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🗺️ Map of France: regions, departments and major cities (HD to print)

✍️ By Cartes-2-France | 📅 Published: 08/19/2025 | 🔄 Updated: 11/02/2025

Explore the map of France from every angle: regions (the current 13), departments, relief (mountain ranges and altitudes) and major cities. Our maps of France are in high resolution for screen and printing, ideal for school, educational, touristic and institutional use.

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Our verdict ⭐

Pros	Cons
HD maps ready to print 13 regions, departments, relief & cities combined Usable in classes, presentations, tourism Direct links for download & HD opening	Large A0/A1 format = heavy files Evolving demographics (cities) → check the date Very long lists (solved by multicolumns) No native CMYK colorimetry

Rating: 9/10 | Recommended for: teachers, students, travelers, local authorities, media.

🧭 HD 4K Map of France (regions + departments)

This high definition map of France gathers the essentials: outlines of the 13 regions, boundaries of the departments and main watercourses. Each region is color-coded for quick reading. The image supports large format printing.

High resolution map of France with regions and departments (screen version, HD link available) — Click to open the HD version then print.

⬇️ Download the map (HD)

Recommended uses: middle/high school reviews, classroom display, tourism file, press materials, presentations.

🧩 Map of France with the 13 regions (HD)

Metropolitan France has 13 regions. This regions map highlights the administrative boundaries with color coding and shows road axes to understand connections.

Map of the 13 regions of France in color with major road axes — HQ version recommended for **reviews** and display.

⬇️ Download (HD)

🏔️ Map of France: the relief

Visualize the mountain ranges (Alps, Pyrenees, Massif Central, Jura, Vosges, Corsica) and the reference altitudes. The relief map links physical geography, climate, and tourism.

Map of France's relief with mountain ranges, altitudes, and main peaks — Relief and major morphological units.

Mont Blanc — 4,810 m
Vignemale — 3,298 m
Monte Cinto — 2,706 m
Puy de Sancy — 1,886 m
Crêt de la Neige — 1,723 m
Grand Ballon — 1,424 m

⬇️ Download (HD)

🗂️ Map of France: the departments

For orientation, administration, or reviews, consult the departments map. The clear boundaries facilitate the preparation of routes and understanding of a postal address.

Map of France's departments with main cities — Administrative location & main **cities**.

⬇️ Download (PNG)

🧪 How to choose the right map according to use

Need	Recommended map	Why	Ideal format
Review the regions	13 regions map (HD)	Clear color code, administrative boundaries	A4/A3 at 300 DPI
Class poster	4K HD map	Regions + departments + hydrography	A2/A1/A0 (printer)
Hiking / relief	Relief map	Massifs, altitudes, reading the relief	A3, matte paper 160 g
Address / administration	Departments map	Departmental boundaries, reference cities	A4 for files

🖨️ Printing guide (pro quality, simple)

Resolution: aim for 300 DPI for A3+, 200 DPI possible for A2/A1 viewed from a distance.
Formats: A4/A3 at home; A2/A1/A0 at a printer.
Paper: matte 120–160 g/m² (note-taking), satin 170–200 g/m² (poster).
Colors: RGB files; the printer converts to CMYK.
Tip: check “Fit to page” and minimal margins.

🏙️ The 100 largest cities in France

The ranking and profiles are based on the latest official publications. We prioritize direct links to local pages to access updates.

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🏙️ The 20 largest cities in detail

City	Postal code	Region	Department	Population	Area	Density
Paris	75001	Île-de-France	Paris	2,193,030	105.63 km²	20,761 inh/km²
Marseille	13000	Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur	Bouches-du-Rhône	852,395	239.41 km²	3,560 inh/km²
Lyon	69000	Rhône-Alpes	Rhône	472,330	48.09 km²	9,822 inh/km²
Toulouse	31000	Midi-Pyrénées	Haute-Garonne	446,220	119.06 km²	3,748 inh/km²
Nice	6000	Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur	Alpes-Maritimes	352,388	73.86 km²	4,771 inh/km²
Nantes	44000	Pays de la Loire	Loire-Atlantique	290,943	65.88 km²	4,416 inh/km²
Strasbourg	67000	Alsace	Bas-Rhin	276,063	78.31 km²	3,525 inh/km²
Montpellier	34000	Languedoc-Roussillon	Hérault	257,092	57.22 km²	4,493 inh/km²
Bordeaux	33000	Aquitaine	Gironde	238,921	49.49 km²	4,828 inh/km²
Lille	59000	Nord-Pas-de-Calais	Nord	232,172	25.34 km²	9,162 inh/km²
Rennes	35000	Brittany	Ille-et-Vilaine	213,096	50.48 km²	4,221 inh/km²
Reims	51100	Champagne-Ardenne	Marne	187,650	49.41 km²	3,798 inh/km²
Le Havre	76600	Upper Normandy	Seine-Maritime	182,411	54.75 km²	3,332 inh/km²
Saint-Étienne	42000	Rhône-Alpes	Loire	178,530	80.16 km²	2,227 inh/km²
Toulon	83000	Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur	Var	168,768	44.23 km²	3,816 inh/km²
Grenoble	38000	Rhône-Alpes	Isère	159,410	18.61 km²	8,566 inh/km²
Angers	49000	Pays de la Loire	Maine-et-Loire	155,701	44.44 km²	3,504 inh/km²
Dijon	21000	Burgundy	Côte-d'Or	155,387	41.5 km²	3,744 inh/km²
Le Mans	72000	Pays de la Loire	Sarthe	148,340	52.62 km²	2,819 inh/km²
Aix-en-Provence	13090	Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur	Bouches-du-Rhône	146,690	187.53 km²	782 inh/km²

🔧 Methodology

Maps produced from public data: IGN (administrative boundaries, relief), Insee (toponymy, demographics), other open reference datasets. Projection adapted for web & print.

Criteria: readability, administrative coherence, toponymic hierarchy, print compatibility (DPI), accessibility (alt tags).

🔎 Sources

Who publishes? Cartes-2-France, published by Gallica Web, has offered educational maps and guides since 2009.

Updates: page reviewed on 11/02/2025 (text, SEO, clarity).

Contact: use the site’s contact page for any suggestions.

❓ FAQ — Map of France

Where to download a high-resolution map of France?: Use the “Download (HD)” links below each image, open the HD version and print.
Which map to choose for reviewing the regions?: The 13 regions map in HD with color coding helps memorization.
Is there a relief map of France?: Yes, the Relief map highlights mountain ranges, altitudes, and relief organization.
Can I print these maps for a class?: Yes, educational and private use is allowed. Avoid commercial redistribution without permission.
How to cite the source correctly?: Indicate: Source: Cartes-2-France + clickable link to the page.
What paper and resolution do you recommend?: For A3 or posters: 300 DPI and matte 160 g paper (annotation), or satin 170–200 g (poster).

💡 Reuse possible with clickable link to Cartes-2-France. Independent opinion. Information verified as of 11/02/2025.

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