By clicking on the links below, you will find resources on the Francophone literature and culture of each area.

General Resources French Canadian, Acadian, & Cajun Caribbean & French Guyana

Europe Maghreb Sub-Saharan Africa Indian Ocean East Asia & Oceania

What is "francophonie?"  "Francophonie" is a French term that refers to the use of the French language in countries and regions outside of France itself.  As the highlighted areas of the map above show, French is widely spoken not only in Europe, but also in dozens of other countries and regions around the world.