The Méridienne verte is a project devised by the architect Paul Chemetov for the 2000 celebration in France

France

The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...

. It involved marking on the ground the Paris Meridian

Paris Meridian

The Paris Meridian is a meridian line running through the Paris Observatory in Paris, France—now longitude 2°20′14.025″ east. It was a long-standing rival to Greenwich as the prime meridian of the world, as was the Meridian of Antwerp in Antwerp, Belgium....

 crossing France from North to South (from Dunkerque, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, to Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste

Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste

Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste is a commune in the Pyrénées-Orientales department in southern France, near the border with Spain and the Autonomous Community of Catalonia. The name Prats-de-Mollo comes from Catalan "meadows of Molló". Molló is a town just across the border and the Col d'Ares...

, Pyrénées-Orientales

Pyrénées-Orientales

Pyrénées-Orientales is a department of southern France adjacent to the northern Spanish frontier and the Mediterranean Sea. It also surrounds the tiny Spanish enclave of Llívia, and thus has two distinct borders with Spain.- History :...

) by planting trees along the whole line.

On 14 July (Bastille Day

Bastille Day

Bastille Day is the name given in English-speaking countries to the French National Day, which is celebrated on 14 July of each year. In France, it is formally called La Fête Nationale and commonly le quatorze juillet...

) 2000, a picnic

Picnic

In contemporary usage, a picnic can be defined simply as a pleasure excursion at which a meal is eaten outdoors , ideally taking place in a beautiful landscape such as a park, beside a lake or with an interesting view and possibly at a public event such as before an open air theatre performance,...

 was organised along the length of the Méridienne verte. For the occasion, the imaginary line was marked in the sky above Paris by two laser

Laser

A laser is a device that emits light through a process of optical amplification based on the stimulated emission of photons. The term "laser" originated as an acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation...

s, located on the Observatory

Paris Observatory

The Paris Observatory is the foremost astronomical observatory of France, and one of the largest astronomical centres in the world...

, whose centre defines the longitude of the meridian, and the nearby Senate, also on the line. With a diameter

Diameter

In geometry, a diameter of a circle is any straight line segment that passes through the center of the circle and whose endpoints are on the circle. The diameters are the longest chords of the circle...

 of 4 m and a reach of 1.3 km, their coloured beams lit up the 6th and 14th arrondissements of Paris for three consecutive nights, from 13 to 15 July.

At the intersection of the Meridian and the 45th parallel

Circle of latitude

A circle of latitude, on the Earth, is an imaginary east-west circle connecting all locations that share a given latitude...

, in the commune of Ayrens

Ayrens

Ayrens is a commune in the Cantal department in the Auvergne region in south-central France.-Population:-Personalities:*Duke of la Salle of Rochemaure French félibrige writer...

 (Cantal), trees have been planted in two perpendicular lines to mark the crossing.

Communes crossed

From North to South, the Méridienne verte crosses 8 régions

Régions of France

France is divided into 27 administrative regions , 22 of which are in Metropolitan France, and five of which are overseas. Corsica is a territorial collectivity , but is considered a region in mainstream usage, and is even shown as such on the INSEE website...

, 20 départements and 337 communes

Communes of France

The commune is the lowest level of administrative division in the French Republic. French communes are roughly equivalent to incorporated municipalities or villages in the United States or Gemeinden in Germany...

.

Nord-Pas-de-Calais région

In the Nord-Pas-de-Calais région :

Nord

In the Nord département :

• Dunkerque
• Saint-Pol-sur-Mer
  Saint-Pol-sur-Mer
  Saint-Pol-sur-Mer is a commune in the Nord department in northern France.It is the second-largest suburb of the city of Dunkerque, and is almost encircled by it.-Heraldry:-References:* -External links:*...
  
  
• Armbouts-Cappel
  Armbouts-Cappel
  Armbouts-Cappel is a commune in the Nord department in northern France.It is a few kilometers south of Dunkirk.-Heraldry:-References:*...
  
  
• Spycker
  Spycker
  -References:*...
  
  
• Pitgam
  Pitgam
  -References:*...
  
  
• Drincham
  Drincham
  -References:*...
  
  
• Eringhem
  Eringhem
  Eringhem is a commune in the Nord department in northern France.It is located about half way between Dunkirk and Saint-Omer....
  
  
• Bollezeele
  Bollezeele
  Bollezeele is a commune in the Nord department in northern France.It is south of Dunkirk and also west of the Belgian border. The river Yser runs through Bollezeele.-Heraldry:-References:*...
  
  
• Rubrouck
  Rubrouck
  -References:*...
  
  
• Broxeele
  Broxeele
  Broxeele is a commune in the Nord department in northern France.It is south of Dunkirk and also west of the Belgian border.-Name:...
  
  
• Buysscheure
  Buysscheure
  -References:*...
  
  
• Noordpeene
  Noordpeene
  -References:*...
  
  

Pas-de-Calais

In the Pas-de-Calais département :

• Clairmarais
  Clairmarais
  Clairmarais is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France.-Geography:A farming village situated in reclaimed marshland, 2 miles northeast of Saint-Omer, on the D209 road...
  
  
• Arques
  Arques, Pas-de-Calais
  Arques is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in northern France.-Geography:Arques is situated in the middle of the region 40 km from Calais and Dunkerque, and 45 km from Boulogne-sur-Mer. It lies on the border between the departments of Pas-de-Calais and Nord.The town is crossed by...
  
  
• Campagne-lès-Wardrecques
  Campagne-lès-Wardrecques
  Campagne-lès-Wardrecques is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France.-Geography:A village situated 5 miles southeast of Saint-Omer, on theD200 road, near the junction of the N42 and N43 roads. The Neufosse Canal passes by the...
  
  
• Wardrecques
  Wardrecques
  Wardrecques is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France.-Geography:Wardrecques is located 6 miles southeast of Saint-Omer, on the D199 road, just a hundred yards from the Neufossé Canal.-Population:...
  
  
• Racquinghem
  Racquinghem
  Racquinghem is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France.-Geography:A large village some 6 miles southeast of Saint-Omer, on the N43 road, located on the banks of the Noeufossé canal, the border between the department of Nord and the Pas de Calais.The...
  
  
• Quiestède
  Quiestède
  Quiestède is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France.-Geography:Quiestède lies about 6 miles south of Saint-Omer, at the junction of the D201 and D195 roads.-Population:-Places of interest:...
  
  
• Roquetoire
  Roquetoire
  Roquetoire is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France.-Geography:Roquetoire is located some 7 miles southeast of Saint-Omer at the junction of the D195 and the D187 roads.-Population:...
  
  
• Mametz
  Mametz, Pas-de-Calais
  Mametz is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France.-Geography:Mametz is locates about 10 miles south of Saint-Omer, at the junction of the D157 and D197 roads...
  
  
• Aire-sur-la-Lys
  Aire-sur-la-Lys
  Aire-sur-la-Lys is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in northern France.-Geography:The commune is located 10 miles southeast of Saint-Omer, at the junction of the N43 with several departmental roads, by the banks of the Lys and the Laquette rivers.-History:Aire-sur-la-Lys is mentioned for...
  
  
• Witternesse
  Witternesse
  Witternesse is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France.-Geography:Witternesse is situated some west of Béthune and southwest of Lille, at the junction of the D186e and D186 roads...
  
  
• Blessy
  Blessy
  Blessy is an Indian film director and screenwriter who has made several critically acclaimed films in Malayalam. As a film director, he is influenced by Padmarajan and Bharathan.- Career :...
  
  
• Liettres
  Liettres
  Liettres is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France.-Geography:Liettres is situated some northwest of Béthune and west of Lille, on the D186e2 and D186, bordered by the A26 autoroute.-Population:...
  
  
• Estrée-Blanche
  Estrée-Blanche
  Estrée-Blanche is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France.-Geography:A farming village some to the northwest of Béthune and west of Lille, at the junction of the D341, D186 and the D159 roads...
  
  
• Ligny-lès-Aire
  Ligny-lès-Aire
  Ligny-lès-Aire is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France.-Geography:Ligny-lès-Aire is situated some northwest of Béthune and west of Lille, on the D341, D90e and D90 roads....
  
  
• Westrehem
  Westrehem
  Westrehem is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France.-Geography:Westrehem is situated some west of Béthune and southwest of Lille, at the junction of the D90e2 and D94 roads....
  
  
• Fontaine-lès-Hermans
  Fontaine-lès-Hermans
  Fontaine-lès-Hermans is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France.The inhabitants of the commune of Fontaine-lès-Hermans are referred to as "Hermanifontains or Hermanifontaines ."-Geography:...
  
  
• Nédonchel
  Nédonchel
  Nédonchel is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France.-Geography:Nédonchel is situated northwest of Arras, at the junction of the D69 and D90 roads, in the valley of the river Nave.-Population:-References:*...
  
  
• Fiefs
  Fiefs, Pas-de-Calais
  Fiefs is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France.-Geography:A farming village situated northwest of Arras, at the junction of the D77 and D92 roads.-Population:-References:* -External links:*...
  
  
• Sains-lès-Pernes
  Sains-lès-Pernes
  Sains-lès-Pernes is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France.-Geography:Sains-lès-Pernes is at the junction of the D70 and D71 roads, some northwest of Arras, close to the town of Pernes. It is the source of the river Clarence, at a place known as "Le...
  
  
• Hestrus
  Hestrus
  Hestrus is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France.-Geography:A farming village situated northwest of Arras, at the junction of the D99 and the D70E4 roads.-Population:-References:* -External links:*...
  
  
• Conteville-en-Ternois
  Conteville-en-Ternois
  Conteville-en-Ternois is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France.-Geography:A small farming village located 21 miles northwest of Arras on the D88 road.-Population:-Places of interest:...
  
  
• Hernicourt
  Hernicourt
  Hernicourt is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France.-Geography:A commune made up of three farming villages that surround the neighbouring commune of Wavrans-sur-Ternoise...
  
  
• Troisvaux
  Troisvaux
  Troisvaux is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France.-Population:-Places of interest:* The trappist abbey of Belval* The church of St.Vaast, dating from the fifteenth century....
  
  
• Saint-Pol-sur-Ternoise
  Saint-Pol-sur-Ternoise
  Saint-Pol-sur-Ternoise is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in northern France. The population of the canton is 14,939.-History:The county of Saint-Pol-sur-Ternoise, usually referred to as just Saint-Pol, was originally a stronghold of the Counts of Flanders and was established as a county...
  
  
• Saint-Michel-sur-Ternoise
  Saint-Michel-sur-Ternoise
  Saint-Michel-sur-Ternoise is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France.-Geography:Saint-Michel-sur-Ternoise is an eastern suburb of St.Pol, on the banks of the Ternoise river, some west of Arras, at the junction of the D8 and D85...
  
  
• Herlin-le-Sec
  Herlin-le-Sec
  Herlin-le-Sec is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France.-Geography:A small farming village situated west of Arras, at the junction of the D23 and the D916 roads, just south of Saint-Pol-sur-Ternoise....
  
  
• Hautecloque
  Hautecloque, Pas-de-Calais
  Hautecloque is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France.-Geography:A farming village situated west of Arras, at the junction of the D102 and the D102E roads.-Population:-Places of interest:...
  
  
• Buneville
  Buneville
  Buneville is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France.-Geography:A farming village located 20 miles southwest of Arras on the D23 road, at the junction with the D83.-Population:-References:*...
  
  
• Sibiville
  Sibiville
  Sibiville is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France.-Geography:Sibiville lies west of Arras and south of St.Pol, on the D82 road.-Population:-Places of interest:* The sixteenth century chapel....
  
  
• Bouret-sur-Canche
  Bouret-sur-Canche
  Bouret-sur-Canche is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France.-Geography:A farming village located 20 miles west of Arras on the D329 road, by the banks of the river Canche.-Population:...
  
  
• Rebreuve-sur-Canche
  Rebreuve-sur-Canche
  Rebreuve-sur-Canche is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France.-Geography:Rebreuve-sur-Canche lies on the banks of the river Canche, west of Arras, at the junction of the D84 and D339 roads.-Population:...
  
  

Somme

In the Somme

Somme

Somme is a department of France, located in the north of the country and named after the Somme river. It is part of the Picardy region of France....

 département :

• Bouquemaison
  Bouquemaison
  Bouquemaison is a commune in the Somme department in Picardie in northern France.-Geography:Bouquemaison is situated on the D196 and D916 road junction, some north of Amiens.-Population:-External links:* * *...
  
  
• Doullens
  Doullens
  Doullens is a commune in the Somme department in Picardie in northern France.Its inhabitants are called Doullennais and Doullennaises.-Geography:...
  
  
• Beauval
  Beauval, Somme
  Beauval is a commune in the Somme department in Picardie in northern France.-Geography:Beauval is north of Amiens, towards Doullens, on the national road N25.-Population:-Places and monuments:...
  
  
• Beauquesne
  Beauquesne
  Beauquesne is a commune in the Somme department in Picardie in northern France.The name comes from the Picard for the oak tree, ‘quesne’-Geography:Situated at the junction of the D23 and the D31 roads, 17 miles to the north of Amiens-Population:...
  
  
• La Vicogne
  La Vicogne
  La Vicogne is a commune in the Somme department in Picardie in northern France.-Geography:La Vicogne is situated north of Amiens, on the N25 road.-Population:-External links:*...
  
  
• Talmas
  Talmas
  Talmas is a commune in the Somme department in Picardie in northern France.-Geography:Talmas is situated north of Amiens, on the N25 and D60 crossroads-Population:-Places of interest:...
  
  
• Villers-Bocage
  Villers-Bocage, Somme
  Villers-Bocage is a commune in the Somme department in Picardie in northern France.-Geography:The commune is situated 8 miles north of Amiens, on the N25 road.-Population:-External links:* *...
  
  
• Coisy
  Coisy
  Coisy is a commune in the Somme department in Picardie in northern France.-Geography:Coisy is situated on the D11a between the D11 and the N25, some north of Amiens.-History:...
  
  
• Cardonnette
  Cardonnette
  Cardonnette is a commune in the Somme department in Picardie in northern France.-Geography:Cardonette is situated on the D11 and D247 crossroads, just northwest of Amiens.-Population:-External links:* *...
  
  
• Allonville
  Allonville
  Allonville is a commune in the Somme department in Picardie in northern France.-Geography:The commune is situated north of Amiens at the D919 and D247 junction .-Population:-External links:* * *...
  
  
• Rivery
  Rivery
  Rivery is a commune in the Somme department in Picardie in northern France.-Geography:Rivery is situated on the north-eastern outskirts of Amiens, on the other side of the Somme River and on the D1 road...
  
  
• Amiens
  Amiens
  Amiens is a city and commune in northern France, north of Paris and south-west of Lille. It is the capital of the Somme department in Picardy...
  
  
• Camon
  Camon, Somme
  Camon is a commune in the Somme department in Picardie in northern France.-Geography:The commune is separated by the river Somme. The main town is on the right bank, but Petit-Camon is on the other, on the N29 between Albert and Amiens.-Population:...
  
  
• Cagny
  Cagny, Somme
  Cagny is a commune in the Somme department in Picardie in northern France.-Geography:Cagny is situated on the D161 road, on the outskirts of Amiens, about from the centre-Population:-Places of interest:...
  
  
• Saint-Fuscien
  Saint-Fuscien
  Saint-Fuscien is a commune in the Somme department in Picardie in northern France. The name of the commune in picard is Saint-Fuschien.-Geography:The commune is situated some south of Amiens, on the D7 road.-History:...
  
  
• Boves
  Boves
  Boves is a comune in the Province of Cuneo in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 80 km south of Turin and about 6 km south of Cuneo...
  
  
• Sains-en-Amiénois
  Sains-en-Amiénois
  Sains-en-Amiénois is a commune in the Somme department in Picardie in northern France.-Geography:The commune is situated south of Amiens, on the D7 road...
  
  
• Cottenchy
  Cottenchy
  Cottenchy is a commune in the Somme department in Picardie in northern France.-Geography:Cottenchy is situated on the D75 and D116 crossroads, on the banks of the river Noye, some southeast of Amiens.-Population:-External links:*...
  
  
• Estrées-sur-Noye
  Estrées-sur-Noye
  Estrées-sur-Noye is a commune in the Somme department in Picardie in northern France.-Geography:The commune is situated on the D7 road, near the banks of the river Noye, some south of Amiens. The Roman road, the Chaussée Brunehaut ran through the village and gives it its name...
  
  
• Jumel
  Jumel
  Jumel is a commune in the Somme department in Picardie in northern France.-Geography:Jumel is situated on the D7 and D920 junction, by the banks of the river Noye, some south of Amiens.-Population:-External links:*...
  
  
• Ailly-sur-Noye
  Ailly-sur-Noye
  Ailly-sur-Noye is a commune in the Somme department in Picardie in northern France.-Geography:The commune lies about south of Amiens and about from the border with the Oise départment, situated at the junction of the departmental roads D7 and the D26, in the valley of the river...
  
  
• Chaussoy-Epagny
  Chaussoy-Epagny
  Chaussoy-Epagny is a commune in the Somme department in Picardie in northern France.-Geography:The commune is situated on the D193 road, in the valley of the river Noye some south of Amiens.-Population:-External links:*...
  
  
• La Faloise
  La Faloise
  La Faloise is a commune in the Somme department in Picardie in northern France.-Geography:La Faloise is situated on the D193 road, on the banks of the river Noye, some south of Amiens.-History:...
  
  
• Folleville
  Folleville, Somme
  Folleville is a commune in the Somme department in Picardie in northern France.-Geography:Folleville is situated on the D109 road, about south of Amiens.-Population:-Places of interest:* Chateau de Folleville...
  
  

Oise

In the Oise

Oise

Oise is a department in the north of France. It is named after the river Oise.-History:Oise is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790...

 département :

• Paillart
  Paillart
  Paillart is a small village in northern France. It is designated municipally as a commune within the département of Oise....
  
  
• Le Plessier-sur-Bulles
  Le Plessier-sur-Bulles
  Le Plessier-sur-Bulles is a small village in northern France. It is designated municipally as a commune within the département of Oise.-References:*...
  
  
• Rouvroy-les-Merles
  Rouvroy-les-Merles
  Rouvroy-les-Merles is a small village in northern France. It is designated municipally as a commune within the département of Oise.-References:*...
  
  
• Breteuil
  Breteuil, Oise
  Breteuil or Breteuil-sur-Noye is a town in northern France. It is designated municipally as a commune within the département of Oise.It is located in the Noye valley. Its inhabitants are calles Brituliens.-References:*...
  
  
• Beauvoir
  Beauvoir, Oise
  Beauvoir is a small village in northern France. It is designated municipally as a commune within the département of Oise.-References:*...
  
  
• Bonvillers
  Bonvillers
  Bonvillers is a small village in northern France. It is designated municipally as a commune within the département of Oise....
  
  
• Saint-André-Farivillers
  Saint-André-Farivillers
  Saint-André-Farivillers is a small village in northern France. It is designated municipally as a commune within the département of Oise.-References:*...
  
  
• Campremy
  Campremy
  Campremy is a small village in northern France. It is designated municipally as a commune within the département of Oise....
  
  
• Wavignies
  Wavignies
  Wavignies is a small village in northern France. It is designated municipally as a commune within the département of Oise....
  
  
• Thieux
  Thieux, Oise
  Thieux is a small village in northern France. It is designated municipally as a commune within the département of Oise....
  
  
• Bucamps
  Bucamps
  Bucamps is a small village in northern France. It is designated municipally as a commune within the département of Oise....
  
  
• Le Quesnel-Aubry
  Le Quesnel-Aubry
  Le Quesnel-Aubry is a small village in northern France. It is designated municipally as a commune within the département of Oise....
  
  
• Nourard-le-Franc
  Nourard-le-Franc
  Nourard-le-Franc is a small village in northern France. It is designated municipally as a commune within the département of Oise.-References:*...
  
  
• Le Mesnil-sur-Bulles
  Le Mesnil-sur-Bulles
  Le Mesnil-sur-Bulles is a small village in northern France. It is designated municipally as a commune within the département of Oise.-References:*...
  
  
• Bulles
  Bulles
  Bulles is a small village in northern France. It is designated municipally as a commune within the département of Oise....
  
  
• Litz
  Litz, Oise
  Litz is a small village in northern France. It is designated municipally as a commune within the département of Oise....
  
  
• La Neuville-en-Hez
  La Neuville-en-Hez
  La Neuville-en-Hez is a small village in northern France. It is designated municipally as a commune within the département of Oise.-References:*...
  
  
• Thury-sous-Clermont
  Thury-sous-Clermont
  Thury-sous-Clermont is a small village in northern France. It is designated municipally as a commune within the département of Oise.-References:*...
  
  
• Angy
• Bury
  Bury, Oise
  Bury is a village in northern France. It is designated municipally as a commune within the département of Oise....
  
  
• Balagny-sur-Thérain
  Balagny-sur-Thérain
  Balagny-sur-Thérain is a village in northern France. It is designated municipally as a commune within the département of Oise.-References:*...
  
  
• Cires-lès-Mello
  Cires-lès-Mello
  Cires-lès-Mello is a town in northern France. It is designated municipally as a commune within the département of Oise.-References:*...
  
  
• Blaincourt-lès-Précy
  Blaincourt-lès-Précy
  Blaincourt-lès-Précy is a village in northern France. It is designated municipally as a commune within the département of Oise.-References:*...
  
  
• Crouy-en-Thelle
  Crouy-en-Thelle
  Crouy-en-Thelle is a small village in northern France. It is designated municipally as a commune within the département of Oise.-References:*...
  
  
• Précy-sur-Oise
  Précy-sur-Oise
  Précy-sur-Oise is a town in northern France. It is designated municipally as a commune within the département of Oise.-References:*...
  
  
• Boran-sur-Oise
  Boran-sur-Oise
  Boran-sur-Oise is a small town in northern France. It is designated municipally as a commune within the département of Oise.- References :*...
  
  

Val-d'Oise

In the Val-d'Oise

Val-d'Oise

Val-d'Oise is a French department, created in 1968 after the split of the Seine-et-Oise department and located in the Île-de-France region. In local slang, it is known as "quatre-vingt quinze" or "neuf cinq"...

 département :

• Asnières-sur-Oise
  Asnières-sur-Oise
  Asnières-sur-Oise is a commune in the Val-d'Oise department in Île-de-France in northern France.-Population:-References:** -External links:* * *...
  
  
• Noisy-sur-Oise
  Noisy-sur-Oise
  Noisy-sur-Oise is a commune in the Val-d'Oise department and Île-de-France region of France.-References:** -External links:* *...
  
  
• Saint-Martin-du-Tertre
  Saint-Martin-du-Tertre, Val-d'Oise
  Saint-Martin-du-Tertre is a commune in the Val-d'Oise department in Île-de-France in northern France.-References:** -External links:* * *...
  
  
• Maffliers
  Maffliers
  Maffliers is a commune in the Val-d'Oise department in Île-de-France in northern France.-References:** -External links:* *...
  
  
• Attainville
  Attainville
  Attainville is a commune in the Val-d'Oise department in Île-de-France in northern France.-Population:-References:** -External links:* * *...
  
  
• Moisselles
  Moisselles
  Moisselles is a commune in the Val-d'Oise department in Île-de-France in northern France.-References:** -External links:*...
  
  
• Domont
  Domont
  Domont is a commune in the Val-d'Oise department and Île-de-France region of France.-Notable people from Domont:*Bedi Buval footballer*Jean-Pierre Changeux neuroscientist*Yoann Djidonou footballer*Rémi Maréval footballer*Bertrand Ndzomo footballer...
  
  
• Piscop
  Piscop
  Piscop is a commune in the Val-d'Oise department in Île-de-France in northern France.-References:** -External links:*...
  
  
• Saint-Brice-sous-Forêt
  Saint-Brice-sous-Forêt
  Saint-Brice-sous-Forêt is a commune in the Val-d'Oise department in Île-de-France in northern France.-Famous residents:* The surrealist Paul Éluard lived in Saint-Brice-sous-Forêt, and invited several future surrealists to his home including Max Ernst, André Breton and Robert Desnos.* American...
  
  
• Montmorency
  Montmorency, Val-d'Oise
  Montmorency is a commune in the northern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the center of Paris.Montmorency was the fief of the Montmorency family, one of the oldest and most distinguished families of the French nobility...
  
  
• Groslay
  Groslay
  Groslay is a commune in the Val-d'Oise department in Île-de-France in northern France. It is located 15 km north of Paris, the capital.-Boundaries:The commune is bounded with Montmorency, Saint-Brice-sous-Forêt, Sarcelles, Deuil-la-Barre and Montmagny....
  
  
• Montmagny
  Montmagny, Val-d'Oise
  Montmagny is a commune in the Val-d'Oise department in Île-de-France in northern France.-Transport:The north of Montmagny is served by the Gare de Deuil-Montmagny station and the south by the Gare d'Epinay-Villetaneuse station, both on the Transilien Paris – Nord suburban rail...
  
  
• Deuil-la-Barre
  Deuil-la-Barre
  Deuil-la-Barre is a commune in the northern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the centre of Paris.-Name:Originally called simply Deuil, the name of the commune became officially Deuil-la-Barre on 7 December 1952.-History:...
  
  

Seine-Saint-Denis

In the Seine-Saint-Denis

Seine-Saint-Denis

- Culture :A number of hip hop artists come from the Seine-Saint-Denis, including one of the first major hip-hop groups in France, NTM, as well as Lord Kossity, or more recent acts such as Tandem or Sefyu.- Miscellaneous topics :...

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• Villetaneuse
  Villetaneuse
  Villetaneuse is a commune in the northern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the center of Paris.- Heraldry :-University:Villetaneuse is well known for its university named "Université Paris XIII or Paris Nord", in particular: the Polytechnique Science Institut "Institut Galilée" where...
  
  
• Épinay-sur-Seine
  Épinay-sur-Seine
  -Transport:Épinay-sur-Seine is served by Épinay-sur-Seine station on Paris RER line C.It is also served by Épinay – Villetaneuse station on the Transilien Paris – Nord suburban rail line....
  
  
• L'Île-Saint-Denis
  L'Île-Saint-Denis
  L'Île-Saint-Denis is a commune in the northern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the center of Paris.The commune is entirely contained on an island of the Seine River, hence its name.-Heraldry:-Transport:...
  
  
• Saint-Denis
  Saint-Denis
  Saint-Denis is a commune in the northern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the centre of Paris. Saint-Denis is a sous-préfecture of the Seine-Saint-Denis département, being the seat of the Arrondissement of Saint-Denis....
  
  
• Saint-Ouen
  Saint-Ouen, Seine-Saint-Denis
  Saint-Ouen is a commune in the Seine-Saint-Denis department. It is located in the northern suburbs of Paris, France 6.6 km from the centre of Paris....
  
  

Val-de-Marne

In the Val-de-Marne

Val-de-Marne

Val-de-Marne is a French department, named after the Marne River, located in the Île-de-France region. The department is situated to the southeast of the city of Paris.- Geography :...

 département :

• Gentilly
  Gentilly, Val-de-Marne
  Gentilly is a commune in the southern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the center of Paris.-Name:The name Gentilly was recorded for the first time in the 6th century as Gentiliacum, a royal estate of some importance where coinage was minted. The etymology of the name seems to be...
  
  
• Arcueil
  Arcueil
  Arcueil is a commune in the Val-de-Marne department in the southern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the center of Paris.-Name:The name Arcueil was recorded for the first time in 1119 as Arcoloï, and later in the 12th century as Arcoïalum, meaning "place of the arches" , in...
  
  
• Cachan
  Cachan
  Cachan is a commune in the southern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the center of Paris.The prestigious École Normale Supérieure de Cachan is located there.-Name:...
  
  
• L'Haÿ-les-Roses
  L'Haÿ-les-Roses
  L'Haÿ-les-Roses is a commune in the southern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the centre of Paris. L'Haÿ-les-Roses is a sous-préfecture of the Val-de-Marne département, being the seat of the Arrondissement of L'Haÿ-les-Roses....
  
  
• Chevilly-Larue
  Chevilly-Larue
  Chevilly-Larue is a commune in the southern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the center of Paris.-Name:Chevilly-Larue was originally called simply Chevilly...
  
  
• Fresnes
  Fresnes, Val-de-Marne
  Fresnes is a commune in the Val-de-Marne department in the southern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the center of Paris.The Fresnes Prison is located there.-Name:...
  
  
• Rungis
  Rungis
  Rungis is a commune in the southern suburbs of Paris, France, in the département of Val-de-Marne.It is best known as the location of the large wholesale food market serving the Paris metropolitan area and beyond, the Marché d'Intérêt National de Rungis, said to be the largest food market in the...
  
  

Essonne

In the Essonne

Essonne

Essonne is a French department in the region of Île-de-France. It is named after the Essonne River.It was formed on 1 January 1968 when Seine-et-Oise was split into smaller departments.- History :...

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• Wissous
  Wissous
  Wissous is a commune in the Essonne department in Île-de-France in northern France. Paris-Orly Airport is partially located in the commune.Inhabitants of Wissous are known as Wissoussiens.-History:...
  
  
• Morangis
• Savigny-sur-Orge
  Savigny-sur-Orge
  Savigny-sur-Orge is a commune in the southern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located 19.1 km from the center of Paris in the département of Essonne.During the 2005 civil unrest in France, Savigny was the first city to implement a curfew...
  
  
• Épinay-sur-Orge
  Épinay-sur-Orge
  Épinay-sur-Orge is a commune in the Essonne department in Île-de-France in northern France.It is situated near Orly Airport some south of Paris on the A6 motorway...
  
  
• Villemoisson-sur-Orge
  Villemoisson-sur-Orge
  Villemoisson-sur-Orge is a commune in the Essonne department in Île-de-France in northern France.Inhabitants of Villemoisson-sur-Orge are known as Villemoissonnais.-References:** -External links:* * *...
  
  
• Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois
  Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois, Essonne
  Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois is a commune in the southern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the center of Paris.Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois lies just north of junction 42 on the orbital Francilienne autoroute....
  
  
• Le Plessis-Pâté
  Le Plessis-Pâté
  Le Plessis-Pâté is a commune in the Essonne department in Île-de-France in northern France.Inhabitants of Le Plessis-Pâté are known as Plesséiens.-References:** -External links:* * *...
  
  
• Vert-le-Grand
  Vert-le-Grand
  Vert-le-Grand is a commune in the Essonne department in Île-de-France in northern France.Inhabitants of Vert-le-Grand are known as Grandvertois.-References:** -External links:* * *...
  
  
• Leudeville
  Leudeville
  Leudeville is a commune in the Essonne department in Île-de-France in northern France.Inhabitants of Leudeville are known as Leudevillois.-References:** -External links:* * *...
  
  
• Saint-Vrain
  Saint-Vrain, Essonne
  Saint-Vrain is a commune in the Essonne department in Île-de-France in northern France.Inhabitants of Saint-Vrain are known as Saint-Vrainois.-Structures and monuments:...
  
  
• Itteville
  Itteville
  Itteville is a commune in the Essonne department in Île-de-France in northern France.Inhabitants of Itteville are known as Ittevillois.-Geography:...
  
  
• Cerny
  Cerny, Essonne
  Cerny is a commune in the Essonne department in Île-de-France in northern France.It has an airfield named Aérodrome de Cerny-La-Ferté-Allais, including an airplane museum.Inhabitants of Cerny are known as Cernois.-References:**...
  
  
• D'Huison-Longueville
  D'Huison-Longueville
  D'Huison-Longueville is a commune in the Essonne department in Île-de-France in northern France.Inhabitants of D'Huison-Longueville are known as Huisonnais-Longuevillois.-References:** -External links:* *...
  
  
• Vayres-sur-Essonne
  Vayres-sur-Essonne
  Vayres-sur-Essonne is a commune in the Essonne department in Île-de-France in northern France. Prior to 1 January 1968, Vayres-sur-Essonne was part of the Yvelines department.Inhabitants of Vayres-sur-Essonne are known as Vayrois.-References:**...
  
  
• Courdimanche-sur-Essonne
  Courdimanche-sur-Essonne
  Courdimanche-sur-Essonne is a commune in the Essonne department in Île-de-France in northern France.Inhabitants of Courdimanche-sur-Essonne are known as Courdimanchois.-References:** -External links:* * *...
  
  
• Maisse
  Maisse
  Maisse is a commune in the Essonne department in Île-de-France in northern France.Inhabitants of Maisse are known as Maissois.-References:** -External links:* * *...
  
  
• Gironville-sur-Essonne
  Gironville-sur-Essonne
  Gironville-sur-Essonne is a commune in the Essonne department in Île-de-France in northern France.Inhabitants of Gironville-sur-Essonne are known as Gironvillois.-References:** -External links:* * *...
  
  
• Prunay-sur-Essonne
  Prunay-sur-Essonne
  Prunay-sur-Essonne is a commune in the Essonne department in Île-de-France in northern France.Inhabitants of Prunay-sur-Essonne are known as Prunaysiens.-References:** -External links:*...
  
  
• Champmotteux
  Champmotteux
  Champmotteux is a commune in the Essonne department in Île-de-France in northern France.Inhabitants of Champmotteux are known as Champmottois.-References:** -External links:*...
  
  
• Boigneville
  Boigneville
  Boigneville is a commune in the Essonne department in Île-de-France in northern France.Inhabitants of Boigneville are known as Boignevillois.-References:** -External links:* *...
  
  

Loiret

In the Loiret

Loiret

Loiret is a department in north-central FranceThe department is named after the river Loiret, a tributary of the Loire. The Loiret is located wholly within the department.- History :...

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• Nangeville
  Nangeville
  Nangeville is a commune in the Loiret department in north-central France....
  
  
• Orveau-Bellesauve
  Orveau-Bellesauve
  Orveau-Bellesauve is a commune in the Loiret department in north-central France....
  
  
• Coudray
  Coudray, Loiret
  Coudray is a commune in the Loiret department in north-central France....
  
  
• Manchecourt
  Manchecourt
  Manchecourt is a commune in the Loiret department in north-central France....
  
  
• Ramoulu
  Ramoulu
  Ramoulu is a commune in the Loiret department in north-central France....
  
  
• Aulnay-la-Rivière
  Aulnay-la-Rivière
  Aulnay-la-Rivière is a commune in the Loiret department in north-central France.-See also:*Communes of the Loiret department...
  
  
• Estouy
  Estouy
  Estouy is a commune in the Loiret department in north-central France....
  
  
• Yèvre-la-Ville
  Yèvre-la-Ville
  Yèvre-la-Ville is a commune in the Loiret department in north-central France.-History:Since 1973, the village of Yèvre-le-Châtel, previously an independent commune, is part of Yèvre-la-Ville. Yèvre-le-Châtel is a member of the Les Plus Beaux Villages de France association.-See also:*Communes of...
  
  
• Boynes
  Boynes
  Boynes is a commune in the Loiret department in north-central France....
  
  
• Courcelles
  Courcelles, Loiret
  Courcelles is a commune in the Loiret department in north-central France....
  
  
• Nancray-sur-Rimarde
  Nancray-sur-Rimarde
  Nancray-sur-Rimarde is a commune in the Loiret department in north-central France.-See also:*Communes of the Loiret department...
  
  
• Boiscommun
  Boiscommun
  Boiscommun is a commune in the Loiret department in north-central France....
  
  
• Nibelle
  Nibelle
  Nibelle is a commune in the Loiret department in north-central France....
  
  
• Nesploy
  Nesploy
  Nesploy is a commune in the Loiret department in north-central France....
  
  
• Sury-aux-Bois
  Sury-aux-Bois
  Sury-aux-Bois is a commune in the Loiret department in north-central France.-See also:*Communes of the Loiret department...
  
  
• Saint-Martin-d'Abbat
  Saint-Martin-d'Abbat
  Saint-Martin-d'Abbat is a commune in the Loiret department in north-central France.-References:*...
  
  
• Bouzy-la-Forêt
  Bouzy-la-Forêt
  Bouzy-la-Forêt is a commune in the Loiret department in north-central France.-See also:*Communes of the Loiret department...
  
  
• Saint-Aignan-des-Gués
  Saint-Aignan-des-Gués
  Saint-Aignan-des-Gués is a commune in the Loiret department in north-central France.-References:*...
  
  
• Bray-en-Val
  Bray-en-Val
  Bray-en-Val is a commune in the Loiret department in north-central France....
  
  
• Saint-Benoît-sur-Loire
  Saint-Benoît-sur-Loire
  Saint-Benoît-sur-Loire is a commune in the Loiret department in north-central France.This town hosts the Abbaye de Fleury, also known as the Abbaye de Saint Benoît . Founded around 630, it is one of the oldest abbeys of the Benedictine rule...
  
  
• Sully-sur-Loire
  Sully-sur-Loire
  Sully-sur-Loire is a commune in the Loiret department in north-central France.-Castle:The château of Sully-sur-Loire dates from the end of the 14th century and is a prime example of medieval fortress. It was built at a strategic crossing of the Loire river...
  
  
• Viglain
  Viglain
  Viglain is a commune in the Loiret department in north-central France....
  
  
• Villemurlin
  Villemurlin
  Villemurlin is a commune in the Loiret department in north-central France....
  
  
• Cerdon
  Cerdon, Loiret
  Cerdon is a commune in the Loiret department in north-central France....
  
  

Cher

In the Cher département :

• Clémont
  Clémont
  Clémont is a commune in the Cher department in the Centre region of France.-Geography:A village of lakes, forestry and farming situated in the valley of the river Sauldre, some north of Bourges at the junction of the D7, D79 and the D923 roads...
  
  
• Sainte-Montaine
  Sainte-Montaine
  Sainte-Montaine is a commune in the Cher department in the Centre region of France.-Geography:An area of streams, lakes, forestry and farming comprising a small village and two hamlets situated some north of Bourges at the junction of the D79, D180 and D13 roads...
  
  
• Ménétréol-sur-Sauldre
  Ménétréol-sur-Sauldre
  Ménétréol-sur-Sauldre is a commune in the Cher department in the Centre region of France.-Geography:An area of lakes, forestry and farming comprising the village and a hamlet situated in the valley of the petite Sauldre river, some north of Bourges at the junction of the D924, D12 and the D79 roads...
  
  
• Presly
  Presly
  Presly is a commune in the Cher department in the Centre region of France.-Geography:A large area of streams, lakes, forestry and farming comprising the village and several hamlets situated some north of Bourges at the junction of the D12, D58 and the D30 roads.The river Rère has its source near...
  
  
• Méry-ès-Bois
  Méry-ès-Bois
  Méry-ès-Bois is a commune in the Cher department in the Centre region of France.-Geography:A large area of streams, lakes, forestry and farming comprising the village and several hamlets situated some north of Bourges at the junction of the D22, D58 and the D168 roads and also on the D926 and D940...
  
  
• Allogny
  Allogny
  Allogny is a commune in the Cher department of the Centre region of France.-Geography:An area of forestry and farming comprising the village and several hamlets situated some north of Bourges, at the junction of the D944 with the D56 and D20 roads....
  
  
• Saint-Éloy-de-Gy
  Saint-Éloy-de-Gy
  Saint-Éloy-de-Gy is a commune in the Cher department in the Centre region of France.-Geography:An area of forestry and farming comprising two village and several hamlets situated some northwest of Bourges, at the junction of the D944 with the D160 and the D68 roads.-Population:-Places of...
  
  
• Saint-Doulchard
  Saint-Doulchard
  Saint-Doulchard is a commune in the Cher department in the Centre region of France.-History:In Roman times, it was named Ampeliacum, which literally means "the vineyard hillsides", where they grew grapes....
  
  
• Marmagne
• La Chapelle-Saint-Ursin
  La Chapelle-Saint-Ursin
  La Chapelle-Saint-Ursin is a commune in the Cher department in the Centre region of France.-Geography:A small town of farming and light industry situated some southwest of Bourges at the junction of the D16 and the D107 roads. The A71 autoroute cuts across the middle of the commune’s...
  
  
• Bourges
  Bourges
  Bourges is a city in central France on the Yèvre river. It is the capital of the department of Cher and also was the capital of the former province of Berry.-History:...
  
  
• Le Subdray
  Le Subdray
  Le Subdray is a commune in the Cher department in the Centre region of France.-Geography:An area of farming and a little light industry, comprising the village and a couple of hamlets situated some southwest of Bourges at the junction of the N151 with the D31 and the D103 and with the D107...
  
  
• Trouy
  Trouy
  Trouy is a commune in the Cher department in the Centre region of France.-Geography:An area of farming and a little light industry, comprising the village, several hamlets and a suburb situated just south of Bourges city centre, at the junction of the D31, D73 and the D107 roads...
  
  
• Arçay
  Arçay, Cher
  Arçay is a commune in the Cher department in the Centre region of France.-Geography:A farming area comprising the village and several hamlets situated some south of Bourges at the junction of the D88, D28 and the D73 roads.-Population:...
  
  
• Sainte-Lunaise
  Sainte-Lunaise
  Sainte-Lunaise is a commune in the Cher department in central France.-Population:-References:*...
  
  
• Corquoy
  Corquoy
  Corquoy is a commune in the Cher department in the Centre region of France.-Geography:An area of farming and forestry comprising a village and two hamlets situated in the Cher River valley some south of Bourges on the D35 and the D27 roads.-Population:...
  
  
• Châteauneuf-sur-Cher
  Châteauneuf-sur-Cher
  Châteauneuf-sur-Cher is a commune in the Cher department in the Centre region of France.-Geography:An area of farming and forestry comprising a large village and several hamlets situated in the valley of the river Cher, some south of Bourges at the junction of the D940 with the D73, D35 and the...
  
  
• Venesmes
  Venesmes
  Venesmes is a commune in the Cher department in the Centre region of France.-Geography:An area of forestry and farming comprising the village and several hamlets situated in the valley of the river Cher, some south of Bourges at the junction of the D14, D73 and the D940 roads.-Population:-Places...
  
  
• Crézançay-sur-Cher
  Crézançay-sur-Cher
  Crézançay-sur-Cher is a commune in the Cher department in the Centre region of France.-Geography:A very small farming and forestry village situated by the banks of both the Cher River and the small river Trian, some south of Bourges near the junction of the D145 with the D3...
  
  
• Saint-Symphorien
  Saint-Symphorien, Cher
  Saint-Symphorien is a commune in the Cher department in the Centre region of France.-Geography:A small farming area comprising the village and two hamlets situated by the banks of the tiny river Trian, some south of Bourges at the junction of the D73 with the D144 road.-Population:-Places of...
  
  
• Chambon
  Chambon, Cher
  Chambon is a commune in the Cher department in the Centre region of France.-Geography:A small farming village situated by the banks of the river Trian some south of Bourges at the junction of the D73 with the D192 road.-Population:-External links:*...
  
  
• Morlac
  Morlac
  Morlac is a commune in the Cher department in the Centre region of France.-Geography:An area of forestry and farming comprising the village and a few hamlets, situated some south of Bourges, at the junction of the D3 with the D925, D70 and D220 roads. The river Arnon flows through the southern...
  
  
• Marçais
  Marçais
  Marçais is a commune in the Cher department in the Centre region of France.-Geography:A farming area comprising the village and several hamlets, situated by the banks of the river Arnon some south of Bourges, at the junction of the D70, D112 and the D38 roads.-Population:-Places of interest:* The...
  
  
• Ardenais
  Ardenais
  Ardenais is a commune in the Cher department in the Centre region of France.-Geography:An area of forestry and farming comprising the village and several hamlets situated on the left bank of the river Arnon, some south of Bourges at the junction of the D38 with the D951 road.-Population:-Places of...
  
  
• Le Châtelet
  Le Châtelet
  Le Châtelet is a commune in the Cher department in the Centre region of France.- Geography :A farming area comprising a small town and a few hamlets situated by the banks of the small river Portefeuille, some south of Bourges, at the junction of the D 951, D 3 and the D 65...
  
  
• Reigny
  Reigny
  Reigny is a commune in the Cher department in the Centre region of France.-Geography:A farming area comprising the village and a few hamlets situated by the banks of the river Arnon, some south of Bourges, at the junction of the D38 with the D62 and D997 roads.-Population:-Places of interest:* The...
  
  
• Culan
  Culan
  Culan is a commune in the Cher département in the Centre region of France.It is best-known for its 12th-15th century medieval castle, the Château de Culan, one of the oldest castles still occupied in the world...
  
  
• Sidiailles
  Sidiailles
  Sidiailles is a commune in the Cher department in the Centre region of France.-Geography:An area of farming and forestry comprising the village and several hamlets situated at the confluence of the rivers Arnon and Joyeuse, some south of Bourges at the junction of the D997 with the D111 and D237...
  
  

Allier

In the Allier

Allier

Allier is a department in central France named after the river Allier.- History :Allier is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on 4 March 1790. It was created from parts of the former provinces of Auvergne and Bourbonnais.In 1940, the government of Marshal...

 département :

• Saint-Éloy-d'Allier
  Saint-Éloy-d'Allier
  Saint-Éloy-d'Allier is a commune in the Allier department in central France.-Population:-References:*...
  
  
• Viplaix
  Viplaix
  Viplaix is a commune in the Allier department in central France....
  
  
• Saint-Palais
• Mesples
  Mesples
  Mesples is a commune in the Allier department in central France.-Population:...
  
  
• Saint-Sauvier
  Saint-Sauvier
  Saint-Sauvier is a commune in the Allier department in central France.-Population:-References:*...
  
  
• Treignat
  Treignat
  Treignat is a commune in the Allier department in central France.-Population:...
  
  

Creuse

In the Creuse

Creuse

Creuse is a department in central France named after the Creuse River.-History:Creuse is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on 4 March 1790. It was created from the former province of La Marche....

 département :

• Soumans
  Soumans
  Soumans is a commune in the Creuse department in the Limousin region in central France.-Geography:An area of lakes, quarries and farming, comprising the village and several hamlets situated in the valley of the Petite Creuse river some northeast of Guéret, at the junction of the D917, D7 and the...
  
  
• Leyrat
  Leyrat
  Leyrat is a commune in the Creuse department in the Limousin region in central France.-Geography:A farming area comprising the village and a few small hamlets situated some northeast of Guéret at the junction of the D7, D67 and the D916 roads. The Petite Creuse river flows through the middle of...
  
  
• Verneiges
  Verneiges
  Verneiges is a commune in the Creuse department in the Limousin region in central France.-Geography:A farming area comprising a very small village and a couple of hamlets situated by the banks of the river Verneigette, some southwest of Montlucon, at the junction of the D66 and the D917 roads and...
  
  
• Auge
  Auge, Creuse
  Auge is a commune in the Creuse department in the Limousin region in central France.-Geography:A small farming area comprising the village and a couple of hamlets situated by the banks of the small river Verneigette, some northeast of Aubusson near the junction of the D14 and the N145...
  
  
• Lussat
  Lussat, Creuse
  Lussat is a commune in the Creuse department in the Limousin region in central France.-Geography:A large area of farming, lakes and streams, comprising the village and several hamlets situated some northeast of Aubusson, at the junction of the D55 and the D915 roads and also on the D993.The river...
  
  
• Tardes
  Tardes
  Tardes is a commune in the Creuse department in the Limousin region in central France.-Geography:A farming area comprising several small villages and hamlets situated by the banks of the river Tardes, some north of Aubusson, between the D993 and the D41....
  
  
• Le Chauchet
  Le Chauchet
  Le Chauchet is a commune in the Creuse department in the Limousin region in central France.-Geography:A farming area comprising a small village and several hamlets, situated on the eastern side of the valley of the river Tardes, some northeast of Aubusson, near the junction of the D6 and the D993...
  
  
• Saint-Priest
  Saint-Priest, Creuse
  Saint-Priest is a commune in the Creuse department in central France.-Population:-References:*...
  
  
• La Serre-Bussière-Vieille
  La Serre-Bussière-Vieille
  La Serre-Bussière-Vieille is a commune in the Creuse department in the Limousin region in central France.-Geography:A farming area comprising two small villages and a few hamlets situated some northeast of Aubusson, on the D24 road....
  
  
• Mainsat
  Mainsat
  Mainsat is a commune in the Creuse department in the Limousin region in central France.-Geography:An area of farming and forestry, lakes and streams, comprising the village and several hamlets situated some northeast of Aubusson, at the junction of the D4, D19 and the D38...
  
  
• Champagnat
  Champagnat, Creuse
  Champagnat is a commune in the Creuse department in the Limousin region in central France.-Geography:An area of lakes, forestry and farming comprising the village and several hamlets, situated some northeast of Aubusson at the junctions of the D40, D9, D19, D24 and the D993 roads.The river Tardes...
  
  
• Lupersat
  Lupersat
  Lupersat is a commune in the Creuse department in the Limousin region in central France.-Geography:A large area of farming, lakes and forestry comprising a small village and several hamlets situated in the Tardes river valley, some northeast of Aubusson, at the junction of the D38 and the D988...
  
  
• Saint-Silvain-Bellegarde
  Saint-Silvain-Bellegarde
  Saint-Silvain-Bellegarde is a commune in the Creuse department in central France.-Population:-References:*...
  
  
• La Villetelle
  La Villetelle
  La Villetelle is a commune in the Creuse department in the Limousin region in central France.-Geography:A small farming and forestry village situated some east of Aubusson, at the junction of the D25, D9 and the D941 road....
  
  
• Saint-Pardoux-d'Arnet
  Saint-Pardoux-d'Arnet
  Saint-Pardoux-d'Arnet is a commune in the Creuse department in central France.-Population:-References:*...
  
  
• Saint-Maurice-près-Crocq
  Saint-Maurice-près-Crocq
  Saint-Maurice-près-Crocq is a commune in the Creuse department in central France.-Population:-References:*...
  
  
• Saint-Agnant-près-Crocq
  Saint-Agnant-près-Crocq
  Saint-Agnant-près-Crocq is a commune in the Creuse department in central France.-Population:-References:*...
  
  
• Flayat
  Flayat
  Flayat is a commune in the Creuse department in the Limousin region in central France.-Geography:An area of lakes and streams, forestry and farming, comprising the village and several hamlets situated in the upper valley of the river Méouzette some southeast of Aubusson, at the junction of the...
  
  
• Malleret
  Malleret
  Malleret is a commune in the Creuse department in the Limousin region in central France.-Geography:A small village of farming and forestry situated some southeast of Aubusson, at the junction of the D29 and the D18 roads. The commune lies within the natural park of the ‘Millevaches’...
  
  
• Saint-Oradoux-de-Chirouze
  Saint-Oradoux-de-Chirouze
  Saint-Oradoux-de-Chirouze is a commune in the Creuse department in central France.-Population:-References:*...
  
  
• Saint-Martial-le-Vieux
  Saint-Martial-le-Vieux
  Saint-Martial-le-Vieux is a commune in the Creuse department in central France.-Population:-References:*...
  
  

Corrèze

In the Corrèze

Corrèze

Corrèze is a department in south central France, named after the Corrèze River.The inhabitants of the department are called Corréziens or Corréziennes according to gender.-History:...

 département :

• Couffy-sur-Sarsonne
  Couffy-sur-Sarsonne
  Couffy-sur-Sarsonne is a commune in the Corrèze department in central France.-Population:-References:*...
  
  
• Courteix
  Courteix
  Courteix is a commune in the Corrèze department in central France.-Population:...
  
  
• Saint-Pardoux-le-Neuf
  Saint-Pardoux-le-Neuf, Corrèze
  Saint-Pardoux-le-Neuf is a commune in the Corrèze department in central France.-Population:-References:*...
  
  
• Ussel
  Ussel, Corrèze
  Ussel is a commune in the Corrèze department in central France. Its inhabitants are named Ussellois. The town is best known for its charming old streetscapes and for its pastoral and natural landscapes offering a perfect setting for green alternative vacations.-Location:The community of Ussel is...
  
  
• Saint-Exupéry-les-Roches
  Saint-Exupéry-les-Roches
  Saint-Exupéry-les-Roches is a commune in the Corrèze department in central France.-Population:-References:*...
  
  
• Mestes
  Mestes
  Mestes is a commune in the Corrèze department in central France.-Population:...
  
  
• Chirac-Bellevue
  Chirac-Bellevue
  Chirac-Bellevue is a commune in the Corrèze department in central France.-Population:-References:*...
  
  
• Saint-Étienne-la-Geneste
  Saint-Étienne-la-Geneste
  Saint-Étienne-la-Geneste is a commune in the Corrèze department in central France.-Population:-References:*...
  
  
• Sainte-Marie-Lapanouze
  Sainte-Marie-Lapanouze
  Sainte-Marie-Lapanouze is a commune in the Corrèze department in central France.-Geography:The river Dordogne forms part of the commune's southern border; the Diège, a tributary of the Dordogne, forms part of its northeastern border.-Populatiion:...
  
  
• Liginiac
  Liginiac
  Liginiac is a commune in the Corrèze department in central France.-Population:-References:*...
  
  
• Sérandon
  Sérandon
  Sérandon is a commune in the Corrèze department in central France.-Geography:The Triouzoune forms the commune's western border, then flows into the Dordogne, which forms the commune's southeastern and eastern borders.-Population:-References:*...
  
  

Cantal

In the Cantal

Cantal

Cantal is a department in south-central France. It is named after the Cantal mountain range, a group of extinct, eroded volcanic peaks, which covers much of the department. Residents are known as Cantaliens or Cantalous....

 département :

• Arches
  Arches, Cantal
  Arches is a commune in the Cantal department in south-central France.-Geography:The Sumène forms the commune's northeastern border, then flows into the Dordogne, which forms the commune's northern and western border.-Population:...
  
  
• Pleaux
  Pleaux
  Pleaux is a commune in the Cantal department in south-central France.-Geography:The Maronne river forms the commune's southern border, with the Enchanet reservoir.-Population:-Sights:* Château de Branzac, 15th century ruined castle...
  
  
• Sourniac
  Sourniac
  Sourniac is a commune in the Cantal department in south-central France.-Population:...
  
  
• Le Vigean
  Le Vigean
  Le Vigean is a commune in the Cantal department in south-central France.-Population:-References:*...
  
  
• Mauriac
  Mauriac, Cantal
  Mauriac is a commune in the Cantal department in the Auvergne region in south-central France.It lies north-northwest of Aurillac by rail.Mauriac, built on the slope of a volcanic hill, has a medieval church, and the buildings of an old abbey now used as public offices and dwellings; the town owes...
  
  
• Ally
  Ally, Cantal
  Ally is a commune in the Cantal department in south-central France.-Population:...
  
  
• Escorailles
  Escorailles
  Escorailles is a commune in the Cantal department in south-central France.-Population:...
  
  
• Saint-Martin-Cantalès
  Saint-Martin-Cantalès
  Saint-Martin-Cantalès is a commune in the Cantal department in south-central France.-Population:-References:*...
  
  
• Saint-Cirgues-de-Malbert
  Saint-Cirgues-de-Malbert
  Saint-Cirgues-de-Malbert is a commune in the Cantal department in south-central France.-Population:-References:*...
  
  
• Saint-Illide
  Saint-Illide
  Saint-Illide is a commune in the Cantal department in south-central France.-Population:-References:*...
  
  
• Ayrens
  Ayrens
  Ayrens is a commune in the Cantal department in the Auvergne region in south-central France.-Population:-Personalities:*Duke of la Salle of Rochemaure French félibrige writer...
  
  
• Teissières-de-Cornet
  Teissières-de-Cornet
  Teissières-de-Cornet is a commune in the Cantal department in south-central France.-Population:-References:*...
  
  
• Crandelles
  Crandelles
  Crandelles is a commune in the Cantal department in south-central France.-Population:...
  
  
• Saint-Paul-des-Landes
  Saint-Paul-des-Landes
  Saint-Paul-des-Landes is a commune in the Cantal department in south-central France.-Population:-References:*...
  
  
• Ytrac
  Ytrac
  Ytrac is a commune in the Cantal department in south-central France.-Population:...
  
  
• Sansac-de-Marmiesse
  Sansac-de-Marmiesse
  Sansac-de-Marmiesse is a commune in the Cantal department in south-central France.-Population:-References:*...
  
  
• Saint-Mamet-la-Salvetat
  Saint-Mamet-la-Salvetat
  Saint-Mamet-la-Salvetat is a commune in the Cantal department in south-central France.-Population:-References:*...
  
  
• Vitrac
  Vitrac, Cantal
  Vitrac is a commune in the Cantal department in south-central France.-Population:...
  
  
• Marcolès
  Marcolès
  Marcolès is a commune in the Cantal department in south-central France.-Population:-References:*...
  
  
• Saint-Antoine
  Saint-Antoine, Cantal
  Saint-Antoine is a commune in the Cantal department in south-central France.-Population:-References:*...
  
  
• Calvinet
  Calvinet
  Calvinet is a commune in the Cantal department in south-central France.-Population:...
  
  
• Mourjou
  Mourjou
  Mourjou is a commune in the Cantal department in south-central France. A chestnut fair is held annually during the third weekend of October.The village is home to the Maison de la Chataigne, a museum dedicated to the chestnut: its history, its cultivation and harvesting, and its consumption...
  
  
• Cassaniouze
  Cassaniouze
  Cassaniouze is a commune in the Cantal department in south-central France.-Population:...
  
  

Aveyron

In the Aveyron

Aveyron

Aveyron is a département in southern France named after the Aveyron River.- History :Aveyron is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on 4 March 1790....

 département :

• Grand-Vabre
  Grand-Vabre
  Grand-Vabre is a commune in the Aveyron department in southern France.-Population:-References:*...
  
  
• Almont-les-Junies
  Almont-les-Junies
  Almont-les-Junies is a commune in the Aveyron department in southern France.-Population:-References:*...
  
  
• Noailhac
  Noailhac, Aveyron
  Noailhac is a commune in the Aveyron department in southern France.-Population:...
  
  
• Firmi
  Firmi
  Firmi is a commune in the Aveyron department in southern France.-Population:...
  
  
• Auzits
  Auzits
  Auzits is a commune in the Aveyron department in southern France.-Population:...
  
  
• Escandolières
  Escandolières
  Escandolières is a commune in the Aveyron department in southern France.-Population:-References:*...
  
  
• Goutrens
  Goutrens
  Goutrens is a commune in the Aveyron department in southern France.-Population:-References:*...
  
  
• Rignac
  Rignac, Aveyron
  Rignac is a commune in the Aveyron department in southern France.-Population:...
  
  
• Belcastel
  Belcastel, Aveyron
  Belcastel is a commune in the Aveyron department in southern France.The village is medieval in character, with cobbled streets and lauze-roofed houses. The bulk of the village and the castle are situated on the steep North bank of the Aveyron river...
  
  
• Colombiès
  Colombiès
  Colombiès is a commune in the Aveyron department in southern France.-Population:-References:*...
  
  
• Castanet
  Castanet, Aveyron
  Castanet is a commune in the Aveyron department in southern France.-Population:...
  
  
• Gramond
  Gramond
  Gramond is a commune in the Aveyron department in southern France.-Population:...
  
  
• Sauveterre-de-Rouergue
• Quins
  Quins, Aveyron
  Quins is a commune in the Aveyron department in southern France.-Population:...
  
  
• Naucelle
  Naucelle
  Naucelle is a commune in the Aveyron department in southern France.-Population:...
  
  
• Tauriac-de-Naucelle
  Tauriac-de-Naucelle
  Tauriac-de-Naucelle is a commune in the Aveyron department in southern France.-Population:-References:*...
  
  
• Saint-Just-sur-Viaur
  Saint-Just-sur-Viaur
  Saint-Just-sur-Viaur is a commune in the Aveyron department in southern France.-Population:-References:*...
  
  

Tarn

In the Tarn département :

• Tanus
  Tanus
  Tanus is a commune in the Tarn department in southern France.-References:*...
  
  
• Tréban
  Tréban
  Tréban is a commune in the Tarn department in southern France.-References:*...
  
  
• Montauriol
  Montauriol, Tarn
  Montauriol, Tarn is a commune in the Tarn department in southern France....
  
  
• Lacapelle-Pinet
  Lacapelle-Pinet
  Lacapelle-Pinet is a commune in the Tarn department in southern France.-References:*...
  
  
• Crespin
  Crespin, Tarn
  Crespin is a commune in the Tarn department in southern France....
  
  
• Padiès
  Padiès
  Padiès is a commune in the Tarn department in southern France.Padiès has a chateau situated on the outskirts of the village of Lempaut. is a unique Renaissance Château complex set in the Lauragais of Pastel fame – the “Pays de Cocaigne”, Cathar country and the land of the Troubadours.As one of the...
  
  
• Andouque
  Andouque
  Andouque is a commune in the Tarn department in southern France....
  
  
• Saint-Julien-Gaulène
  Saint-Julien-Gaulène
  Saint-Julien-Gaulène is a commune in the Tarn department in southern France.-References:*...
  
  
• Saint-Cirgue
  Saint-Cirgue
  Saint-Cirgue is a commune in the Tarn department in southern France.-References:*...
  
  
• Sérénac
  Sérénac
  Sérénac is a commune in the Tarn department in southern France.-References:*...
  
  
• Ambialet
  Ambialet
  Ambialet is a commune of the Tarn department in southern France.Ambialet is also home to a campus of Saint Francis University, Loretto, Pennsylvania. Classes are held in the centuries old former Franciscan Monastery in Ambialet, in Paris, France, and at Champollion campus of the University of...
  
  
• Villefranche-d'Albigeois
  Villefranche-d'Albigeois
  Villefranche-d'Albigeois is a commune in the Tarn department in southern France.-References:*...
  
  
• Teillet
  Teillet
  Teillet is a commune in the Tarn department in southern France.-References:*...
  
  
• Le Travet
  Le Travet
  Le Travet is a commune in the Tarn department in southern France.-References:*...
  
  
• Arifat
  Arifat
  Arifat is a commune of the Tarn department in southern France.The inhabitants are known as Arifatois.-Demographics:-References:*...
  
  
• Montredon-Labessonnié
  Montredon-Labessonnié
  Montredon-Labessonnie is a commune in the Tarn department in southern France.It has a several shops, a planetarium, a cinema, a tourist information centre, hotel, cafe-bars etc. It also has a wide range of houses you can book for example La Payrastrie....
  
  
• Lacrouzette
  Lacrouzette
  Lacrouzette is a commune in the Tarn department in southern France....
  
  
• Burlats
  Burlats
  Burlats ) is a commune in the Tarn department in southern France.- Population:-Remarkable Monuments:* the Adelaide Pavilion, a unique showcase of Roman civil architecture that cradled the birth of l’Amour courtois...
  
  
• Saint-Salvy-de-la-Balme
  Saint-Salvy-de-la-Balme
  Saint-Salvy-de-la-Balme is a commune in the Tarn department in southern France.-References:*...
  
  
• Noailhac
  Noailhac, Tarn
  Noailhac is a commune in the Tarn department in southern France....
  
  
• Caucalières
  Caucalières
  Caucalières is a commune in the Tarn department in southern France.-References:*...
  
  
• Payrin-Augmontel
  Payrin-Augmontel
  Payrin-Augmontel is a commune in the Tarn department in southern France.-Geography:The Espinat forms most of the commune's eastern border, then flows into the Thoré, which forms the commune's southern border.-References:*...
  
  
• Aussillon
  Aussillon
  Aussillon is a commune of the Tarn department in southern France.-Chateau du thoré:Chateau du thoré is a castle built from 1893 to 1894 by Armand Puech, who invented a water-filter system. It has a very large park, and the castle is still inhabited today....
  
  
• Aiguefonde
  Aiguefonde
  Aiguefonde is a commune of the Tarn department in southern France....
  
  
• Mazamet
  Mazamet
  Mazamet is a commune in the Tarn department in southern France.It is the second-largest component of the Castres-Mazamet metropolitan area.-Geography:...
  
  

Aude

In the Aude

Aude

Aude is a department in south-central France named after the river Aude. The local council also calls the department "Cathar Country".Aude is also a frequent feminine French given name in Francophone countries, deriving initially from Aude or Oda, a wife of Bertrand, Duke of Aquitaine, and mother...

 département :

• Les Martys
  Les Martys
  Les Martys is a commune in the Aude department in southern France.It is located in the Montagne Noire on highway D 118 between Mazamet and Carcassonne.-Population:...
  
  
• Conques-sur-Orbiel
  Conques-sur-Orbiel
  Conques-sur-Orbiel is a commune in the Aude department in southern France.-Population:-References:*...
  
  
• Miraval-Cabardès
  Miraval-Cabardes
  Miraval-Cabardes is a commune in the Aude department in southern France.-Population:-References:*...
  
  
• La Tourette-Cabardès
  La Tourette-Cabardès
  La Tourette-Cabardès is a commune in the Aude department in southern France.-Population:-References:*...
  
  
• Villanière
  Villanière
  Villanière is a commune in the Aude department in southern France.-Population:-References:*...
  
  
• Villardonnel
  Villardonnel
  Villardonnel is a commune in the Aude department in southern France.-Population:...
  
  
• Salsigne
  Salsigne
  Salsigne is a commune in the Aude department in southern France.-Population:...
  
  
• Aragon
  Aragon, Aude
  Aragon is a commune in the Aude department in southern France.-Population:...
  
  
• Villegailhenc
  Villegailhenc
  Villegailhenc is a commune in the Aude department in southern France.-Population:...
  
  
• Pennautier
  Pennautier
  Pennautier is a commune in the Aude department in southern France.-Population:...
  
  
• Carcassonne
  Carcassonne
  Carcassonne is a fortified French town in the Aude department, of which it is the prefecture, in the former province of Languedoc.It is divided into the fortified Cité de Carcassonne and the more expansive lower city, the ville basse. Carcassone was founded by the Visigoths in the fifth century,...
  
  
• Cavanac
  Cavanac
  Cavanac is a commune in the Aude department in southern France.-Population:...
  
  
• Couffoulens
  Couffoulens
  Couffoulens is a commune in the Aude department in southern France.-Population:...
  
  
• Leuc
  Leuc
  Leuc is a commune in the Aude department in southern France.-Population:...
  
  
• Verzeille
  Verzeille
  Verzeille is a commune in the Aude department in southern France.-Population:...
  
  
• Ladern-sur-Lauquet
  Ladern-sur-Lauquet
  Ladern-sur-Lauquet is a commune in the Aude department in southern France. The hamlet Molières-sur-l'Alberte is part of the commune of Ladern-sur-Lauquet.-Population:-References:*...
  
  
• Saint-Hilaire
  Saint-Hilaire, Aude
  Saint-Hilaire is a commune in the Aude department in the Languedoc-Roussillon region in southern France.-Geography:...
  
  
• Villebazy
  Villebazy
  Villebazy is a commune in the Aude department in southern France.-Population:...
  
  
• Saint-Polycarpe
  Saint-Polycarpe
  Saint-Polycarpe is a commune in the Aude department in southern France.-Population:-References:*...
  
  
• Belcastel-et-Buc
  Belcastel-et-Buc
  Belcastel-et-Buc is a commune in the Aude department in southern France.-Population:-References:*...
  
  
• Terroles
  Terroles
  Terroles is a commune in the Aude department in southern France.-Population:...
  
  
• Peyrolles
  Peyrolles, Aude
  Peyrolles is a commune in the Aude department in southern France.-Population:...
  
  
• Serres
  Serres, Aude
  Serres is a commune in the Aude department in southern France.-Geography:The commune is situated on the Route Departmental D613 between Arques and Couiza...
  
  
• Rennes-les-Bains
  Rennes-les-Bains
  Rennes-les-Bains is a commune in the Aude department in southern France.The spa village of Rennes-les-Bains lies in the heart of Cathar country. Bathers have enjoyed the natural hot spring waters for thousands of years - they are still used today as a cure for rheumatism and certain skin problems....
  
  
• Sougraigne
  Sougraigne
  Sougraigne is a commune in the Aude department in southern France theorized to be a potential resting site for an alleged ancient and medieval treasure, linked to the conspiracy theories of Rennes-le-Château.-Population:...
  
  
• Bugarach
  Bugarach
  Bugarach is a commune in the Aude department in southern France.-Geography:Bugarach is at the foot of Pic de Bugarach, a mountain peak and the highest summit in the Corbières mountains...
  
  
• Saint-Louis-et-Parahou
  Saint-Louis-et-Parahou
  Saint-Louis-et-Parahou is a commune in the Aude department in southern France.-Population:-References:*...
  
  
• Lapradelle-Puilaurens
• Gincla
  Gincla
  Gincla is a commune in the Aude department in southern France....
  
  
• Montfort-sur-Boulzane
  Montfort-sur-Boulzane
  Montfort-sur-Boulzane is a commune in the Aude department in southern France.-Population:-References:*...
  
  

Pyrénées-orientales

In the Pyrénées-Orientales

Pyrénées-Orientales

Pyrénées-Orientales is a department of southern France adjacent to the northern Spanish frontier and the Mediterranean Sea. It also surrounds the tiny Spanish enclave of Llívia, and thus has two distinct borders with Spain.- History :...

 département :

• Caudiès-de-Fenouillèdes
  Caudiès-de-Fenouillèdes
  Caudiès-de-Fenouillèdes is a commune in the Pyrénées-Orientales department in southern France.-References:*...
  
  
• Fuilla
  Fuilla
  Fuilla is a commune in the Pyrénées-Orientales department in southern France.-References:*...
  
  
• Mosset
  Mosset
  Mosset is a commune in the Pyrénées-Orientales department in southern France.-References:*...
  
  
• Conat
  Conat
  Conat is a commune in the Pyrénées-Orientales department in southern France.-References:*...
  
  
• Rabouillet
  Rabouillet
  Rabouillet is a commune in the Pyrénées-Orientales department in southern France.-References:*...
  
  
• Villefranche-de-Conflent
  Villefranche-de-Conflent
  Villefranche-de-Conflent is a commune in the Pyrénées-Orientales department in south of France.-The Capital of Conflent:The original town dates from 1098 and is fortified because of its strategic position in lands that changed hands between French and Spanish occupation.* 1374, Villefranche...
  
  
• Serdinya
  Serdinya
  Serdinya is a commune in the Pyrénées-Orientales department in southern France.-Transportation:Route nationale 116 connecting Perpignan and Bourg-Madame passes through Serdinya.-References:*...
  
  
• Escaro
  Escaro
  Escaro is a commune in the Pyrénées-Orientales department in southern France.-References:*...
  
  
• Sahorre
  Sahorre
  Sahorre is a commune in the Pyrénées-Orientales department in southern France.-References:*...
  
  
• Py
  Py, Pyrénées-Orientales
  Py is a commune in the Pyrénées-Orientales department in southern France.-References:*...
  
  
• Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste
  Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste
  Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste is a commune in the Pyrénées-Orientales department in southern France, near the border with Spain and the Autonomous Community of Catalonia. The name Prats-de-Mollo comes from Catalan "meadows of Molló". Molló is a town just across the border and the Col d'Ares...
  
  

External links

• List of communes traversed by la Méridienne verte, on the website of the French Senate