regions
Alsace: 83 percent of Alsatians back return of their historical region
Two years after it became part of the Grand Est, a whopping 83 percent of Alsatians -- known for being fiercely proud of their cultural identity -- want Alsace to regain its regional status, a new survey reveals.
Why has France bid adieu to 'Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur'?
You'll never have to use the acronym PACA again after the name of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region was changed by officials. But what's motivated the move?
It's official: France finally gets its new map
France has finally had its new administrative map officially recognized, after it was published on Thursday.
New map of France finalized as regions settle on names
France has finally settled on a new map after the name of the final new super region was decided on.
Southwestern France revolts over new region's name
You can't call our new region Nouvelle Aquitaine, argue thousands of French people worried they'll be misrepresented.
'Great East': France decides on name of new region
Voters in the east of the country has settled on "Great East" as the name of their new region.
French regions' name changes lead to mockery
Nord-Pas-de-Calais-Picardie’s regional council voted on a new name for the region on Monday, but not everyone is pleased.
What changes in France from January 2016
The start of the New Year in France brought in a flood of changes, including a complete reworking of France's map and the introduction of compulsory doggy bags in restaurants. Here's everything you need to know.
Where the French do and don’t want to live
A new survey has revealed in which regions the French would love to live and also where they’d rather avoid.
France names capital cities for new regions
French officials have revealed their suggestions for the capital cities of the country's newest regions. But not everyone is happy about the choices.
France votes to redraw map of its regions
French lawmakers on Wednesday voted to redraw the map of France, reducing the country’s regions from 22 to 13, in a move aimed at trimming costs and reduce cumbersome bureaucracy.
Quality of life: The 'best' places to live in France
Where is the best place in France to live if you want to be happy? And where is the best place to find love or a job or to raise a family? Well, a new survey claims to have the answers. You might be surprised by the results.