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The French equivalent of Ordnance Survey Maps IGN Top 25 maps cover areas of particular
tourist interest, mainly around the coast, and have a map number ending in
T. The maps have an overprint highlighting local footpaths,
long-distance GR routes and, where appropriate, ski routes. Other tourist
information includes campsites, equestrian or canoeing centres, huts,
mountain refuges, etc. Map legend is in French and English. Each TOP 25
map covers an area of approximately 28 x 21 km (17 x 13 miles). Generally, Top 25 Maps are £8.99 and Serie Bleue £7.99 but prices do vary and offers apply from time to time.
Aube/Haute-Marne, (Michelin Local Maps). Published March 08 Champagne Ardennes (Michelin Regional Maps) Published March 08
Champagne-Ardennes (AA Road Map France) - This fully updated touring map from the AA and IGN, France's Official Mapping Agency, is all you need for motoring through Champagne-Ardennes. It is presented in a slimline format with durable plastic cover, with an extra large scale and fully updated speed camera sites. The map combines clear design and an easy-to-read scale with more road detail to ensure that you never lose your way. Published Feb 09.
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IGN Tourism, Outdoor Activities and Regional Discovery Maps - An
extensive series of maps published by the IGN in cooperation with local
authorities, ramblers' associations, cycling clubs, etc. The maps are
designed to provide information on places of interest, recreational
facilities, various types of accommodation, local and long-distance
footpaths, bridleways, cycling and mountain bike routes, etc. Various
scales, mainly 1:50,000. Some titles will have limited availability -
in case of difficulty please
email.
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Topo Guides with Day Walks - The extensive
list of topo-guides to the long-distance footpaths in France published by
the Federation Francaise de la Randonnee Pedestre has now been expanded to
include guides to local walks, the PRs (Promenades et Randonnees). Each
guide offers a selection of walks of various length and difficulty,
overprinted on extracts from the 1:25,000 or 1:50,000 topographic survey.
The text is in English or French. Some titles will have limited availability -
in case of difficulty please
email.
Val-de-Marne a Pied Aube on Foot - 22 walks, from one to six hours long, east and south of Troyes in the department of Aube. Maps in colour.
Reims and Environs on Foot Walking in the Ardennes, Alan Castle - Describing 53 circular walks, ranging from two to 14 miles in length, this walking guide to the Belgian Ardennes includes details of accommodation, transport and other facilities as well as emphasis on places of interest to enable the walker to enjoy a holiday in the Ardennes to the full. Published Jan 96. Limited availability. Alsace Lorraine Champagne Green Guide Published Jan 08
Tourist Guide Alsace Lorraine Champagne 2010, Michelin. Published March 10 Champagne-Ardennes Green Guide Published April 06. Limited availability. Channel Hoppers Guide to Champagne Ardenne - This compact, fact-packed guide outlines the best of Champagne-Ardenne and includes, the main towns, must-see sights, Champagne houses that can be visited, Gastronomy, Menu reader, where to eat, sleep and sightsee. Published May 05 A Tour of the Battle of the Bulge Battlefields, William Cavanagh - The book is organized in a series of itineraries, giving detailed information on the pivotal areas of the overall battle: Bastogne, St Vith etc. This book works equally well for the battlefield visitor and those who cannot make the trip but who wish to gain a more detailed appreciation of the terrain on which this massive German counterattack was fought. Published Aug 01. Limited availability.
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