France retains its centuries-long status as a global centre of art, science, cuisine and philosophy. It hosts the fourth-largest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, with 54 in total, and is the world's leading tourist destination, having received 102 million foreign visitors in 2025.

Description: This map shows governmental boundaries of countries; regions, regions capitals and major cities in France.

France, a country of northwestern Europe, is historically and culturally among the most important countries in the Western world. It has also played a highly significant role in international affairs for centuries.

Afficher / masquer la sous-section Géographie. 2.1Localisation, frontières et superficie. 2.2Géologie, topographie et hydrographie. 2.3Climat. 2.4Paysages et environnement. 2.5Préservation de l'environnement. 2.6Répartition spatiale de la population et des activités. 2.7Axes de communication et de transports. 2.7.1Transport routier.

From Provence to Brittany, via the Loire Valley and the Dordogne Valley, the French countryside promises a break filled with relaxation and well-being. When the weather is nice, head to France’s cities! Strolls, new discoveries, and culinary delights await you around every corner.

Where is France? France is a country located in North Western Europe. It is geographically positioned both in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres of the Earth. France is bordered by 7 countries: by Belgium and Luxembourg in the northeast; by Germany, Switzerland and Italy in the east; and by Spain and Andorra in the south.

Avec le placement de 24 départements en vigilance rouge canicule par Météo-France, l'activité est très soutenue dans de nombreux hôpitaux franciliens, alerte Frank Becker, secrétaire général de l'Association des médecins urgentistes de France (Amuf).

France 24 décrypte l’actualité internationale, politique, l’économie, l’environnement, la culture, le sport, en France et à l’international avec analyses, des interviews, des reportages...

France advanced to the semi-finals on Thursday with a 2-0 victory over Morocco in the quarter-finals, with Kylian Mbappé finding the breakthrough after missing an early penalty.

FCDO travel advice for France. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.