Departments are further subdivided into 334 arrondissements, themselves divided into cantons; the last two have no autonomy, and are used for the organisation of police, fire departments, and sometimes, elections.
Departemangud jagunevad edasi 342 ringkonnaks, mis jagunevad kantoniteks; viimased kaks ei oma autonoomiat ja neid kasutatakse avalike teenuste ja mõnikord valimiste organiseerimisel.