Where Is Île-de-France?

Île-de-France is a region and former province in the north-central part of France in the Paris Basin. Île-de-France is dominated by Paris and its suburbs. This is a region having high historical importance. In 987, Île-de-France became the hub of the crown lands, when the Count of Paris, Hugh Capet, became the French King.

Île-de-France is the most densely populated region in France. It contains parts of the Beauce and Brie districts as well as Valois and Soissonais. Since Île-de-France is situated in the fertile depression where the River Seine is joined by its tributaries, i.e. the rivers Marne and Ouse, there are a number of agricultural productions seen here, mainly of sugar beets, barley, wheat and corn. There are several residential suburbs and industrial establishments in this region too.