Scale: 100%|Region Maps
Cartographic Projection: Standard Equirectangular / Natural EarthUpdated: 2024-03-01
Map Overview & Context
A complete cartographic guide to the 13 administrative regions of metropolitan France established in the 2016 reform. The map depicts regional capitals including Paris, Lyon, Marseille, and Bordeaux, major physical terrain from the Alps and Pyrenees to the Atlantic coast, and key river systems (Seine, Loire, Rhône, and Garonne).
Geographic Information
Metropolitan France covers 543,940 km² in Western Europe, featuring extensive oceanic, continental, and Mediterranean coastlines. Natural mountain frontiers demarcate borders with Spain (Pyrenees) and Italy/Switzerland (Alps and Jura).
Key Map Features:
- 13 Post-2016 Metropolitan Regions (Île-de-France, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Occitanie, etc.)
- Principal river corridors: Seine, Loire, Rhône, Garonne, Rhine
- Major mountain ranges: Alps, Pyrenees, Massif Central, Vosges, Jura
- Maritime borders: English Channel, Bay of Biscay, Mediterranean Sea
Cartographic Source & License Information
- Source:
- Institut National de l'Information Géographique et Forestière (IGN France) / Natural Earth
- License:
- Open Licence 2.0 (Etalab) / CC BY 4.0
- Creator:
- MapVerse Cartographic Division
- Usage Rights:
- Open access for informational and educational use with citation.
Attribution: IGN France Open Data & Natural Earth Data. Map composition by MapVerse.