Open Government, France

API

Free Open Data API for French Government Datasets

Overview

The Open Government France API provides RESTful access to thousands of French government open datasets across sectors like health, environment, education, and public finance. Endpoints enable dataset search (by keyword/category), metadata retrieval, and raw data access. Metadata responses are in JSON; raw dataset files include CSV, JSON, and other formats. Use cases: Build civic tech apps for transparency, academic research on public policies, or data visualizations to monitor initiatives like air quality or public spending trends.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://www.data.gouv.fr/')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful
JSON/CSV Support
No Auth Required
Thousands of Datasets
Metadata Access

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Open Government, France free to use?

Yes, all datasets and API access are completely free for public and commercial use.

? Does it require an API Key?

No, the API does not require authentication or an API key for access.

? What response formats are available?

Metadata is JSON; raw datasets come in CSV, JSON, and other formats depending on the dataset.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free

Category Government

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Easy Integration
⊕ Diverse Sector Coverage
⊕ Completely Free
⊕ Regularly Updated Data

Cons

⊖ Rate Limited
⊖ Inconsistent Dataset Documentation
⊖ Variable Data Quality