
Explore the historic heart of Normandy with the IGN Top 100 Calvados Map. Fully updated as part of the new Top 100 Tourisme series (Map D14), this map is the definitive 1:100,000 scale guide for Department 14. Specifically engineered as a high-precision hybrid tool, it is designed for cyclists, history buffs, hikers, and drivers navigating the moving coastline and rolling bocage countryside, including the world-renowned D-Day Landing Beaches and the Normandie-Maine Regional Natural Park (northern edge).
This map is essential for maximizing your visit to the region, providing unrivaled coverage of major hubs like Caen, Lisieux, Bayeux, and Honfleur while also detailing the scenic routes of the interior. It features an enriched network of secondary roads perfect for safe cycling, including specialized paths like La Vélomaritime (EuroVelo 4), alongside the entire GR® and GR de Pays® long-distance trail network (such as the GR 223 'Tour du Cotentin'). The cartography is rich with practical tourist data, pinpointing beaches, historical sites, war cemeteries, museums, castles, and panoramic viewpoints. With contour lines for topographic clarity, a complete index of municipalities, and full GPS compatibility, this trilingual map (French/English/German) is the ultimate tool for discovering the unique blend of memory and beauty in Calvados, from the cliffs of Bessin to the half-timbered houses of the Pays d'Auge.
Quick Reference: Map Number Guide
New Series Code:D14 (Calvados)
Classic Series Equivalent:Map 113 (Caen / Cherbourg) and Map 114 (Caen / Rouen)
Key Coverage: Caen, Bayeux, Lisieux, Vire Normandie, Falaise, Honfleur, and the entire Calvados coastline including D-Day sectors.