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France Regions

France is filled with wonderful regions, each with its own character. Find out details about France regions that are each diverse and a world unto themselves.
France Regions
France's regions offer an immense variety of landscapes and experiences, from the urban Ile de France region that is home to Paris to rural mountain regions like the Midi Pyrenees. Here is a list of France regions, including a description of each France region and link to more information about each region of France.
Southwest France
In Southwest France, sunkissed rooftops blaze a burnt orange. There are sweeping vistas of both mountains and sea. The food is robust, and the wines don’t mess around. The narrow streets of the medieval fortified city of Carcassonne are lined with armored knights displaying daily specials at the cafes.
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