PamSF

We do have the Michelin 528 regional map for provence. We will be driving from Avignon west and then from St. Remy east going as far as aix with stops in the Luberon.Will this be enough or should I hunt down the local maps? I am a relatively good navigator, we would probably prefer roads other than the "freeways" of Provence.(I apologize in advance if that sounds ridiculous).

grimmy

I'll be glad to read the answers to this myself. Last year we used the 528 Michelin map and just wanted to drive through the countryside around St. Remy. We found all manner of roads not on the map. We were never able to locate a more detailed map though.
We ended up lost several times . It was a good kind of lost though. Beautiful countryside.

ira

Hi guys,

I think that you need the local 1:150,000 scale maps.

See http://www.languagequest.com/travele...map_select.htm

sandi

We found the Michelin 528 to be excellent for our trip from the MRS airport to AIX, then to St. Remy, all the Luberon Towns, Avignon and north to Orange, west to Nimes and Uzez. Most all were on the local national roads, though on occasion with took the Peage only to make up time. With the exception of getting lost in the vineyards of the Chateauneuf du Papes - where even the roads here were shown on the map - and what a lovely place to be lost, we had no other problems.

Just remember that on the national (local) roads you'll find rotaries or traffic circles or roundabouts (whatever you might call them) instead of traffic lights. You have to look for the arrow pointing to the town you are going to (in that direction). And if you miss the turnoff first time around, go around a second time. So easy and so very very civilized.

dln

I bought the Michelin 113 Zoom for Provence and Camargue. We're using it the week after next. If we get lost, you'll hear about it in my trip report.

flygirl

Several years ago I bought the big Michelin Atlas for all of France. If you plan on going back a lot, it's a nice thing to have (although bulky). I've used it several times and it's never let me down although it may be time to update it.

It's nearly impossible to get lost in France though, even a more basic map will be fine b/c the roads are SO well signposted.

As long as you know generally which direction you wish to take (and have an idea of a few of the towns along the way) you are fine b/c each roundabout and even most intersections I've come across are posted with not only the road number but the towns you'll find up the way.

I'd go with what you have and if it's an issue, buy there. But I doubt very highly it will be an issue.