South and southwest of Calais, North East France is undulating country, with small towns like Montreuil sur Mer, lots of rivers, and plenty of attractive countryside. The central part of the region is flatter and, near the Belgian border, between Dunkerque (Dunkirk) Lille, Tourcoing and Valenciennes the area is partly industrial.

Currently, Northeastern France is made up of two regions: Grand Est and parts of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, both created by the 2014 territorial reform of French regions. This page is divided by the historical regions of Northeastern France: Alsace, Champagne-Ardenne, Lorraine, and Franche-Comté. Alsace's (highlighted red) location in France.

A visit to the northeast area of France offers the chance to explore chic, elegant tows, marvel at stunning cliffs, remember the not-so-distant past and the tolls from war, and then relax with a fine glass of wine or champagne.

The above blank map represents France, a country located in North Western Europe. The above map can be downloaded, printed and used for geographical educational purposes. The above outline map represents France, a North Western European country. France is the 2nd largest and also one of the most geographically diverse countries in Europe.