ISLE-de-France, one of the twelve general governments of France, under the old division; bounded on the north by Picardy, on the west by Normandy, on the south by the government of Orleannois, and on the east by that of Champagne. It is about 90 miles in length, and as much in breadth; and is watered by the rivers Seine, Marne, Oise, and Aisne. The air is temperate, and the soil fertile; and it abounds in wine, corn, and fruits. It contains ten small districts, and Paris is the capital city.