Map of France Departments
France is divided into 96 metropolitan and 5 overseas departments (not covered by this map), which serve as the primary administrative units established during the French Revolution. These departments are key for local governance and services. Use the interactive maps below to explore the departments and their boundaries. Download free maps or learn more about creating a custom map of France to visualize your own data.
See also: Map of France Regions
Interactive Map of France Departments
France Departments: Key Facts
- Total number of departments: 101 (96 metropolitan and 5 overseas)
- Largest department by area: Gironde - 10,000 square kilometers (3,900 square miles)
- Smallest department by area: Paris - 105 square kilometers (41 square miles)
- Most populous department: Nord - 2,550,000 inhabitants
- Least populous department: Lozère - 74,000 inhabitants
- Department numbering system: Two-digit numbers for postal codes, social security, and historical vehicle registration
- Subdivisions: Departments are divided into arrondissements, cantons, and communes
Interesting Facts
- Paris, the capital of France, holds a unique status as both a commune and a department.
- Each department has its own prefecture, which may not be its largest city.
- Corsica uses different numbering: 2A and 2B
Free Downloads
You can download free blank Map of France Departments and other maps in high resolution PNG, SVG and PDF formats from the blank maps section of the site: Download Blank Map of France Departments
Custom Map Features
This map supports labels.
This map is divided into 96 departments.
Updates
Sep 15, 2025:
- Added labeled version
Dec 2, 2024:
- Added map of France Departments
Frequently Asked Questions
France has 101 deparments, including 96 metropolitan and 5 overseas.
Gironde is the largest department by area, covering 10,000 square kilometers (3,900 square miles).
