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  1. Regions of France - Wikipedia

    • France is divided into eighteen administrative regions , of which thirteen are located in metropolitan France (in Europe), while the other five are overseas regions (not to be confused with the overseas collectivities, which have a semi-autonomous status). All of the thirteen metropolitan administrative regions (including Corsica as of 2019 ) are further subdiv… See more

    History

    The term région was officially created by the Law of Decentralisation (2 March 1982), which also gave regions their legal status. The first direct elections for regional representatives took place on 16 March 1986. … See more

    Role

    Regions lack separate legislative authority and therefore cannot write their own statutory law. They levy their own taxes and, in return, receive a decreasing part of their budget from the central government, which give… See more

    Overseas regions

    Overseas region (French: Région d'outre-mer) is a recent designation, given to the overseas departments that have similar powers to those of the regions of metropolitan France. As integral parts of the … See more

     
  1. 18 Regions Of France List (Map + Attractions)

  2. The 18 French Regions And Their Specialties (With a Map)

  3. Regions Of France - WorldAtlas

    Apr 26, 2021 · France is administratively divided into 18 administrative regions. Out of these 18 regions, 13 regions form a part of Metropolitan France in the European continent, while the other five regions are overseas regions.

  4. France map with regions

    Since 1st january, 2016, France is divided in 18 régions. - 13 regions in metropolitan France (Corsica counting). - 5 overseas regions (which are also departments) : Guadeloupe, Martinique, Guyana, Reunion and Mayotte.

  5. The New 13 Regions of France - WorldAtlas

  6. Regions of France - Simple English Wikipedia, the free …

    20 rows · France is divided into 18 administrative regions (regions). These regions are a kind of local government. Thirteen regions are in Metropolitan France (the part of the country that is in Europe). Each region contains a few …

  7. Discover the 13 administrative regions of France

    Feb 7, 2022 · Here is the list of the 13 regions of France with facts and figures: Nouvelle-Aquitaine Includes the former regions of Aquitaine , Limousin and Poitou-Charentes.

  8. Regions of France – Map & Top Tourist Attractions

  9. 18 Most Beautiful Regions of France – Touropia Travel

    Oct 15, 2024 · France is home to every type of landscape and habitat imaginable, with it’s many regions boasting lots of lovely countrysides, beautiful river valleys, and some incredible mountain scenery in the shape of the Alps, Massif …