Smallest Cities in France

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

Smallest Cities - France

1 Mios 75 5,002
4 Luzarches 11 5,008
5 Lestrem 32 5,009
6 Marseille Endoume 93 5,012
8 Plouigneau 53 5,014
9 Petite-Forêt 32 5,017
10 Rambervillers 44 5,018
11 Saint-James 28 5,018
12 Decazeville 76 5,020
13 Gignac 76 5,025
14 Pacy-sur-Eure 28 5,027
15 Marennes 75 5,027
17 Gruissan 76 5,032
18 La Mézière 53 5,033
19 Champagne-sur-Oise 11 5,036
20 Valence 76 5,039
21 Saint-Sever 75 5,043
22 Laventie 32 5,044
23 Luynes 24 5,045
24 La Grand-Croix 84 5,045
25 Valdoie 27 5,063
26 Blaye 75 5,066
27 Montaigu 52 5,070
28 Le Cendre 84 5,072
30 Sommières 76 5,073
31 Yffiniac 53 5,074
32 Valdahon 27 5,077
33 Lentilly 84 5,079
34 Orgeval 11 5,081
35 Arès 75 5,081
36 Châteaulin 53 5,085
39 Genlis 27 5,093
40 Billy-Berclau 32 5,093
41 Querqueville 28 5,097
42 Chêne Feuillu 11 5,097
43 Anse 84 5,099
44 Rue de France 93 5,108
45 Pons 75 5,111
46 Pont-Saint-Martin 52 5,114
48 Les Trois-Lucs 93 5,117
49 Haillicourt 32 5,121
50 La Bouilladisse 93 5,122
51 Dives-sur-Mer 28 5,122
52 Sully-sur-Loire 24 5,124
53 La Timone 93 5,125
54 Chavanoz 84 5,126
55 Cucq 32 5,129
56 Craon 52 5,130
57 Peypin 93 5,133
58 Saint-Vit 27 5,133
59 Longuyon 44 5,134
60 Villeneuve-sur-Yonne 27 5,135
61 Le Cannet-des-Maures 93 5,140
62 Trilport 11 5,146
63 Bonneveine 93 5,148
64 Pont-Sainte-Marie 44 5,161
65 Munster 44 5,162
66 Seichamps 44 5,165
68 Coubron 11 5,175
69 Scaër 53 5,178
71 Pauillac 75 5,190
72 La Mure 84 5,190
73 Brou-sur-Chantereine 11 5,196
74 Beynost 84 5,198
75 Briey 44 5,200
76 Vaux-sur-Seine 11 5,202
77 Baud 53 5,206
78 Tourves 93 5,207
79 Labarthe-sur-Lèze 76 5,208
80 Vernaison 84 5,210
81 Surzur 53 5,211
82 Nans-les-Pins 93 5,215
83 Le Bourget-du-Lac 84 5,216
85 La Chevrolière 52 5,220
86 Forcalquier 93 5,222
87 Monéteau 27 5,225
88 Laillé 53 5,225
89 Nuits-Saint-Georges 27 5,235
90 Séméac 76 5,236
91 Tignieu 84 5,244
92 Changé 52 5,245
93 Saint-Joseph 93 5,246
94 Le Rove 93 5,246
96 Cornebarrieu 76 5,256
97 Cazouls-lès-Béziers 76 5,261
98 Moulins-lès-Metz 44 5,265
99 Luc-la-Primaube 76 5,267
100 Garéoult 93 5,268

The smallest cities in France (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Mios has a population of just 5,002. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

  • 1. At 5,002 residents, Mios is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
  • 2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
  • 3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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