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WALKING IN POITOU CHARENTES

(Deux-Sevres, Vienne, Charente Maritime, Charante)

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IGN MAPS
Michelin Maps
IGN Tourism, Outdoor Activities and Regional Discovery Maps
Topo Guides with Day Walks

(Some of these publications are may not be stock items and could involve a waiting period for delivery.)



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 £7.99.

Click here for  the full list of the individual maps available for POITOU-CHARENTES and numbered grids.

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)

ISBN: 9782061011577 - Deux-Sevres/Vienne

Poitou Charentes (Michelin Regional Maps)

ISBN: 9782067135291 - Michelin Map Poitou-Charentes, France

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.

ISBN: 9780749551308 - Poitou-Charentes

Deux Sevres (French Department Maps S)

Vienne (French Department Maps S)

Charente Maritime (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.

Pays de haute Saintonge - Tourist road map with hill shading to depict the relief. Roads and railways are clear, and other detail includes vineyards, woods & administrative boundaries. An overprint highlighting numerous hiking paths, sightseeing roads and cyclingroutes. Symbols depict places of interest; various types of accommodation eg. campsites, gites d'etape; tourist information points, bike hire etc. Includes details of some sources of further information. Map legend and background notes are include English. Scale 1:75,000

Brenne Regional Park - Tourist map of the Brenne Regional Park, famous for its numerous lakes, an area of approximately 65 x 65 km. An overprint highlights local footpaths, numerous sport and recreational facilities, various types of accommodation, etc. Map legend includes English. Scale 1:80,000


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.

ISBN: 9781843063148 - Vendee and Charente Maritime

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.

Charente and the Vendee, 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.

 

 

 

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.
 
Nature walks in Charente-Maritime - 28 day walks in the department of Charente-Maritine. Numerous photos and drawings of the fauna and flora of this area. Maps in colour. 128 pages.

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The Charante on Foot - 42 walks, from one to six hours long, in the Charente Department. Maps in colour. 128 pages.
The Sevre Nantaise on Foot - 22 walks, from one to four hours long, in the area south-east of Nantes. Also three 2/3 day long circuits along the GR de Pays routes, mainly along the local rivers. Maps in colour. Numerous photos and drawings of fauna and flora. 128 pages.

Poitiers and its Surroundings on Foot and on Mountainbike - 19 walks, from one to six hours long, in and around Poitiers. All text is in French. Maps in colour. 64 pages.

GRP/PR - Charente-Maritime and its Islands - A series of routes in Charente-Maritime, from 20 to 108-km long, plus walks on Ile de Re, Ile d'Oleron and Ile d'Aix. 160 pages.
GR 48 - Charente Limousine - Mandragore - Two routes in Poitou-Charentes near Limoges. A 86-km tour de Pays de la Mandragore and a 65-km route along the GR48 between Availles-Limouzine and Rochechouart. Maps in colour. 48 pages.

GR36 - The Way of St.James: via Tours - This topo guide covers the route to Santiago for the section crossing the Loire Valley and Poitou-Charentes, from Tours to Pleine-Selve with two alternative routes. Maps in colour. Numerous photos. 256 pages.

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