The French exploration of the area began in 1562, under the Huguenot captain Jean Ribault.

After Cahokia was abandoned, there were few indigenous inhabitants in the area in the 17th century, at the time of first French exploration.

His work was greatly influenced by these early French explorations, which induced him to create highly decorative maps.

Concerted French exploration of West Africa began in the mid-nineteenth century but moved slowly and was based more on individual initiative than on government policy.

The excellent adjoining museum dissects Swansea's early history, from French exploration to agriculture and industry.

French exploration and colonization (17th century to 1763)

These contributed to the French exploration and conquest during the nineteenth century that developed as French Indochina.

Delaplaine was incorporated as a town in April 1912 but has a history that dates back to the time of the French explorations.

The river's name derives from the period of French exploration and colonization in the New World.

Ichac directed movies of French explorations during the years 1930-1950.