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Country Information

Capital
Paris
Population
14,947,794
Area
643,801 km²
Largest City
Paris
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Not Observed
ISO Code
FR / FRA
Time Zones
1 zone
Languages
French
Currency
Euro (€) - €100
Coordinates
Decimal:48.8534, 2.3488
DMS:48°51′12″N, 2°20′56″E
Elevation
Highest:4,810 m
Lowest:-5 m
Average:2,403 m
International Dialing Code
+33

Time Zones

• Europe/Paris| CEST (UTC+2)

Geographic Extremes

Northernmost
Dunkerque
Southernmost
Perpignan
Easternmost
Strasbourg
Westernmost
Brest

About France

France has a rich history that includes significant events such as the French Revolution, which began in 1789 and profoundly changed the course of French society and governance.
The Eiffel Tower, completed in 1889, is one of the most recognizable landmarks in the world and symbolizes Paris and French culture.
French cuisine is renowned worldwide, with dishes like coq au vin and ratatouille, and France is also famous for its fine wines and cheeses.
The Louvre Museum in Paris is the largest art museum in the world and is home to thousands of works of art, including the Mona Lisa.
France has a diverse geography that ranges from coastal regions along the Atlantic Ocean to mountainous areas such as the Alps and the Pyrenees.
The French language has a significant global presence, being one of the official languages of many international organizations and spoken in several countries across five continents.
France has a strong tradition of secularism in government, known as laïcité, which emphasizes the separation of religion from public affairs.
The country is known for its contributions to literature, with authors like Victor Hugo, Marcel Proust, and Simone de Beauvoir being celebrated figures in the literary world.
The Tour de France is an annual men's multiple stage bicycle race primarily held in France, and it is one of the most prestigious cycling events in the world.
France is home to the Palace of Versailles, a symbol of the absolute monarchy of the Ancien Régime, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The French Revolution introduced the concepts of liberty, equality, and fraternity, which have become foundational principles in modern democratic societies.
Bastille Day, celebrated on July 14th, commemorates the storming of the Bastille prison in 1789 and is a national holiday in France.
The country has a rich artistic heritage, with movements such as Impressionism originating in France, led by artists like Claude Monet and Edgar Degas.
France is known for its fashion industry, with Paris being one of the fashion capitals of the world, hosting major events like Paris Fashion Week.

Cities in France

Showing 10 cities (top 50 by population + business hubs). Click any city to view detailed time information.

Cities by Population

ParisMarseilleLyonToulouseNiceNantesMarne La ValléeStrasbourgBordeauxMontpellierLilleRouenRennesReimsLe HavreDijonNîmesClermont-FerrandAix-en-ProvenceSaint-Quentin-en-YvelinesBrestParis 12e ArrondissementVilleurbanneBesançonMetzOrléansBoulogne-BillancourtNancyLyon 03Argenteuil

Cities in France

Columns267 cities
City Name
Population
Area
City Center Elevation
Time Zone
UTC Offset
ParisCAPITAL
2,138,551
105.4 km²
35 m
CET/CEST
UTC+1
870,731
435 km²
26 m
CET/CEST
UTC+1
522,969
261 km²
173 m
CET/CEST
UTC+1
493,465
247 km²
152 m
CET/CEST
UTC+1
342,669
171 km²
17 m
CET/CEST
UTC+1
318,808
159 km²
20 m
CET/CEST
UTC+1
318,325
159 km²
97 m
CET/CEST
UTC+1
274,845
137 km²
145 m
CET/CEST
UTC+1
260,958
130 km²
21 m
CET/CEST
UTC+1
248,252
124 km²
59 m
CET/CEST
UTC+1
234,475
117 km²
29 m
CET/CEST
UTC+1
234,475
117 km²
19 m
CET/CEST
UTC+1
220,488
110 km²
37 m
CET/CEST
UTC+1
196,565
98 km²
89 m
CET/CEST
UTC+1
185,972
93 km²
8 m
CET/CEST
UTC+1
183,430
92 km²
53 m
CET/CEST
UTC+1
177,833
89 km²
64 m
CET/CEST
UTC+1
176,280
88 km²
529 m
CET/CEST
UTC+1

Popular Cities in France

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