Books and Maps onWALKING IN POITOU CHARENTES (Deux-Sevres, Vienne, Charente Maritime, Charante) |
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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.
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.Charente/Charente Maritime (Michelin Local Maps) Deux-Sevres/Vienne (Michelin Local Maps)
Poitou Charentes (Michelin Regional Maps)
Poitou-Charentes (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 Poitou-Charentes. 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.
Deux Sevres (French Department Maps S) |
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. 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.
Poitou-Charentes (Vacances S.) , Christine Legrand, Bertrand Lauzanne-Maigret - This guide to the Poitou-Charentes region contains information in topic-based spreads. Cultural history and heritage are combined with more traditional holiday activities. Divided into two sections, it first explores the region via typical themes including walks, food and drink and children's activites. The second half provides a detailed visiting guide to the area, recommending towns, villages, areas of natural beauty and monuments and attractions. Limited availability.
Poitou-Charentes (Lifeline), Val Gascoyne. Limited availability. , Petit Fute - A regional guide to France, covering Charente-Maritime and the Vendee. There is detailed information on where to shop and for what; the best restaurants and cafes; where to stay and how much it costs to stay there; the nightlife that the towns and cities of the region have to offer; and the best beaches and most scenic walks. The volume also discusses the islands and peninsulas of the Midi-Atlantic, and provides suggested itineraries for exploring them. Limited availability.
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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 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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