Names of places in French

Common places in French:

• Bakery "Boulangerie": Where you can find fresh bread and pastries.
• Bus stop "Arrêt de bus": Where buses pick up and drop off passengers.
• Café "Café": A place to enjoy coffee, pastries, and light meals.
• Cinema "Cinéma": Where you can watch movies.
• City hall "Mairie": The administrative center of a town or city.
• Hospital "Hôpital": A medical facility for healthcare services.
• Library "Bibliothèque": A place to borrow books and study.
• Market "Marché": Where fresh produce, meats, and other goods are sold.
• Museum "Musée": A place to explore art, history and culture.
• Park "Parc": An outdoor area for recreation and relaxation.
• Pharmacy "Pharmacie": Where you can purchase medications.
• Police station "Commissariat": The headquarters for law enforcement.
• Post office "La poste": Where you can send mail and packages.
• Restaurant "Restaurant”: A place to dine and enjoy meals.
• School “École”: An educational institution for students.
• Stadium “Stade”: Where sports events take place.
• Supermarket “Supermarché”: A large store for groceries and household items.
• Swimming pool “Piscine”: Where you can swim and relax.
• Theater "Théâtre": A venue for live performances.
• Train station "Gare": Where trains arrive and depart.
• University "Université": An institution of higher education.
• Zoo "Zoo": A place to see and learn about animals.

Names of public places in French:

• Library "Bibliothèque" in French: A place to borrow books and study.
• Market "Marché" in French: Where fresh produce, meats, and other goods are sold.
• Museum "Musée" in French: A place to explore art, history, and culture.
• Park "Parc" in French: An outdoor area for recreation and relaxation.
• Pharmacy "Pharmacie" in French: Where you can purchase medications.
• Police station "Commissariat" in French: The headquarters for law enforcement.
• Post office "La poste" in French: Where you can send mail and packages.
• Restaurant "Restaurant": A place to dine and enjoy meals.
• School "École" in French: An educational institution for students.
• Shopping mall "Centre commercial" in French: A large indoor shopping area.
• Stadium "Stade" in French: Where sports events take place.
• Supermarket "Supermarché" in French: A large store for groceries and household items.

Names of outdoor spaces in French:

• Beach "Plage" in French: A sandy or rocky area by the sea.
• Botanical garden "Jardin botanique" in French: A place to explore diverse plant species.
• Campground "Terrain de camping" in French: Where people can pitch tents or park RVs.
• Cemetery "Cimetière" in French: A burial ground for the deceased.
• Courtyard "Cour intérieure" in French: An enclosed outdoor area within a building.
• Deck "Terrasse" in French: An elevated platform attached to a house or building.
• Fountain "Fontaine" in French: A decorative water feature.
• Garden "Jardin" in French: An outdoor space with plants, flowers, and sometimes a lawn.
• Greenhouse "Serre" in French: A structure for cultivating plants in a controlled environment.
• Hiking trail "Sentier de randonnée" in French: A path for hiking and nature walks.
• Lawn "Pelouse" in French: An open area of grass.
• Lighthouse "Phare" in French: A tower with a light to guide ships.
• Orchard "Verger" in French: A place where fruit trees are grown.
• Observatory "Observatoire" in French: A place for stargazing and celestial observation.
• Patio "Patio" in French: An outdoor area for dining, relaxation, or entertainment.
• Picnic area "Aire de pique-nique" in French: A designated spot for picnics.
• Playground "Aire de jeux" in French: Where children can play on swings, slides, etc.
• Poolside - “Bord de la piscine”: The area around a swimming pool.
• Pergola - “Pergola”: A shaded outdoor structure with climbing plants.
• Rooftop terrace "Terrasse sur le toit" in French: An outdoor space on a building’s roof.
• Rose garden "Roseraie" in French: A garden specifically for growing roses.
• Rock garden "Jardin de rocaille": A garden with rocky terrain and alpine plants.
• Tennis court "Court de tennis": A place for playing tennis.
• Veranda "Véranda" in French: A covered outdoor space attached to a house.
• Waterfall "Cascade" in French: A natural or man-made falling water feature.
• Waterfront "Bord de l’eau" in French: The area along a river, lake, or ocean.
• Zen garden "Jardin zen" in French: A tranquil space inspired by Japanese aesthetics.

Names of historical sites in French:

• Arc de Triomphe "Arc de Triomphe" in French: A triumphal arch in Paris.
• Batterie Du Roule "Batterie Du Roule" in French: A historic fortification in Cherbourg-Octeville.
• Cathedral of Notre-Dame of Paris "Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris" in French: A famous Gothic cathedral.
• Centre Pompidou "Centre Pompidou" in French: A modern art museum in Paris.
• City of Carcassonne "Cité de Carcassonne" in French: A medieval fortress city.
• Eiffel Tower "Tour Eiffel" in French: The iconic iron tower in Paris.
• Grévin Museum, Paris "Musée Grévin" in French: A wax museum featuring famous figures.
• Tuileries Garden "Jardin des Tuileries" in French: A historic public garden in Paris.
• Luxembourg Gardens "Jardin du Luxembourg" in French: A beautiful park in Paris.
• Trocadéro Gardens "Jardins du Trocadéro" in French: Gardens near the Eiffel Tower.
• La Croisette "La Croisette" in French: The famous boulevard in Cannes.
• House of Heads "La Maison des Têtes" in French: A historic building in Colmar.
• Gate of Laon Citadel "Laon Citadel Gate" in French: A medieval gate in Laon.
• Le Panthéon "The Pantheon" in French: A neoclassical mausoleum in Paris.
• Underground Passages of Provins "Les souterrains de Provins" in French: Historic tunnels in Provins.
• Les Invalides": A complex of museums and monuments in Paris.
• Louvre Museum "Musée du Louvre" in French: The world-renowned art museum.
• Houses of Victor Hugo "Maisons de Victor Hugo"in French: Museums dedicated to the writer.
• Millau Viaduct "Viaduc de Millau" in French: A stunning cable-stayed bridge.
• Monument aux morts de l’île du Souvenir “Monument to the Dead of Memory Island”: A war memorial in Paris.
• Moulin Rouge: The famous cabaret in Paris.
• Palace of Versailles "Château de Versailles" in French: The opulent royal palace near Paris.
• Palace of the Popes "Palais des Papes" in French: A historic papal palace in Avignon.
• Bastille Square "Place de Bastille" in French: A historic square in Paris.
• Place de la Concorde "Place de la Concorde" in French: A major square in Paris.
• Reims Cathedral "Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Reims" in French: A Gothic cathedral in Reims.