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Towns in France starting with the letter B

3,184 French communes have a name starting with B. The largest is Bordeaux (Gironde) (271,552 inhabitants), ahead of Brest (Finistère) and Besançon (Doubs).

3,184 communes

Alphabetical list based on the official name; accents are ignored for sorting (Écouen is listed with the E’s). The department number is shown in parentheses.

Towns 1 to 500 starting with B

Source: INSEE, Official Geographic Code (official names of communes). Data sources.

FAQ

Towns starting with B: FAQ

How many towns in France start with B?

3,184 communes, out of 34,858.

What is the largest town in France starting with B?

Bordeaux (Gironde), with 271,552 inhabitants.

Which are the first and last towns starting with B in alphabetical order?

Baâlon (Meuse) and Byans-sur-Doubs (Doubs).

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