What is the capital of France?
The capital of France is Paris
Paris is the capital city and seat of government of France, a country in Western Europe. France uses the ISO codes FR and FRA, and its international dialling code is +33. The currency in use is the Euro (EUR).
For the full profile of France, including its flag, currency, calling code, population and the countries it borders, see the France country page. The country has an estimated population of 68,720,337 as of 2025.
Quick facts about France
- Capital: Paris
- Region: Western Europe
- Currency: Euro (EUR)
- Calling code: +33
- Flag emoji: 🇫🇷
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of France?
The capital of France is Paris.
Is Paris the largest city in France?
Paris is the capital of France and its seat of government. In many countries the capital is also the largest city, though not always, so the biggest city by population can differ.
What currency is used in Paris?
Paris, like the rest of France, uses the Euro (EUR, symbol €).
Capitals of neighbouring countries
Capital and country data from open datasets. Full sources on the data page.