What is the best map of France? If you think the best is the easiest to use, is in English, is up to date, and has a large scale with clear mapping, then look no further.
The size is the unique feature of this map, being half way between A4 and A3 which in our opinion is the Goldilocks size of maps. Meli will use this map on our next French tour instead of her beloved Michelin laminated road atlas France which she has been using for the past 15 years navigation and about 480,000 miles. She loves the detail, and no, her map is not 15 years old.
AA maps are uncluttered having plenty of white space which means they are the best maps for using at night. They still contain plenty of detail about roads, topography, and tourist information. Look at the pictures and be amazed at how many Chateaus there are in France, identified by a black square with a flag on top.
Rest assured you are buying an up to date map of France because the cartography came from European experts MairDumont and Kompass Kerten in 2025.
We are frequently get asked if we have a map of France in English this AA map is produced for the UK but the town names have to be in the local language. We drove past Vienna in 2004 not knowing that it is called Wien in Austria.
You are likely to want a map of the autoroutes in France with peage toll booth locations. The AA have made French toll roads the most obvious thing on the maps.
You are free to buy this map from wherever you like, even from the A place, but if you want to support us we will be very grateful.
- Crystal-Clear, Large-Scale Mapping: With scales typically from 1:250,000 to larger scales for city plans.
- Comprehensive Road Network: Including major motorways, country lanes, and detailed city plans for Paris, Bordeaux, Lyon, Marseille, and more.
- Seamless Cross-Channel Travel: Featuring terminal plans for Folkestone and Calais.
Enhanced French Experience: Highlighting scenic and tourist routes, points of interest, and practical driving information.
- Durable & User-Friendly Design: With high-quality binding and easy-to-read font.
The description positioned the atlas as an "Essential Companion for Exploring France," perfect for planning road trips and unlocking the country's beauty.
Publication date: 1 June 2025
Pages: 248pp
Dimensions: 350 x 240mm (Spiral)
This is what the AA says about their map. The AA Easy Read Atlas France 2026 provides specialist, up-to-date mapping from the experts at the AA. Designed for the British motorist in France, coverage includes road mapping for Corsica, terminal plans of Folkestone and Calais, a 2-page plan of central Paris, plus super-scale detailed plans of major, popular cities. An overview map of major routes enables quick and easy route planning, and travel rules and information is included for driving in France, Monaco and Andorra.
In addition to scenic routes, golf courses and campsites, toll and toll-free motorways, steep gradients, winter road closures and places of interest are clearly highlighted, ensuring you can plan your route with ease. Produced by expert European cartographers MairDumont, the detailed mapping is perfect for every trip.
What road atlas should I buy?
Read our blog Finding your way with maps where Meli explains the five most important points.
