French cities are cities that can be founded by the French civilization in Civilization IV and its expansions. The first city founded is the 
Capital, and the names of future cities are chosen in the order they appear on the list below.
The names listed are default names; players can change their cities' names if they choose.
Original[]
| Founding Order | City Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paris | Current capital of and most populous city in France; home to the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame |
| 2 | Orleans | Joan of Arc led the French to victory during here during the Hundred Years' War |
| 3 | Lyons | Second most populous urban area, third most populous city in France |
| 4 | Rheims | Coronation site of the kings of France |
| 5 | Tours | Former capital of France |
| 6 | Marseilles | Second most populous city, third most populous urban area in France |
| 7 | Chartres | The only site where a French king was coronated outside of Rheims |
| 8 | Avignon | Residence of seven medieval popes |
| 9 | Besancon | Given to Holy Roman Empire in BtS |
| 10 | Rouen | Most populous city in and capital of Normandy |
| 11 | Grenoble | Most populous city of the French Alps |
| 12 | Djion | Capital city of the historial region of Burgundy |
| 13 | Amiens | City in northern France known for its beauty |
| 14 | Cherbourg | Port city on the English Channel |
| 15 | Poitiers | Major city in France for religious learning |
| 16 | Toulouse | Fourth most populous city in France |
| 17 | Bayonne | Port city located on the Nive and Adour rivers |
| 18 | Strasbourg | Capital city of the Grand Est region blending French and German culture |
| 19 | Brest | Known for its maritime history and naval base |
| 20 | Bordeaux | Fifth most populous urban area in France |
| 21 | Rennes | Capital city of Brittany region home to cathedrals |
Added in BtS[]
| Founding Order | City Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nice | Fifth most populous city in France, on the French Riviera |
| 2 | St. Etienne | City in Eastern France home to artifacts |
| 3 | Nantes | Sixth most populous city in France, largest port and industrial center in 17th century France, on Loire river |
| 4 | Reims | French spelling for Rheims |
| 5 | Le Mans | City in northwestern France |
| 6 | Montpellier | Port city in southern France |
| 7 | Limoges | City in central France, founded in 10 BCE |
| 8 | Nancy | Riverfront city in Northwestern France |
| 9 | Lille | Fourth most populous urban area in France |
| 10 | Caen | City in France. Chateau de Caen built by William the Conqueror |
| 11 | Toulon | Port city where the British invaded during the Napoleonic Wars |
| 12 | Nîmes | Commune in Southern France |
| 13 | Le Havre | Major port city in Northern France |
| 14 | Lourdes | Town near the Pyrennes Mountains. Known for Notre-Dame de Lourdes |
| 15 | Carcassonne | Hilltop city known for its medieval walls |
| 16 | Cannes | Resort town on the French Riviera |
| 17 | Aix-en-Province | University town in Southern France |
| 18 | La Rochelle | Coastal city in Southwestern France |
| 19 | Bourges | City in central France, known for its gothic cathedrals |
| 20 | Calais | Port city where the British held for 200 years |