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Towns in France starting with the letter R

1,197 French communes have a name starting with R. The largest is Rennes (Ille-et-Vilaine) (234,950 inhabitants), ahead of Reims (Marne) and Rouen (Seine-Maritime).

1,197 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 R

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

FAQ

Towns starting with R: FAQ

How many towns in France start with R?

1,197 communes, out of 34,858.

What is the largest town in France starting with R?

Rennes (Ille-et-Vilaine), with 234,950 inhabitants.

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

Rabastens (Tarn) and Ryes (Calvados).

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