Alpes-de-Haute-Provence: geography, history and cultural highlights Alpes-de-Haute-Provence Alpes-de-Haute-Provence is a sparsely populated department in southeastern France known for alpine foothills, river gorges, Provençal culture, lavender landscapes and the prefectur…
Annebault (Calvados) — a commune in Normandy, France Annebault Annebault is a small rural commune in the Calvados department of Normandy, northwestern France. This article summarizes its location, landscape, administrative context, history and…
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,…
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 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 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 Issoire — overview, administration and significance Arrondissement of Issoire Overview of the arrondissement of Issoire in Puy-de-Dôme, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes: geography, administration, history, economy and notable features for readers and researchers.
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 Montmorillon Administrative division in the Vienne department, Nouvelle‑Aquitaine, centred on the town of Montmorillon; overview of geography, history, administration, economy and points of int…
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…
Audaux (commune in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France) Audaux Audaux is a small commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of southwestern France, typical of the Béarn countryside with rural character, local heritage and ties to regional…
Aveyron — department in Occitanie, southern France Aveyron Aveyron is a rural department in Occitanie, southern France, named for the Aveyron river. It is known for plateaus, deep gorges, medieval villages, Roquefort cheese and the town of…
Buneville, commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France Buneville Buneville is a small rural commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France. This entry summarizes its location, geography, history, administration, economy and local poi…