Islands in France map & data
There are 2,253 islands mapped in France, spread over 13 regions. The most are in Bretagne (646), Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (129) and Nouvelle-Aquitaine (116). 100% of them carry a name. Well-known examples include Île d'Ouessant, La Désirade and Île du Perthuis.
Islands by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bretagne | 646 | 29% |
| Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur | 129 | 5.7% |
| Nouvelle-Aquitaine | 116 | 5.1% |
| Normandie | 101 | 4.5% |
| Île-de-France | 86 | 3.8% |
| Corse | 56 | 2.5% |
| Pays de la Loire | 54 | 2.4% |
| Centre-Val de Loire | 52 | 2.3% |
| Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes | 49 | 2.2% |
| Occitanie | 42 | 1.9% |
| Grand Est | 21 | 0.9% |
| Bourgogne-Franche-Comté | 18 | 0.8% |
| Hauts-de-France | 9 | 0.4% |
Notable islands in France
- Île d'OuessantBretagne · pop. 1000
- La Désiradepop. 1391
- Île du PerthuisÎle-de-France
- Île MadameNouvelle-Aquitaine
- Île de CostebelleProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Île de BatzBretagne · pop. 507
- Motu Nao4 m
- Île de QuéménèsBretagne · pop. 3
- Tepoto Nord
- Île CarnBretagne · 19 m
- Île Blakeney
- Île Hunter
- Île Juan de Nova
- Île Matthew
- Île Murray
- Île Penn
- Île Powell
- Île Saint-Joseph
- Île Saint-Paul
- Île Uvéa
- Île de Clippertonpop. 0
- Île des Pingouins
- Île du Diable
- Îlet Fortune
- Îlet aux Requins
- Îlot Kûûmo
- Îlot Stoll
- Grand Îlet165 m
- Grande-Terre136 m
- Mara35 m
- Atumata
- Bagaat
- Baleine de Bas
- Bassas da India
- Basse-Terre
- Dau Ac
- Fatu Huku
- Fourmis
- Fugalei
- Grand Colombier
What's in this layer
Every island in the layer comes with its name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude. Named islands and islets.
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Frequently asked questions
How many islands are there in France?
This layer holds 2,253 islands in France, the most of them in Bretagne. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
Can I download a list of islands in France?
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What information comes with each island?
The name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude.
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