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Towns in France starting with the letter M

3,124 French communes have a name starting with M. The largest is Marseille (Bouches-du-Rhône) (892,391 inhabitants), ahead of Montpellier (Hérault) and Metz (Moselle).

3,124 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 M

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

FAQ

Towns starting with M: FAQ

How many towns in France start with M?

3,124 communes, out of 34,858.

What is the largest town in France starting with M?

Marseille (Bouches-du-Rhône), with 892,391 inhabitants.

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

Maast-et-Violaine (Aisne) and Myon (Doubs).

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