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Top 25 and Serie Bleue
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).
The rest of France is covered by Serie Bleue maps, which have no
overprint and map numbers ending in O or E. The legend is in French
only but is fairly self-explanatory. Each Serie Bleue map covers an area
of approximately 20 x 14 km (12 x 9 miles), with some maps slightly
larger.
Both series have similar cartography, with contour interval of 5 metres,
except for mountainous areas, where the maps have hill shading and
contours at 10-metre intervals. Scale 1:25000
Generally, Top 25 Maps are
£8.99 and Serie Bleue £8.25 but prices do vary and offers apply from time to time.
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Click here
for the full list of the individual maps available for POITOU-CHARENTES
and numbered grids.
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Gironde/Landes (Michelin Local Maps) -
Detailing
the Gironde / Landes region of France, this laminated fold-out map
includes a complete index of place names and covers all regional
specialities, heritage and traditions. It offers clear and concise mapping
for stress-free travelling. Published March 08
Charente/Charente Maritime (Michelin Local Maps)
Published March 08
Deux-Sevres/Vienne (Michelin Local Maps)
Published March 08
Poitou Charentes (Michelin Regional Maps)
Published March 08
Poitou-Charentes (AA Road Touring France)
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Fully updated, this map combines clear design and an easy-to-read scale with more road detail to ensure that you never lose your way. It includes information on toll points, service areas, road numbers, motorways, dual carriageways and wide and narrow local roads. National Parks, ski resorts, visitor attractions and towns and places of interest are also highlighted. The map is presented in a practical slimline format, with a durable
weatherproof cover for protection from the elements. Published March 11
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Vendee and Charente Maritime (Landmark Visitors Guides)
- Written by
the author of "Undiscovered France", this title includes feature boxes on
local food and beverage, other local produce, attractions for families and
children, and what to do if it rains. Published Jan 09
Poitou-Charentes Berlitz Motoring Map - These Motoring Maps give first
time drivers and seasoned motorists alike the added confidence to drive in
France. They are fully indexed with clear, detailed mapping and include
distance indicators. Quick-reference, look-up panels include essential
travel information from driving regulations and emergency telephone
numbers to key French phrases. Inset maps of major towns have dedicated
index panels for ease of use and an extensive legend identifies places of
special interest, service stations, hotels restaurants etc in 5 different
languages. Published July 07
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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.
Several of the guides listed in the "Topo-guides to Long-distance
Footpaths" series also include day walks in addition to the long-distance
routes, as indicated in the description of each title.
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