Nobody lives here, 32% of France is empty?
Did you know that almost 32% of the surface area of mainland France is unoccupied and uninhabited? Zoom in geographically with the map of uninhabited areas in the regions and territories.
Rendez-vous in France
Welcome to the annual Rendez-vous in the Gardens, a springtime event to discover places in bloom, wooded parks and green spaces in every region of France.
The ViaRhôna, a green route along the Rhône river
The ViaRhona is a real invitation to cycling adventure, linking the majestic Alps to the bewitching charm of the Mediterranean. An enchanting route that takes you through breathtaking landscapes and places steeped in history. Ready for an unforgettable journey? Hop on your bike and let yourself be guided along this discovery trail between the mountains…
Escale à Sète, the festival of Mediterranean maritime traditions
Nestling in the heart of the Mediterranean, the town of Sète comes alive every two years with an exceptional event that celebrates its maritime heritage by bringing together an impressive fleet of historic and traditional sailing ships: l’Escale à Sète.
Gerland international bus station in Lyon
Formerly located at Lyon Perrache, Lyon’s international and mainline bus station is moving to Gerland until 2032. Take a closer look at Gerland bus station in the 7th arrondissement of Lyon in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.
EcoThau shuttle boat, from Balaruc-les-Bains to Sète
To travel between Balaruc-les-Bains and Sète on the Etang de Thau, the 12 seater EcoThau shuttle boat is available from late spring to early autumn.
The ports of Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône for river and nautical tourism
Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône is a French commune in the Bouches-du-Rhône département, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region. The town is ideally located at the mouth of the Rhône River, close to the Mediterranean Sea. Its strategic position makes it an ideal location for river and sea tourism.
On the black roads?
Discover in text, map, video and links the spirit of walking in France, On the black roads, Sur les chemins noirs in french.
The Saint-Dié-des-Vosges International Geography Festival
Every early autumn, Saint-Dié-des-Vosges is transformed into an open-air university: a free festival that brings together nearly 40,000 participants, researchers, authors and the curious, to explore the world through maps, ideas and terrain.