History of Île-de-France, Historical region in France.
Ile-de-France is a heavily populated region in north-central France.
It was designed as the district of Paris by Charlemagne in late 8th century.
The region houses several French landmarks including the Palace of Versailles and the Louvre.
Ile-de-France is an important economic center contributing 30% of France's GDP.
Despite being the smallest region, Ile-de-France is home to more than 12 million residents.
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Location
Part of
history of France
GPS coordinates
48.86667,2.33333
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August 31, 2026 14:57
