OS-style maps - for France

[denfinella]

Hello,

We're off to Avignon in southern France for a couple of weeks this summer, and plan on doing a few shorter walks while we're there (probably not climbing any mountains though).

What are the best maps to buy for walking? In the UK I much prefer the OS 1:25000 over the 1:50000 maps for the greater detail. What's the most similar in France?

I've just been browsing and IGN looks like an option. Anything else?

[prog99]

As you've already discovered IGN is the mapping of choice. Easy to get hold of out there.

[denfinella]

Thanks. Probably get a hold of a few of them then.

Also available cheaply on Dash4It!

[Poetessa]

Free downloads on http://www.geoportail.gouv.fr/accueil. If the quality is anywhere near the Swiss equivalent you should be more than happy with it.

[denfinella]

Thanks both.

I've ordered a couple of maps from Dash4It now, and looking forward to them arriving. Poetessa, I was already aware of the website you mentioned (which is excellent!), but it's not the same as holding a paper map in your hand, even if you print it out...