📍 Where in France?
Test your France geography by finding all 13 regions on the interactive map. No hints, just your memory and the map.
Location Challenge
Click regions on the map with no hints or tooltips!
Regions
13 regions
Test Your Memory
Can you locate all regions from memory?
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📚 How to Play & Learn French Geography
Master French Geography Through Interactive Play
Where in France is an educational geography game designed to help you learn and master the locations of regions. Unlike traditional geography quizzes with multiple choice questions, this game challenges you to find regions on an interactive map with no hints, testing and improving your spatial memory and geographic knowledge of France.
How the Game Works
The game displays a region name at the top of the screen, and your job is to click on that region's location on the France map. There are no tooltips, no hints, and no multiple choice options - just you, the map, and your memory. When you click correctly, the region turns green and stays highlighted. If you click the wrong region, it flashes red and you can try again immediately. The game tracks your accuracy, streak, and overall score as you progress through regions.
Educational Benefits
This interactive approach to learning French geography is more effective than passive study methods. By actively engaging with the map and receiving immediate feedback, you develop stronger spatial memory and geographic literacy. Students, teachers, and geography enthusiasts use this game to prepare for tests, improve their knowledge of French geography, and challenge themselves to achieve perfect accuracy.
Tips for Success
- Start with coastal anchors: Hokkaido, Aomori, Niigata, Shizuoka, and Kagoshima are easier to spot along the coastline.
- Learn by region: Focus on one region at a time - Hokkaido/Tohoku, Kanto, Chubu, Kansai, Chugoku, Shikoku, Kyushu/Okinawa.
- Recognize distinctive shapes: Hokkaido, Niigata, and Okinawa have clear outlines.
- Small regions need focus: Kagawa, Osaka, Tokyo, and Kanagawa are compact and close to neighboring regions.
- Use the zoom feature: Zoom in around Kanto and Kansai for accurate clicks.
- Practice consistently: Daily practice for 5-10 minutes is more effective than occasional long sessions for building lasting geographic knowledge.
Game Features
The game includes several features to enhance your learning experience: zoom and pan controls for detailed map exploration across France, a scoring system that rewards accuracy and speed, progress tracking that saves your session, and an optional timer mode for advanced players. You can skip difficult regions and return to them later, reset the game to practice again, and view detailed statistics about your performance including accuracy rate and longest streak.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many regions are in France?
France has 13 regions, and this game includes all of them.
What are the hardest regions to find on the map?
Smaller regions like Kagawa, Osaka, Tokyo, and Kanagawa can be tricky. The compact Kansai and Kanto areas benefit from zooming in.
Is this game suitable for students and classroom use?
Yes! Where in France is perfect for geography lessons and classroom activities. It's ideal for middle school and high school students learning French geography and regional studies. Teachers can use it as an interactive quiz, homework assignment, or test preparation tool.
How can I improve my French geography knowledge?
Practice regularly with this interactive map game, focusing on one region at a time (Hokkaido/Tohoku, Kanto, Chubu, Kansai, Chugoku, Shikoku, Kyushu/Okinawa). Study coastlines and island shapes to anchor regions in memory.
Does the game include all regions?
Yes. This game includes all 13 official regions.
Are the names shown in English or local spellings?
We use common English names, and some entries use local spellings where that is the standard form.
Does my progress save if I close the browser?
Yes! Your progress, including completed regions, score, and statistics, is automatically saved in your browser's local storage. Your session data remains available for 24 hours, allowing you to take breaks and return to continue your game. After 24 hours, the data expires and you'll start fresh with a new session.
What's the difference between this and other geography games?
Unlike multiple choice quizzes or games with hints, Where in France provides a pure geography challenge with no assistance. You must know the actual location of each region on the France map - there are no clues, tooltips, or elimination options. This makes it more challenging but also more effective for truly learning French geography.
Can I use this game on mobile devices or tablets?
Yes! The game is fully responsive and works on smartphones, tablets, and desktop computers. On touch devices, you can use pinch-to-zoom gestures to zoom in on the map and tap regions to select them. The game automatically adjusts for different screen sizes to provide an optimal experience across all devices.
Full list of regions (13)
- Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes
- Bourgogne-Franche-Comte
- Bretagne
- Centre-Val de Loire
- Corse
- Grand Est
- Hauts-de-France
- Ile-de-France
- Normandie
- Nouvelle-Aquitaine
- Occitanie
- Pays de la Loire
- Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur
About this game
Where in France is a map-based geography challenge where you must click the correct regions without hints. Explore more challenges on the Map Games hub or try Capital Rush for a capitals-only challenge.
How the scoring works
Your score rewards accuracy and speed, with streak bonuses for consecutive correct regions. The game tracks attempts, accuracy rate, best streak, and completion progress so you can improve over time.