Detailed Road maps of European countries recommendations ? (1 Viewer)

[Hymer22]

Good morning to you all, we are off to Croatia in a few weeks we have a sat nav, but would also like to get individual country detailed road maps as a back up. Can you recommend a brand? i've noticed this morning that some actually are for MH's and caravans these would be more helpful. We are looking for maps of Gemany, Austria, Croatia, Italy, Switzerland, France. Look forward to your recommendations ? Or do you have any latest editions for sale that you have no use for ?

 

[DBK]

I use the Michelin map books but also have a paper map of the entire country, such as Spain or France, so you can see the entire country in one glance. I find this invaluable for planning a route across a country. It's much harder with an atlas when you can only see a small fraction of the country on each page.

 

[Hymer22]

I use the Michelin map books but also have a paper map of the entire country, such as Spain or France, so you can see the entire country in one glance. I find this invaluable for planning a route across a country. It's much harder with an atlas when you can only see a small fraction of the country on each page.

Great advice thanks

 

[Jez1966]

Google maps is very good for planning routes.

 

[Coolcats]

I use the Michelin map books but also have a paper map of the entire country, such as Spain or France, so you can see the entire country in one glance. I find this invaluable for planning a route across a country. It's much harder with an atlas when you can only see a small fraction of the country on each page.

We do exactly the same, my wife plots our course as we travel occasionally overriding the sat nav which then re-calculates. Also jots down if we have had a good journey break at a nice cafe in case we are passing again.

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[Brize]

Marco Polo are an alternative. Good foldaway maps, they also have highlights and suggested routes to see the scenery.

 

[nicholsong]

Definitely Michelin and plasticised where available as they last much longer.

Not cheap, so for all those countries you could be looking at £200+

 

[scotjimland]

Michelin maps .. buy one of Europe and one for each country you visit ,, also local maps for more details .. I love them.

I buy a new map of France every couple of years.. I use them for marking the route taken or planned with a highlighter, taking notes, marking sites and aires, weather etc .. sometimes just thoughts..

yes, it's old school but they make great logbooks of a journey .. I have maps my dad made when he was touring the UK with a motorcycle and sidecar.. camping in those days was indeed basic...

internet logs... or journals.. will eventually be lost.. or deleted. why I don't other with them.. paper records, can last hundreds of years .. I have a pile of maps going back to the early 90s .. they are my travel history ..

 

[Spriddler]

I use the Michelin map books for planning. Far better than anything on a screen as they give a good overall presentation of the whole adventure plus a retained mental picture of the route and I jot down the major towns along the way.
I generally use GPS only for negotiating through towns since when travelling solo it's not easy in a m/h to find somewhere to pull over to look at a map when in busy streets.

 

[Ingwe]

Pretty much as DBK says. We like the large (A3) Michelin both for its scale and also because you don’t have to turn pages as often as smaller atlases. Also, that map has the whole country divided up into regions so you plan trips very easily before going to the detailed map. Only down side is I think the latest France map is 2021 and there are lots of changes in France. Perhaps there will be a 2024 release later.

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[VXman]

Google and maps.me

Maps.me is an app. You can pre download what you need to no need to be online to use. Limited number of downloads for free unlimited if you pay.(6 at any one time I think) I use the free version as you can delete maps once out of the area you are in and then download the next.

 

[billym]

For individual countries Freytag and Berndt maps are my favourite.

Road Map - Croatia at 1/500 000 | Freytag & Berndt

Croatia Road Map Edited by Freytag & Amp Berndt. This detailed map of Croatia also includes a large part of Slovenia. In the inset, the Dubrovnik region maps, the Dalmatian Islands of Korcula, Hvar, Brac and Vis (scale 1/275,000), plus the plans of several cities including Rijeka, Split and...

mapscompany.com

 

[BouncyBoatFolk]

Michelin here as well. We buy the A3 version from DASH4IT maps. They fit in the door side pods without bending out over the top. Fast dispatch and a good price.
Mike.

 

[Hymer22]

Google maps is very good for planning routes.

Hi we do use google maps too but sometimes the signal can be an issue so nice to have some paper in front of you too.

 

[Hymer22]

Michelin here as well. We buy the A3 version from DASH4IT maps. They fit in the door side pods without bending out over the top. Fast dispatch and a good price.
Mike.

Thanks Mike will look into those

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[Hymer22]

I use the Michelin map books for planning. Far better than anything on a screen as they give a good overall presentation of the whole adventure plus a retained mental picture of the route and I jot down the major towns along the way.
I generally use GPS only for negotiating through towns since when travelling solo it's not easy in a m/h to find somewhere to pull over to look at a map when in busy streets.

Totally agree

 

[Hymer22]

Michelin maps .. buy one of Europe and one for each country you visit ,, also local maps for more details .. I love them.

I buy a new map of France every couple of years.. I use them for marking the route taken or planned with a highlighter, taking notes, marking sites and aires, weather etc .. sometimes just thoughts..

yes, it's old school but they make great logbooks of a journey .. I have maps my dad made when he was touring the UK with a motorcycle and sidecar.. camping in those days was indeed basic...

internet logs... or journals.. will eventually be lost.. or deleted. why I don't other with them.. paper records, can last hundreds of years .. I have a pile of maps going back to the early 90s .. they are my travel history ..

That's a lovely idea, we are only just starting our MH adventures in Europe so hopefully God willing, we will be over there a lot now, we have both retired. Happy days ahead thanks for your input.

 

[jongood]

Its a shame Michelin dont do the blue routing maps for other countries, invaluable for planning and shows toll and non toll routes.

France Grands Itinéraires - Michelin National Map 726 - Boutique de l'Aventure Michelin

The 726 Great Routes of France Michelin map accompanies you during all your travels, allowing you to choose the best route.

boutique.laventure.michelin.com

 

[scotjimland]

Its a shame Michelin dont do the blue routing maps for other countries, invaluable for planning and shows toll and non toll routes.

France Grands Itinéraires - Michelin National Map 726 - Boutique de l'Aventure Michelin

The 726 Great Routes of France Michelin map accompanies you during all your travels, allowing you to choose the best route.

boutique.laventure.michelin.com

Also use them, my earliest one is dated 1997 ... it was used for many years, nearly every route has been highlighted and used.. now in a tattered state.. precious memories recorded on paper..

 

[Rjcamper]

We have the A4 Phillips maps, as the A3 a bit big to store in front of the motorhome.

SWMBO like to be able to follow route and divert if she sees anything of interest.

Not used the European one yet, but will in June

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1849075549?tag=mhf04-21

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[Poms_from_Adelaide]

We've gone for this one - looked at lots of different ones and decided on this in the end

 

[pjay]

+1 for France 726 and separate michelin country atlases, along with Phillips multi scale Europe for planning wandering into other countries, has a good scale and clearly shows toll and toll free motorways...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/2025-Philips-Multiscale-Atlas-Europe/dp/184907660X/?tag=mhf04-21

Pete

 

[LesW]

Another Michelin map user here... plot routes on a paper map, create route in Mapsource, transfer to GPS unit.

Rarely follow the GPS suggested route, look for scenic routes shown on maps if available, which also show the width of the road.

 

[Hymer22]

Also use them, my earliest one is dated 1997 ... it was used for many years, nearly every route has been highlighted and used.. now in a tattered state.. precious memories recorded on paper..

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A great diary Jim

 

[Hymer22]

Another Michelin map user here... plot routes on a paper map, create route in Mapsource, transfer to GPS unit.

Rarely follow the GPS suggested route, look for scenic routes shown on maps if available, which also show the width of the road.

Thanks Les

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