--- title: "Ile de France département - History, and Places not to be missed" url: "https://cparici.com/en/ile-de-france-department/" markdown_url: "https://cparici.com/en/ile-de-france-department.md" type: "post" date_published: "2024-06-28T19:48:42+00:00" date_modified: "2026-09-04T11:30:45+00:00" language: "en-US" renderer_version: "3" --- # Ile de France département - History, and Places not to be missed ## Summary Ile de France département - Explorez les 8 départements de l'Île-de-France, leur population, villes, sites touristiques, préfectures ## Content ![ile de france department](https://cparici.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/ile-de-france-departement.jpg) #### Popular searches #### Categories No results [See all results](#) # **Ile de France department** Île-de-France, often known as the region of [Paris](https://cparici.com/en/paris/)is much more than just a capital city. This region, made up of eight departments, is brimming with history, culture and incredible sites to discover. **In this article entitled 'Ile de France département', we explore the unique characteristics of each département.**and much more. **Department****Code****Prefecture****Population**Paris75Paris2 175 601Seine-et-Marne77Melun1 421 197Yvelines78Versailles1 435 084Essonne91Évry-Courcouronnes1 296 177Hauts-de-Seine92Nanterre1 620 376Seine-Saint-Denis93Bobigny1 644 903Val-de-Marne94Créteil1 407 600Val-d'Oise95Cergy1 250 763 ## Ile de France département - Everything you need to know about the region's eight départements ### [Paris (75)](https://cparici.com/en/paris/) - **Description:** The heart of the region and of France, home to iconic monuments such as the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and Notre-Dame. A major economic, cultural and political center. - **Situation:** Located in the center of the Île-de-France region, bordered by Hauts-de-Seine, Seine-Saint-Denis and Val-de-Marne. **Population**: 2 175 601 **Main cities**Paris **Places to visit**: - **Eiffel Tower**The world-famous symbol of Paris. - **Louvre**One of the world's greatest art museums. - **Notre-Dame de Paris**iconic Gothic cathedral. [![Ile de France department 75 map](https://cparici.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/departement-75-carte.jpg)](https://cparici.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/departement-75-carte.jpg)Department 75 - map ### [Seine-et-Marne](https://cparici.com/en/seine-et-marne/) (77) - **Description:** The region's largest department, with its varied landscapes (forests, plains, Brie). Home to Disneyland Paris, the Château de Fontainebleau and the Parc Naturel Régional du Gâtinais Français. - **Situation:** Located in the east of the Île-de-France region, bordered by the Aube and Marne rivers to the east, Yonne and Loiret to the south, Essonne to the west and Seine-Saint-Denis to the north. **Prefecture**Melun **Population**: 1 421 197 **Main cities**Meaux, Melun, Fontainebleau **Places to visit**: - **Château de Fontainebleau**Former royal residence. - **Disneyland Paris Park**Famous theme park. - **Fontainebleau forest**A paradise for hikers and climbers. ### [Yvelines](https://cparici.com/en/yvelines-department/) (78) - **Description:** A department in the west of the region, known for its castles (Versailles, Rambouillet), forests (Yvelines) and valleys (Chevreuse). - **Situation:** Located in the west of the Île-de-France region, bordered by Eure and Eure-et-Loir to the north, Essonne to the south, Hauts-de-Seine to the east and Val-d'Oise to the northeast. **Prefecture**Versailles **Population**: 1 435 084 **Main cities**Versailles, Mantes-la-Jolie, Saint-Germain-en-Laye **Places to visit**: - **Palace of Versailles**Historic monument and museum. - **Thoiry Park**Zoo and amusement park. - **Villa Savoye**Masterpiece of modern architecture by Le Corbusier. ### [Essonne](https://cparici.com/en/essonne-department/) (91) - **Description:** Southern department of the region, with varied landscapes (plains, forests, Beauce). Home to Orly airport and the Parc Naturel Régional de la Haute-Vallée de l'Essonne. - **Situation:** Located in the south of the Île-de-France region, bordered by Loiret and Yonne to the south, Aube to the east, Seine-et-Marne to the northeast, Val-de-Marne to the north and Hauts-de-Seine to the northwest. **Prefecture**Evry-Courcouronnes **Population**: 1 296 177 **Main cities**Évry-Courcouronnes, Massy, Palaiseau **Places to visit**: - **Sénart forest**Large public forest. - **Cathedral of the Resurrection**Modern and emblematic. - **Parc du Château de Courances**Historic garden. [![Ile de france department essonne map](https://cparici.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/departement-essonne-carte.jpg)](https://cparici.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/departement-essonne-carte.jpg)Essonne Department - map ### [Hauts-de-Seine](https://cparici.com/en/hauts-de-seine-department/) (92) - **Description:** Western Paris department, known for its business districts (La Défense) and green spaces (Bois de Boulogne). Home to numerous international companies and institutions. - **Situation:** Borders Paris to the west, Yvelines to the north, Essonne to the south and Hauts-de-Seine to the southwest. **Prefecture**Nanterre **Population**: 1 620 376 **Main cities**Boulogne-Billancourt, Nanterre, Courbevoie **Places to visit**: - **La Défense**Business district with the Arche de la Défense. - **Bois de Boulogne**: Huge urban park. - **Albert-Kahn Museum**Gardens and photographic collections. [![hauts de seine department map](https://cparici.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/hauts-de-seine.jpg)](https://cparici.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/hauts-de-seine.jpg)Hauts de Seine ### Seine-Saint-Denis (93) - **Description:** A department in north-eastern Paris, marked by its cultural diversity and economic dynamism. Home to the Stade de France and the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie. - **Situation:** Bordering Paris to the east, Val-d'Oise to the north, Seine-et-Marne to the east and Val-de-Marne to the south. **Prefecture**Bobigny **Population**: 1 644 903 **Main cities**Saint-Denis, Montreuil, Aubervilliers **Places to visit**: - **Saint-Denis Basilica**Necropolis of the kings of France. - **Parc de la Villette**Cultural park with the Cité des Sciences. - **Stade de France**France's national stadium. ### [![seine saint denis](https://cparici.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/seine-saint-denis.jpg)](https://cparici.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/seine-saint-denis.jpg) ### [Val-de-Marne](https://cparici.com/en/val-de-marne-department/) (94) - **Description:** South-east Parisian department, combining urban dynamism and green spaces. Home to towns such as Vincennes and Créteil, as well as the Château de Grosbois. - **Situation:** Borders Paris to the southeast, Val-d'Oise to the north, Seine-et-Marne to the east and Essonne to the south. **Prefecture**Créteil **Population**: 1 407 600 **Main cities**Créteil, Vitry-sur-Seine, Ivry-sur-Seine **Places to visit**: - **Vincennes Castle**Former fortified royal residence. - **Parc Floral de Paris**Botanical Garden. - **Musée d'Art Contemporain du Val-de-Marne**Modern collections. [![val de marne - department](https://cparici.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/val-de-marne.jpg)](https://cparici.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/val-de-marne.jpg)val de marne ### [Val-d'Oise](https://cparici.com/en/val-doise/) (95) - **Description:** Northern department of the region, with rolling landscapes and forests. Home to the Parc Naturel Régional du Vexin Français and the city of Cergy-Pontoise. - **Situation:** Located in the north of the Île-de-France region, bordered by Oise to the north, Aisne to the northeast, Seine-et-Marne to the east, Val-de-Marne to the south and Hauts-de-Seine to the southwest. **Prefecture**Cergy **Population**: 1 250 763 **Main cities**Cergy, Argenteuil, Pontoise **Places to visit**: - **Vexin Français Regional Nature Park**Nature reserve. - **Château de La Roche-Guyon**Medieval fortress. - **Royaumont Abbey**Former Cistercian abbey. [![val d'oise ile de france department](https://cparici.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/val-doise.jpg)](https://cparici.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/val-doise.jpg)Val d'Oise ## Ile de France department - FAQ **Which départements make up the Île-de-France region?** Île-de-France comprises eight departments: Paris, Seine-et-Marne, Yvelines, Essonne, Hauts-de-Seine, Seine-Saint-Denis, Val-de-Marne and Val-d'Oise. **What is the total population of Île-de-France?** The total population of the Île-de-France region is around 12 million. **What are the main places to visit in Paris?** The main places to visit in Paris are the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and Notre-Dame de Paris. **What is the prefecture of Hauts-de-Seine?** The prefecture of Hauts-de-Seine is Nanterre. **Where is Disneyland Paris?** Disneyland Paris is located in Marne-la-Vallée, in the Seine-et-Marne département. **Which départements make up the Petite Couronne?** The Petite Couronne comprises the departments of Hauts-de-Seine, Seine-Saint-Denis and Val-de-Marne. ## Ile de France département - Conclusion Île-de-France, with [its eight diversified departments](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%8Ele-de-France)offers an incomparable wealth of cultural, historical and natural attractions. Each département has its own features and attractions worth discovering. Whether you're a resident or a visitor, there's always something new and exciting to explore in this fascinating region. Article about Ile de France département written by Loclilala Tourisme. All rights reserved. All rights reserved. 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