Zone libre
The terms "Zone libre" (Free Zone), Vichy France, Vichy regime, southern zone, French State, and "État français" are all synonyms and refer to the state in the south of France governed from Vichy during World War II and headed by French World War I hero Marshal Philippe Pétain. The terms "Zone occupée" (Occupied Zone), Occupied France, and northern zone refer to the northern portion of France governed by the German military administration in Paris, taking orders from Berlin.