Pays de la Loire (Loire Valley) IGN 07

This map of Pays de la Loire by IGNs regional series of France is @ 1:250,000.  It provides coverage of large areas on road maps with tourist information and enlargements for environs of main cities.  It has detailed mapping of regional and minor local roads combined with very clear presentation of motorways and main national routes, showing toll sections with locations of toll gates, services and rest areas, plus locations of fixed speed cameras.

Junction numbers are clearly marked.  The maps indicate access restrictions, not regularly maintained sections of minor local roads, etc. Intermediate driving distances are marked on main and regional routes.  Sections in construction, both on main routes and local roads, are annotated with opening dates.  The maps also show the countrys railway network with stations and local stops, as well as departmental and regional administrative boundaries.

Selected towns of particular tourist interest are highlighted and a wide range of symbols mark locations of various places of interest, including chateaux and castles, cathedrals and churches, viewpoints, interesting natural features, nature reserves, etc.  National and regional parks are prominently marked.  Topography is shown by relief shading with colouring and graphics to indicate wooded areas, marshes, salt marshes, dry or wet sand shoreline.