the Serre river and…
Astillé (Mayenne, Pays de la Loire) Astillé Astillé is a small rural commune in the Mayenne department of Pays de la Loire, northwest France. It had 547 inhabitants in 1999 and is typical of the region's agricultural communi…
Attignat — commune in Ain, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France Attignat Attignat is a commune in the Ain department of eastern France, noted for its medieval church, castle ruins and local commerce; population about 2,850 (2009).
Aubenton (Aisne, France) Aubenton Aubenton is a small rural commune in the Aisne department of northern France. This article outlines its location, historical background, local character, economy, population and pr…
Aubeterre (Aube) Aubeterre Aubeterre is a small commune in the Aube department of north-central France. This entry outlines its location, administrative role, likely name origins, local character, and how it…
Aubignan (Vaucluse, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur) Aubignan Aubignan is a commune in the Vaucluse department of southeastern France. A small Provençal town with rural surroundings, medieval roots, and local agriculture, it had 3,877 inhabit…
Auchy-les-Mines — commune in Pas-de-Calais with a mining heritage Auchy-les-Mines Auchy-les-Mines is a small commune in Pas-de-Calais in northern France, historically shaped by coal mining and now focused on heritage, local life and post-industrial redevelopment…
