An alphabetical dictionary of over 4000 placenames in both France and Corsica. It lists natural features such as rivers, mountains and islands; administrative regions such as historical provinces and modern departments; and inhabited centers such as cities, towns and villages.
From Arles and fontana to sanctus, Joinville-le-Pont and Notre-Dame-des-Champs, this work is an alphabetical dictionary of more than 4000 placenames in France (including Corsica; and Monaco and Andorra). Natural features such as rivers, mountains and islands; administrative regions1such as historical provinces and modern departments; and inhabited centers such as cities, towns and villages are all listed.
When possible, entries include examples of the early forms of the names and cross-references are provided as appropriate. The text concludes with four appendices: ""Key Elements in French Placenames,"" ""Revolutionary Placenames,"" ""Names of Paris Metro Stations"" and ""Names of Major Features in Paris.""
