Country in Europe

France Map

Interactive map of France with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.

⛅ 83°F now🕔 4:26 PM local📅 Best: April, May, June, July, August and September👥 68 million

Summary

France is a country in Europe. France is a country in Europe with its capital at Paris. It has a population of about 68 million. The capital is Paris.

Right now it is 83°F (28°C) in France with partly cloudy. It feels like 79°F. Today runs from 69°F to 83°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.1/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit France is April, May, June, July, August and September. The climate is temperate. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 79°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 35°F.

The closest major airport is Paris Orly Airport (ORY), about 9 mi away. Nearby highlights include Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Mont-Saint-Michel and Palace of Versailles.

In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 83°F is 5.8°F above the 78°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 11 AM to 2 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. family time is the strongest bet in France today at 9.4/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of France

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 48°51′23.8″N 2°21′7.9″E (48.8566, 2.3522)

Quick facts about France

TypeCountry
ContinentEurope
ContinentEurope
Coordinates48°51′23.8″N 2°21′7.9″E (48.8566, 2.3522)
CapitalParis
Population68.000.000
Area213.011 sq mi
ISO codeFR
ISO 3166-1 alpha-3FRA
CurrencyEuro (EUR)
LanguagesFrench
Calling code+33
Time zoneEurope/Paris
Local time4:26 PM (UTC+02:00)
Best monthsApril, May, June, July, August and September
ClimateTemperate

Maps of each city in France

4 cities mapped in this atlas

Maps of each attraction in France

2 attractions mapped in this atlas

Maps of each unesco world heritage site in France

2 unesco world heritage sites mapped in this atlas

Maps of each mountain in France

1 mountains and peaks mapped in this atlas

Cities map of France

4 cities and towns mapped in this atlas

Neighboring countries in Europe

Sorted by distance from France.

Getting to France

By air
By road, from nearby cities
  • Brussels · 164 mi · roughly 3.8 h driving
  • Bruges · 167 mi · roughly 3.8 h driving
  • Brighton · 175 mi · roughly 4 h driving
  • London · 213 mi · roughly 4.9 h driving

Distances are straight-line; driving times assume a 70 km/h average and no traffic.

Airports near France

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Paris Orly AirportORY9 miParis
Paris Charles de Gaulle AirportCDG14 miParis
London Gatwick AirportLGW195 miSussex
London Heathrow AirportLHR219 miLondon
Amsterdam Schiphol AirportAMS261 miAmsterdam
Frankfurt AirportFRA291 miGermany
Zurich AirportZRH301 miZurich

Top attractions in France

Things to do in France

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around France.

Explore France

Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is France?

France is a country in Europe. Its coordinates are 48.8566, 2.3522. It lies in Europe.

What is the weather like in France right now?

It is currently 83°F (28°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 30% and wind is 9 mph.

When is the best time to visit France?

April, May, June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in France, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is France in?

France observes Europe/Paris (UTC+02:00). The local time is 4:26 PM.

How many people live in France?

France has a population of approximately 68 million.

What is the nearest airport to France?

The closest airports are Paris Orly Airport (ORY), 9 mi away, Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), 14 mi away and London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 195 mi away.

What are the top things to do in France?

Popular options include Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Mont-Saint-Michel, Palace of Versailles, Mont-Saint-Michel and its Bay and Palace and Park of Versailles.

What places are in France?

France covers 9 places in this atlas, including Paris, Mont-Saint-Michel, Palace of Versailles, Mont-Saint-Michel and its Bay, Palace and Park of Versailles and Lyon.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 5, 2026 at 4:26 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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