I ahve found some michellin maps to buy but can only find them for the city areas (mostly travelling western europe) my question is 2 fold. Do they make mcihellin maps for in between the cities and if so would you support the idea of just buying them once I get there?<BR><BR>Ta in advance

I am not sure I understand your question. Michelin prints maps of various European nations, such as Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and France. There are also city maps.<BR>Other companies print maps of Europe as well. Are you looking to buy a map of a nation such as Germany?<BR>

so what you're saying is that i can get a map for the whole country? (including the rural roads?)

It's super easy to buy Michelin maps in Europe. We found them in gas stations, grocery stores, newspaper stands, gift shops, etc... The maps were usually around 5 Euros - I've heard that's much cheaper than in the US. Don't scrimp on maps - they are a life-saver!

There are lots of more detailed than Michelin Maps. Check your local bookstores, the online bookstores, and www.globecorner.com, there are lots of others. The maps you can get stateside are good for preplanning, but the maps you get once there are much better, although the best ones are in the local language,but not too difficult to figure out. Much has to do with how skilled you get yourself into reading them.

<BR><BR>michelin has maps for cities, beyond, and between. seek them once you arrive.

thank all. you've been a great help

jared:<BR><BR>You may want to know that Michelin maps are colour coded by their covers:<BR><BR> red: one or more than one country <BR> orange: major region of larger countries (European dimensions - mind you) <BR> yellow: Michelin's classic regional map at scale 1/200'000 <BR> blue: French departements <BR> green: surroundings of major cities <BR><BR> What is a good map like? <BR> It is detailed, up to date, and easy to read... not always easily combined. Personally I like Michelin's yellow maps for their<BR> details and the fact that they're updated annually. They are, however, more difficult to read for people not used to their European<BR> "map culture". <BR><BR> Enjoy your trips <BR><BR> Phil<BR>