Charente-Maritime IGN Top 100 Map | La Rochelle, Île de Ré & Atlantic Road Map

Explore the stunning Atlantic coastline and historic islands of France with the IGN Top 100 Charente-Maritime Map. Fully updated as part of the new Top 100 Tourisme series (Map D17), this map is the definitive 1:100,000 scale guide for Department 17. Specifically engineered as a high-precision hybrid tool, it is designed for cyclists, hikers, and drivers navigating the sophisticated coastal marshes, sandy beaches, and vibrant ports, including the Marais Poitevin Regional Natural Park (western edge) and the protected Île de Ré and Île d'Oléron.

This map is essential for maximizing your visit to the region, providing unrivaled coverage of major hubs like La Rochelle, Royan, Rochefort, and Saintes while also detailing the intricate network of canals in the interior. It features an enriched network of secondary roads perfect for safe cycling, including specialized paths like the Vélodyssée (EuroVelo 1) coastal route, alongside the entire GR® and GR de Pays® long-distance trail network (such as the GR 4 and GR 360 'Tour de la Charente-Maritime'). The cartography is rich with practical tourist data, pinpointing beaches, harbors, lighthouses, forts (including Fort Boyard access points), 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 maritime history and natural beauty in Charente-Maritime, from the oyster beds of Marennes to the Gallo-Roman ruins of Saintes.

Quick Reference: Map Number Guide

• New Series Code:D17 (Charente-Maritime)

• Classic Series Equivalent:Map 131 (La Rochelle / Niort) and Map 138 (Royan / Bordeaux)

• Key Coverage: La Rochelle, Royan, Rochefort, Saintes, Saint-Jean-d'Angély, Île de Ré, Île d'Oléron, and Marais Poitevin (west).