Cannot find my detailed map of Provence/Cotes area. Has off the beaten path roads, and is large print. I believe it was a Michelin map. Many thanks

When was the last time you saw it?

I find that sometimes things fall behind other books on my bookshelf, have you checked behind other books on yours?

=^D

well the last time I saw it was way across the pond....I was just trying to make the post easier. I am in another location, I can have my kids pick one up before they leave states...

It sounds like you're describing this map: Michelin #527 Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur.

can you buy this map in Provence....I do not have time to buy from Amazon.

I assume that the map is readily available in Provence, but I can't say for sure.

Michelin in the US is in Greer, SC.
http://www.michelintravel.com/ when ready to order click on shopping cart.. you can order region maps for more local areas.
You can also call them and order direct
888 610 5122

Thank you but I don't think we have time now, the girls leave on Thursday, not sure it could get there. I cannot believe I just thought about the map, as I was putting everything out on the desk to pack. I may call...thanks again

You can far more easily buy Michelin maps once in France than you can from the States. Any bookstore, maison de la presse, kisok, or supermarket will carry them. And they're less expensive there. I would not worry about this, except if you are driving immediately upon arrival and don't know the route, in which case go online to www.michelin.com or www.mappy.com and plot your route and take it with you.

I have often found when in Provence that they are often out of the ones that you want. It may be that they are better suppled these days.

Michelin (Greer) is only about an hours drive for me..I have never driven there...I call them and also have them send me current brochures of all maps, guides, etc. They can be helpful with any questions about items.

Too bad that you have run out of time..hopefully you will find what you need upon arrival.

Have a good trip.....

Best map for the Cote is 115 for the Alpes Maritimes, & 114 for the Var. Both these maps are on the scale 1/100,000. Best map for Provence is 113 on a scale 1/160,000.

This entire area is also covered by map 527 (scale 1/200,000), but it does not show the small roads that the 114 & 115 maps show. I usually have to squint or use a magnifying glass if I use a 1/200,000 scale map. Small regions like the Luberon are hard for me to follow because of the 1/200,000 scale. There are 300 series maps that cover Provence, but you may need 3 of them - depending on where you plan to visit in the region.

Stu Dudley

Try to buy the Provence map before you get to Provence. The maps that are the most difficult to find are the ones for the region you are in.

hi,

i'm looking for michelin #113 (provence). i'm located in canada and have tried a bunch of different bookstores here with no luck. same for amazon.com, amazon.ca.

i even tried michelintravel.com and can't find it online.

i will be in paris for one week before heading to provence. can i buy this map somewhere in paris??? or can anyone tell me where i can buy this online before leaving home?

thanks!

Michelin maps are not easy to find online for some reason, but the list is at
http://boutiquecartesetguides.michelin.fr/

It shows that no. 113 Provence/Camargue is still available.

If you will be in Paris for a week before you need this map, don't worry about trying to get it before. It should be available in any bookshop, supermarket, maison de la presse. If you;re near FNAC, a huge book/cd/computer shop, try there, but if not, you'll find it in lots of other places.

lilaki, I believe the reason you can't locate it is because, despite what Stu says above, it's no longer available.

http://tinyurl.com/4q889d

Are the Michelin's the best maps to use for Provence or are there other recommendations? We used the Michelin last year and found it to be adequate but we used the heart out of it and will need another one by October.

The Michelin maps are, IMO, the best for France.

Our on-line source is here:

http://www.languagequest.com/travele...map_select.php

Tuck
Michelin map 113 was on the "stand" in bookstores, news stands, etc last year when we were in Provence. As I remember, the publication date was 2006 or later.

I purchased one at Books Inc in the US early last year too, when people on this forum were reporting having trouble finding it in the US. It was an earlier edition than the one I saw in France.

I don't check map availability on a regular basis - so I don't know if it's still in publication - or if it was discontinued this year.

Stu Dudley

The reason I went to the Michelin boutique reference in my earlier note is to see if no. 113, Provence/Camargue was still available. My version is 2004, and since Michelin has reworked some of its maps, I wondered if this one did exist.

It is still shown as available on the Michelin boutique site, although without an indication of the date.

They also list a regional map, Provence/Alpes/Cote d'Azur, updated in 2008 (no. 527)

The way I originally found my map was to look at a good display of Michelin maps and choose the one that was most suitable for what I wanted to do - still the best option for someone who is going to be in France I think. They're widely available.

The 113, for instance, is shown as good for those who want to be able to navigate around busy areas, particularly large cities. If you don't want to do that, maybe the regional map is better.