Places in France Beginning with F

The table below lists all the major cities and towns in France whose names start with the letter F. Further down you will also find some general data and facts about each.

NameRegionPopulation
Faches-ThumesnilHauts-de-France18,000
FécampNormandy18,000
FenouilletOccitanie5,000
FigeacOccitanie10,000
FirminyAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes17,000
FlersNormandy14,000
FloracOccitanie2,000
FontaineAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes23,000
Fontenay-le-ComtePays de la Loire14,000
FoixOccitanie9,000
Fos-sur-MerProvence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur15,000
FréjusProvence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur55,000

Faches-Thumesnil

Faches-Thumesnil is a suburban town located in the Hauts-de-France region, near Lille. It is primarily a residential area with a growing population due to its proximity to the Lille metropolitan area.

Fécamp

Fécamp, located in Normandy, is a historic port town on the English Channel. It was once an important center for cod fishing and is now known for its Benedictine Palace, where the famous Benedictine liqueur is produced.

Fenouillet

Fenouillet is a small town in the Occitanie region, located near Toulouse. It is a quiet, residential community known for its proximity to natural reserves and scenic countryside.

Figeac

Figeac, in the Occitanie region, is a town rich in history, known for its beautiful medieval architecture and as the birthplace of Jean-François Champollion, the decipherer of Egyptian hieroglyphs.

Firminy

Firminy is located in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and is known for its modernist architecture, particularly the work of Le Corbusier, who designed the town’s church and cultural center. It is also a hub for the region’s metal industry.

Flers

Flers is a town in Normandy, known for its impressive Château de Flers, which houses a museum of local history. The town played a strategic role in World War II and has a rich cultural heritage.

Florac

Florac, located in the Occitanie region, is a small town at the entrance to the Cévennes National Park. It is known for its outdoor activities such as hiking, and its location in a beautiful natural landscape.

Fontaine

Fontaine is a town in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, close to Grenoble. It is primarily a residential town with a history of industrial development, and it serves as a gateway to the nearby French Alps.

Fontenay-le-Comte

Fontenay-le-Comte, located in Pays de la Loire, is a historical town with Renaissance architecture. It was once the capital of the Vendée region and is known for its beautiful town center and cultural heritage.

Foix

Foix is a small town in Occitanie, known for its medieval castle, Château de Foix, which overlooks the town from a hilltop. It is a gateway to the Pyrenees and has a rich history dating back to the Middle Ages.

Fos-sur-Mer

Fos-sur-Mer is located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur and is an industrial town known for its large port facilities, including oil refineries and petrochemical industries. It is also known for its beaches along the Mediterranean coast.

Fréjus

Fréjus, in Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, is a historic town on the French Riviera, known for its Roman ruins, including an amphitheater and aqueduct. Today, it is also a popular tourist destination with sandy beaches and a marina.

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