Département

The départements (or departments) are administrative units of France and many former French colonies, roughly analogous to British counties. The 100 French départements are now grouped into 22 metropolitan and four overseas régions. They are subdivided into 342 arrondissements.

Former départements

• Former départements on the current territory of France:

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Département

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Préfecture

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Dates in existence

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Rhône-et-LoireLyon(1790-1793)

Related Topics:
Rhône-et-Loire - Lyon - 1790 - 1793

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CorseBastia(1790-1793)

Related Topics:
Corse - Bastia - 1790 - 1793

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GoloBastia(1793-1811)

Related Topics:
Golo - Bastia - 1793 - 1811

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LiamoneAjaccio(1793-1811)

Related Topics:
Liamone - Ajaccio - 1793 - 1811

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Mont-BlancChambéry(1792-1815)

Related Topics:
Mont-Blanc - Chambéry - 1792 - 1815

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LémanGeneva(1798-1814)

Related Topics:
Léman - Geneva - 1798 - 1814

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MeurtheNancy(1790-1871)

Related Topics:
Meurthe - Nancy - 1790 - 1871

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SeineParis(1790-1967)

Related Topics:
Seine - Paris - 1790 - 1967

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Seine-et-OiseVersailles(1790-1967)

Related Topics:
Seine-et-Oise - Versailles - 1790 - 1967

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CorseAjaccio(1811-1975)

Related Topics:
Corse - Ajaccio - 1811 - 1975

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Saint-Pierre-et-MiquelonSaint-Pierre(1976-1985)

Related Topics:
Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon - Saint-Pierre - 1976 - 1985

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• Départements whose names have been changed (in most cases, to lose the terms "lower" and "inferior"):

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Ancient name

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Date of change

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Mayenne-et-LoireMaine-et-Loire1791

Related Topics:
Maine-et-Loire - 1791

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Bec-d'AmbèsGironde1795

Related Topics:
Gironde - 1795

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Charente-InférieureCharente-Maritime1941

Related Topics:
Charente-Maritime - 1941

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Seine-InférieureSeine-Maritime1955

Related Topics:
Seine-Maritime - 1955

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Loire-InférieureLoire-Atlantique1957

Related Topics:
Loire-Atlantique - 1957

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Basses-PyrénéesPyrénées-Atlantiques1969

Related Topics:
Pyrénées-Atlantiques - 1969

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Basses-AlpesAlpes-de-Haute-Provence1970

Related Topics:
Alpes-de-Haute-Provence - 1970

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Côtes-du-NordCôtes-d'Armor1990

Related Topics:
Côtes-d'Armor - 1990

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• Former départements of French Algeria:
• Before 1957:

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91AlgerAlgiers(1848-1957)

Related Topics:
Alger - Algiers - 1848 - 1957

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92OranOran(1848-1957)

Related Topics:
Oran - Oran - 1848 - 1957

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93ConstantineConstantine(1848-1957)

Related Topics:
Constantine - Constantine - 1848 - 1957

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--BôneAnnaba(1955-1957)

Related Topics:
Bône - Annaba - 1955 - 1957

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• 1957-1962:

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8AOasisOuargla(1957-1962)

Related Topics:
Oasis - Ouargla - 1957 - 1962

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8BSaouraBechar(1957-1962)

Related Topics:
Saoura - Bechar - 1957 - 1962

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9AAlgerAlgiers(1957-1962)

Related Topics:
Alger - Algiers - 1957 - 1962

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9BBatnaBatna(1957-1962)

Related Topics:
Batna - Batna - 1957 - 1962

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9CBôneAnnaba(1955-1962)

Related Topics:
Bône - Annaba - 1955 - 1962

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9DConstantineConstantine(1957-1962)

Related Topics:
Constantine - Constantine - 1957 - 1962

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9EMédéaMedea(1957-1962)

Related Topics:
Médéa - Medea - 1957 - 1962

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9FMostaganemMostaganem(1957-1962)

Related Topics:
Mostaganem - Mostaganem - 1957 - 1962

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9GOranOran(1957-1962)

Related Topics:
Oran - Oran - 1957 - 1962

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9HOrléansvilleChlef(1957-1962)

Related Topics:
Orléansville - Chlef - 1957 - 1962

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9JSétifSetif(1957-1962)

Related Topics:
Sétif - Setif - 1957 - 1962

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9KTiaretTiaret(1957-1962)

Related Topics:
Tiaret - Tiaret - 1957 - 1962

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9LTizi-OuzouTizi Ouzou(1957-1962)

Related Topics:
Tizi-Ouzou - Tizi Ouzou - 1957 - 1962

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9MTlemcenTlemcen(1957-1962)

Related Topics:
Tlemcen - Tlemcen - 1957 - 1962

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9NAumaleSour el Ghozlane(1958-1959)

Related Topics:
Aumale - Sour el Ghozlane - 1958 - 1959

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9PBougieBejaia(1958-1962)

Related Topics:
Bougie - Bejaia - 1958 - 1962

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9RSaïdaSaida(1958-1962)

Related Topics:
Saïda - Saida - 1958 - 1962

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• Former départements in the former colonies of France:

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Département du SudDominican Republic/Haiti(1795-1800)

Related Topics:
Département du Sud - Dominican Republic - Haiti - 1795 - 1800

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Département de l'InganneDominican Republic/Haiti(1795-1800)

Related Topics:
Département de l'Inganne - Dominican Republic - Haiti - 1795 - 1800

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Département du NordDominican Republic/Haiti(1795-1800)

Related Topics:
Département du Nord - Dominican Republic - Haiti - 1795 - 1800

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Département de l'OuestDominican Republic/Haiti(1795-1800)

Related Topics:
Département de l'Ouest - Dominican Republic - Haiti - 1795 - 1800

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Département de SamanaDominican Republic/Haiti(1795-1800)

Related Topics:
Département de Samana - Dominican Republic - Haiti - 1795 - 1800

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Sainte-LucieSaint Lucia, Tobago(1795-1800)

Related Topics:
Sainte-Lucie - Saint Lucia - Tobago - 1795 - 1800

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Île de FranceMauritius, Rodrigues, Seychelles(1795-1800)

Related Topics:
Île de France - Mauritius - Rodrigues - Seychelles - 1795 - 1800

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Indes-OrientalesPondichery, Karikal, Yanaon,Mahe, and Chandernagore(1795-1800)

Related Topics:
Indes-Orientales - Pondichery - Karikal - Yanaon - Mahe - Chandernagore - 1795 - 1800

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• Former départements on the territories conquered by France during the French Revolution and Napoleonic Empire and now not part of France:

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Mont-TerriblePorrentruy(1793-1800)

Related Topics:
Mont-Terrible - Porrentruy - 1793 - 1800

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CorcyreCorfou(1797-1799)

Related Topics:
Corcyre - Corfou - 1797 - 1799

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IthaqueArgostoli(1797-1798)

Related Topics:
Ithaque - Argostoli - 1797 - 1798

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Mer-ÉgéeZante(1797-1798)

Related Topics:
Mer-Égée - Zante - 1797 - 1798

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DyleBruxelles(1795-1814)

Related Topics:
Dyle - Bruxelles - 1795 - 1814

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EscautGand(1795-1814)

Related Topics:
Escaut - Gand - 1795 - 1814

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ForêtsLuxembourg(1795-1814)

Related Topics:
Forêts - Luxembourg - 1795 - 1814

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JemmapeMons(1795-1814)

Related Topics:
Jemmape - Mons - 1795 - 1814

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LysBruges(1795-1814)

Related Topics:
Lys - Bruges - 1795 - 1814

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Meuse-InférieureMaëstricht(1795-1814)

Related Topics:
Meuse-Inférieure - Maëstricht - 1795 - 1814

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Deux-NèthesAnvers(1795-1814)

Related Topics:
Deux-Nèthes - Anvers - 1795 - 1814

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OurtheLiège(1795-1814)

Related Topics:
Ourthe - Liège - 1795 - 1814

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Sambre-et-MeuseNamur(1795-1814)

Related Topics:
Sambre-et-Meuse - Namur - 1795 - 1814

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Mont-TonnerreMayence(1801-1814)

Related Topics:
Mont-Tonnerre - Mayence - 1801 - 1814

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Rhin-et-MoselleCoblence(1801-1814)

Related Topics:
Rhin-et-Moselle - Coblence - 1801 - 1814

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RoerAix-la-Chapelle(1801-1814)

Related Topics:
Roer - Aix-la-Chapelle - 1801 - 1814

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SarreTrèves(1801-1814)

Related Topics:
Sarre - Trèves - 1801 - 1814

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DoireIvrée(1802-1814)

Related Topics:
Doire - Ivrée - 1802 - 1814

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MarengoAlexandrie(1802-1814)

Related Topics:
Marengo - Alexandrie - 1802 - 1814

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PôTurin(1802-1814)

Related Topics:
Pô - Turin - 1802 - 1814

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SésiaVerceil(1802-1814)

Related Topics:
Sésia - Verceil - 1802 - 1814

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SturaConi(1802-1814)

Related Topics:
Stura - Coni - 1802 - 1814

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TanaroAsti(1802-1805)

Related Topics:
Tanaro - Asti - 1802 - 1805

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ApenninsChiavari(1805-1814)

Related Topics:
Apennins - Chiavari - 1805 - 1814

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GênesGênes(1805-1814)

Related Topics:
Gênes - Gênes - 1805 - 1814

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MontenotteSavone(1805-1814)

Related Topics:
Montenotte - Savone - 1805 - 1814

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ArnoFlorence(1808-1814)

Related Topics:
Arno - Florence - 1808 - 1814

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MéditerranéeLivourne(1808-1814)

Related Topics:
Méditerranée - Livourne - 1808 - 1814

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OmbroneSienne(1808-1814)

Related Topics:
Ombrone - Sienne - 1808 - 1814

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TaroParme(1808-1814)

Related Topics:
Taro - Parme - 1808 - 1814

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RomeRome(1809-1814)

Related Topics:
Rome - Rome - 1809 - 1814

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TrasimèneSpolète(1809-1814)

Related Topics:
Trasimène - Spolète - 1809 - 1814

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Bouches-du-RhinBois-le-Duc(1810-1814)

Related Topics:
Bouches-du-Rhin - Bois-le-Duc - 1810 - 1814

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Bouches-de-l'EscautMiddelbourg(1810-1814)

Related Topics:
Bouches-de-l'Escaut - Middelbourg - 1810 - 1814

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SimplonSion(1810-1814)

Related Topics:
Simplon - Sion - 1810 - 1814

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Bouches-de-la-MeuseLa Haye(1811-1814)

Related Topics:
Bouches-de-la-Meuse - La Haye - 1811 - 1814

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Bouches-de-l'YsselZwolle(1811-1814)

Related Topics:
Bouches-de-l'Yssel - Zwolle - 1811 - 1814

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Ems-OccidentalGroningue(1811-1814)

Related Topics:
Ems-Occidental - Groningue - 1811 - 1814

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Ems-OrientalAurich(1811-1814)

Related Topics:
Ems-Oriental - Aurich - 1811 - 1814

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FriseLeuwarden(1811-1814)

Related Topics:
Frise - Leuwarden - 1811 - 1814

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Yssel-SupérieurArnhem(1811-1814)

Related Topics:
Yssel-Supérieur - Arnhem - 1811 - 1814

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ZuyderzéeAmsterdam(1811-1814)

Related Topics:
Zuyderzée - Amsterdam - 1811 - 1814

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Bouches-de-l'ElbeHambourg(1811-1814)

Related Topics:
Bouches-de-l'Elbe - Hambourg - 1811 - 1814

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Bouches-du-WeserBrême(1811-1814)

Related Topics:
Bouches-du-Weser - Brême - 1811 - 1814

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Ems-SupérieurOsnabrück(1811-1814)

Related Topics:
Ems-Supérieur - Osnabrück - 1811 - 1814

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LippeMunster(1811-1814)

Related Topics:
Lippe - Munster - 1811 - 1814

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Bouches-de-l'ÈbreLérida(1812-1813)

Related Topics:
Bouches-de-l'Èbre - Lérida - 1812 - 1813

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MontserratBarcelone(1812-1813)

Related Topics:
Montserrat - Barcelone - 1812 - 1813

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SègrePuigcerda(1812-1813)

Related Topics:
Sègre - Puigcerda - 1812 - 1813

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TerGérone(1812-1813)

Related Topics:
Ter - Gérone - 1812 - 1813

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Bouches-de-l'Èbre-MontserratBarcelone(1813-1814)

Related Topics:
Bouches-de-l'Èbre-Montserrat - Barcelone - 1813 - 1814

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Sègre-TerGérone(1813-1814)

Related Topics:
Sègre-Ter - Gérone - 1813 - 1814

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See also: The 130 départements of the Napoleonic Empire

Related Topics:
The 130 départements - Napoleonic Empire

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