Map No. 107, Rouen
- Le Havre, at 1:100, 000, part of the TOP100 series from the Institut Géographique National (IGN). These
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Rouen & its Environs in a series of detailed road maps at 1:80, 000 from the IGN, designed to highlight places of interest & recreational possibilities, with a city centre street plan & an enlargement of a selected hiking area. Cartography is an enlargement from 1:100, 000 to 1:80, 000 of the publisher’s highly popular TOP100 series, with very detailed presentation of the road network, including classification of local roads according to lanes, rest areas, access restrictions, etc. Railway lines are shown with stations. Topography is shown by relief shading, with spot heights & colouring for woodlands, vineyards, orchards, etc. Cycle tracks & long-distance GR routes are marked. A wide range of symbols indicate various places of interest & recreational facilities, historical & cultural sites, golf courses, rock climbing, nature reserves, etc. Refuges & gîtes d’etape are marked, but no campsites. The maps have no geographical coordinates for GPS. Each title has an index of communes. Map legend

Includes:: English.A special feature of this series is the inclusion of a large city centre street plan & an enlargement of a particularly interesting recreational area. Presentation of these features varies, so please check the individual descriptions for more information.* IN THIS TITLE: a large street plan of Rouen’s city centre highlighting main traffic arteries & indicating one way streets. An additional panel presents an extract from IGN’s topographic coverage of the area around Montigny, just west of the city, in their TOP25 series but shown here at 1:30, 000. The extract highlights local hiking routes.

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Whether you want to explore the history of Joan of Arc, experience the joie de vivre of Rouen, or stroll through the wooded valley of the Seine, Footprint Focus proves an invaluable guide. This compact yet concise book will steer you towards the most interesting sights that Upper Normandy has to offer, as well as ensuring you enjoy undiscovered corners too. Comprehensive listings of the best food, drink & accommodation will help you make the most of your trip. Essentials section with useful advice on getting to & around Rouen & Upper Normandy. Comprehensive, up-to-date listings of where to eat, sleep & play.

Includes:: information on tour operators & activities, from stylish shopping to climbing up to chateaux. Detailed maps for the Upper Normandy & other key destinations. Slim enough to fit in your pocket. With detailed information on all the main sights, plus many lesser-known attractions, Footprint Focus Rouen & Upper Normandy provides concise & comprehensive coverage of one of France's most interesting regions. The content of the Footprint Focus Rouen & Upper Normandy guide has been extracted from Footprint's Normandy Full-Color Guide.

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Street plan of Rouen at 1:12, 500 from the Institut Géographique National, the country’s national survey organization, with an enlargement showing the town centre in greater detail, plus a diagram of the bus network.IGN street plans include outer suburbs &, where appropriate, adjoining localities forming part of the urban agglomeration. The plans prominently highlight principal traffic arteries & show one way streets, car parks & pedestrian zones. Latest editions also indicate 24h petrol stations & streets with separate cycle paths. Many streets are annotated with selected house for easier identification of addresses. Important public buildings are named & symbols mark locations of tourist information centres & other facilities. Street index, arranged by an administrative area, is next to the map. Map legend

Includes:: English.PLEASE NOTE: to see the list of IGN street plans of French towns & cities please click on the series link – the series description also

Includes:: a comparison between IGN & Blay-Foldex street plans.



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