Country Overview
Population
67.7M
67,700,000 people
Currency
EuroEUR (€)
Languages
Timezones
UTC+01:00
France at a Glance
Comprehensive information about France
Country Details
Currency
Languages & Timezones
Country Map
Paris
Europe
Historical Timeline
French Revolution begins, overthrowing the monarchy and establishing republican ideals
Napoleon Bonaparte crowns himself Emperor of France
Liberation of Paris during World War II
Fifth Republic established under Charles de Gaulle
France adopts the Euro as its currency
Famous Landmarks
Eiffel Tower
Iconic iron lattice tower and symbol of France, built for the 1889 World's Fair
Louvre Museum
World's largest art museum, home to the Mona Lisa and countless other masterpieces
Notre-Dame Cathedral
Medieval Catholic cathedral, masterpiece of Gothic architecture
Palace of Versailles
Opulent royal residence, symbol of absolute monarchy and French classical architecture
Mont-Saint-Michel
Medieval abbey on a tidal island, UNESCO World Heritage site
Arc de Triomphe
Triumphal arch honoring those who fought and died for France in the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars
Sainte-Chapelle
Gothic chapel famous for its stunning stained-glass windows
Pont du Gard
Ancient Roman aqueduct bridge, UNESCO World Heritage site
Château de Chambord
Renaissance castle, the largest château in the Loire Valley
Palais des Papes
Former residence of the Popes during the 14th century
Place de la Bourse
18th-century square, famous for its reflecting pool 'Miroir d'eau'
Basilica of the Sacred Heart (Sacré-Cœur)
Iconic white basilica located at the summit of Montmartre
Palais Garnier
19th-century opera house, masterpiece of Beaux-Arts architecture
Alsace Villages
Picturesque half-timbered villages like Colmar and Riquewihr
Chartres Cathedral
Gothic cathedral known for its stained glass and UNESCO status
Pont Alexandre III
Most ornate bridge in Paris, symbol of Franco-Russian alliance
Fort Boyard
19th-century sea fort, made famous by TV game show
Strasbourg Cathedral
Tallest medieval building in Europe for centuries
Gorges du Verdon
Spectacular river canyon, often called the 'Grand Canyon of Europe'
Palais Longchamp
19th-century monument celebrating water supply and arts
Famous Cities
20
Paris
City of Light, global center of art, fashion, gastronomy, and culture
Lyon
Gastronomic capital of France, UNESCO World Heritage site
Marseille
Oldest city in France, major Mediterranean port
Nice
Glamorous resort city on the French Riviera
Cannes
Host of the prestigious Cannes Film Festival
Bordeaux
World capital of wine, elegant architecture and vineyards
Toulouse
Known as 'La Ville Rose', hub of aerospace industry
Strasbourg
European Parliament seat, blend of French and German culture
Montpellier
Vibrant student city with medieval charm and Mediterranean vibe
Lille
Northern cultural hub, famous for Flemish architecture
Nantes
Historic city with Château des Ducs de Bretagne, creative arts
Avignon
City of the Popes, famous bridge, and theater festival
Dijon
Historic capital of Burgundy, known for mustard and wine
Reims
Coronation city of French kings, heart of Champagne region
Rouen
Medieval city with Gothic cathedral, linked to Joan of Arc
Saint-Tropez
Luxury Mediterranean resort, celebrity hotspot
Versailles
Famous for the Palace of Versailles and royal history
Arles
Roman heritage, Van Gogh inspiration, UNESCO World Heritage site
Clermont-Ferrand
Known for volcanoes, Michelin headquarters, Gothic cathedral
Annecy
Picturesque alpine town, 'Venice of the Alps', famous lake
States/Provinces
Major Rivers
12Seine River
777 kmBurgundy
English Channel
Loire River
1,012 kmCévennes Mountains
Atlantic Ocean
Rhône River
812 kmRhône Glacier, Switzerland
Mediterranean Sea
Garonne River
602 kmSpanish Pyrenees
Atlantic Ocean (via Gironde Estuary)
Dordogne River
483 kmMassif Central
Atlantic Ocean (via Gironde Estuary)
Meuse River
925 kmPouilly-en-Bassigny, France
North Sea
Saône River
480 kmVosges Mountains
Rhône River (Lyon)
Charente River
381 kmHaute-Vienne
Atlantic Ocean
Lot River
485 kmCévennes
Garonne River
Tarn River
380 kmCévennes
Garonne River
Marne River
514 kmLangres Plateau
Seine River (near Paris)
Vienne River
363 kmMassif Central
Loire River
Top Educational Institutions
10
Sorbonne University
Paris
Public Research University
École Normale Supérieure
Paris
Public Research University
École Polytechnique
Palaiseau
Public Research University
Sciences Po
Paris
Public Research University (Political Science & Social Studies)
HEC Paris
Jouy-en-Josas
Business School
Université PSL (Paris Sciences et Lettres)
Paris
Public Research University
Université Paris-Saclay
Paris (Saclay)
Public Research University
INSEAD
Fontainebleau
Business School
Université de Strasbourg
Strasbourg
Public Research University
Université Grenoble Alpes
Grenoble
Public Research University