List of towns and villages in New France

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This article presents a list of towns and villages in New France. These towns and villages were or are still located throughout the former North American colonies of France.

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Acadia

Canada

Upper Country

Louisiana

Royal Island

Isle Saint John

French Coast of Newfoundland

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