Map of France

Departments

Map of the departments of France

Every region in France is further divided into departments (see departments of France for information).

More maps

Maps on France This Way

Maps are widely used used on the francethisway site:

1) To explore France and to help you find things that will interest you where you are going, by identifying other places and tourist attractions that are close bymap:

• every 'place' review on the site has a location map showing several local places of interest, and a link to a page with a detailed map showing all places of interest within about 50 kilometers - these maps are the easiest way to plan a visit
• every 'region' and department review also has a summary map of highlights

2) For planning your route between places in France and for route instructions see our France driving distances maps

3) Find the weather forecast for any region on the French weather map

4) We also have maps for specific items of interest, for example:

• the Map of Paris (shows location of the major landmarks in that city)
• the wine regions of France
• the main rivers of France
• the airports of France
• the most beautiful villages of France
• the 'French towns in bloom'
• the national monuments of France
• the France castles
• the historical French towns (city centres protected as 'secteur sauvegardé)
• the zoos, aquariums and wildlife parks

5) Various areas of regional interest such as the valley of the river Dropt and the Ardeche villages also include maps

6) To find a gite or holiday rental use the map that shows gites and holiday rentals in France at Gites in France

More information

If there is a map we have overlooked or would be useful for plannng a visit to France please let us know. We are always adding new places and information but please also let us know if you think your town or favourite destination should be added!