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Forest weather, fire risks and wildfires
With droughts becoming increasingly frequent, the forest weather service helps us anticipate the risk of fire and adopt the right habits in our daily lives. Take a closer look at this tool for preventing fires in France, with maps and links.
Predict and monitor flooding on the River Rhône with Vigicrues
Flooding along the River Rhône is a regular occurrence, varying in intensity depending on natural rainfall throughout the seasons. What tools are available to forecast and monitor the river’s flow and rising water levels?
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.
Route, stages and maps of the ViaRhôna
Want to discover the stages of the Greenway and Eurovelo 17, with the ViaRhôna map? Build your cycling route and choose your station for your next cycling trip.
Where to stay? Hotels, rentals and accommodation in France
Looking for a hotel, rental, bnb or other accommodation for a night, weekend or holiday? Here’s what to look for and find, according to your needs and budget in the Pays de France.
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.
Map of French departments
With 96 departments in France and 101 in the overseas territories, France’s départements are organised around its regions. Zoom in with a map.
Map of France’s regions
With 12 regions in mainland France, Corsica and 5 in the French overseas territories, France’s 18 regions are based around the French mainland and the overseas territories: the Mediterranean, Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Oceans.
National roads in France: history, geography and layout
France’s national roads, a legacy of the Ancien Régime and the royal and imperial roads, remain an essential link in the road network. At a time of regionalisation and new mobility challenges, they reveal a history, organisation and use that shape the daily life and territory of France.