French Territories refer to regions that are under the jurisdiction of France but are not part of the European mainland. These include overseas departments and regions like Guadeloupe, Martinique, and Réunion, which have the same status as mainland French regions. They are integral parts of the French Republic and are represented in the French Parliament. Additionally, there are overseas collectivities such as Saint Pierre and Miquelon and French Polynesia, which have varying degrees of autonomy. These territories often have unique cultures and economies influenced by their geographic locations, making them distinct from mainland France while still being part of the nation.