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The Île-de-France (/ ˌ iː l d ə ˈ f r ɒ̃ s /, French: [il də fʁɑ̃s] ⓘ; lit. ' Island of France ') is the most populous of the eighteen regions of France, with an official estimated population of 12,271,794 residents on 1 January 2023.
Avec une superficie de 12 012 km 2, l'Île-de-France est l'une des plus petites régions françaises (la plus petite de la France métropolitaine après la Corse), mais de loin la plus importante par sa population (environ 12 millions d'habitants en 2015, soit un peu moins de 18 % de la population française, départements d'outre-mer inclus ...
Jun 4, 2024 · Île-de-France, région of France encompassing the north-central départements of Val-d’Oise, Seine-et-Marne, Seine-Saint-Denis, Ville-de-Paris, Hauts-de-Seine, Val-de-Marne, Essonne, and Yvelines. Île-de-France is bounded by the régions of Hauts-de-France to the north, Grand Est to the east, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté to the southeast ...
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Jan 29, 2022 · Learn about the Île de France, one of the ancient provinces of France and the centre of power and culture for most of French history. Discover its rich heritage, economy and main sites, such as Paris, Versailles, Notre-Dame and the Eiffel Tower.
Explore the Île-de-France region, the 'Island of France' that surrounds Paris, with its châteaux, gardens and attractions. Find out the best time and places to visit, and get tips from local experts.
The region of Ile-de-France is divided into 8 separate départements, which can be classified into 3 main parts: inner Paris (Paris intramuros), the inner urban ring of Paris suburbs (la petite couronne) and the rural and semi-rural commuter belt hinterland (la grande couronne).
Île-de-France is the most populous and dynamic region of France, home to Paris and its iconic landmarks. Learn about its name, rivers, departments, economy and more.
