Aiguefonde: a commune in Tarn, Occitanie, southern France Aiguefonde Overview of Aiguefonde, a small commune in the Tarn department of Occitanie, France, covering geography, history, economy, culture and practical information.
Albias (commune in Tarn-et-Garonne, France) Albias Albias is a small commune near Montauban in Tarn-et-Garonne, southern France. Locally called Albiassains, it has agricultural roots, local markets and ties to the Midi-Pyrénées/Occ…
Alrance — a rural commune in Aveyron, southern France Alrance Alrance is a small rural commune in the Aveyron department of southern France, noted for its traditional architecture, pastoral landscape, and local heritage typical of the Occitan…
Arrondissement of Alès A territorial subdivision in the Gard department, Occitanie, with Alès as its seat; covers Cévennes foothills, mixed industry and tourism, and a network of communes and valleys.
Arrondissement of Argelès-Gazost Administrative arrondissement in the Hautes-Pyrénées department of Occitanie, centred on the subprefecture town of Argelès-Gazost; a gateway to the French Pyrenees with mountain va…
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 Castelsarrasin An administrative subdivision in the Tarn-et-Garonne department of Occitanie, France, centered on the town of Castelsarrasin and covering rural plains, river valleys and local mark…
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 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 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…
Montauban arrondissement: administrative subdivision of Tarn-et-Garonne, France Arrondissement of Montauban Overview of the arrondissement of Montauban in Tarn-et-Garonne, France: its role, communes, prefecture in Montauban, administrative organization and geographic and local context.
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 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 Perpignan Administrative arrondissement in southern France: part of the Pyrénées-Orientales department with Perpignan as its administrative center; Mediterranean coast, Pyrenean foothills an…
Arrondissements of the Aude department Overview of the three arrondissements of the Aude department: their role, capitals, history, administrative functions and distinctions within France’s territorial organisation.
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…
Arros (river) Arros is a river in southwestern France (Occitanie) flowing through Hautes-Pyrénées and Gers to join the Adour. Its valley, historically part of the County of Bigorre, supports agr…
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…
Baraigne — small rural commune in Aude, Occitanie, France Baraigne Baraigne is a small commune in the Aude department of Occitanie, southern France. With 174 inhabitants in 2017, it exemplifies rural village life, local administration, and Occitan…
Belfort-sur-Rebenty — small commune in Aude, Occitanie, France Belfort-sur-Rebenty Belfort-sur-Rebenty is a very small rural commune in the Aude department of Occitanie, southern France, known for its low population and traditional countryside character.
Bessède-de-Sault: a small commune in Aude, Occitanie, France Bessède-de-Sault Bessède-de-Sault is a tiny rural commune in the Aude department of Occitanie, southern France, known for its low population, rustic landscape, and ties to the historical Occitan re…
Béziers: historic city and wine-producing center in southern France Béziers Béziers is an ancient subprefectural town in Hérault, Occitanie, known for its medieval centre, Cathédrale Saint‑Nazaire, Canal du Midi nearby, vineyards and the popular Feria bull…
Brézilhac (Aude) — small commune in Occitanie, France Brézilhac Brézilhac is a small rural commune in the Aude department of Occitanie, southern France, home to about 174 inhabitants (2017). It exemplifies France's local municipal system and re…
Cambieure — small commune in Aude, Occitanie, France Cambieure Cambieure is a small rural commune in the Aude department of Occitanie in southern France, with roughly 300 inhabitants and typical Mediterranean-influenced countryside and local a…
Caves (Aude) Caves, Aude Caves is a small commune in the Aude department of Occitanie in southern France. This article summarizes its location, character, history, local life and points of interest.
Communes of the Ariège department, France Communes of the Ariège department Overview of the communes in the Ariège department: administrative role, geography, history, notable towns and uses, with pointers to alphabetical and administrative listings.
Communes of the Aude department Overview of the 438 communes in France's Aude department: administrative role, geography, history, notable towns and intercommunal organization.
