Hi, I’m Greg Franco, also known as Le Cartographiste, and I’m a freelance map illustrator and map designer based in beautiful Brittany, France.

Greg is phenomenal to work with. Great communication, timely and reasonable with his fees. I’m very impressed with his range as well! I’ve recommended him to several others in the field and I look forward to many maps in the future!
Janet Evans-Scanlon – Senior Designer, Simon & Schuster

Greg was fantastic. He was able to quickly assist on my project with a very short turnaround and supply high quality work with several options and iterations for our team to consider. Everything he delivered was clean and easily meshed into our workflow. Greg is extremely responsive and thorough. Truly an amazing asset to have on your team and a pleasure to work with. I hope to collaborate with him again.
Carina Taylor – Senior Designer, Scholastic Inc.

Greg is a skilled and reliable collaborator. We worked together on multiple book projects requiring accurate and beautifully illustrated maps, and he consistently delivered on time. Greg was responsive, brought in his creativity, and made each project a pleasure. I would work with him again without hesitation.
Anna Diekmann – Editorial Manager, gestalten

Greg created a map of France’s maritime domain for the entrance hall of the National Maritime Museum (Musée national de la Marine) in Paris, based on official data provided by SHOM (the French Hydrographic and Oceanographic Office). He not only respected all the mandatory information and official geographic data but also completely reworked the map’s visual hierarchy and accessibility, making it clear, legible, and easy to understand for all visitors.

I have rarely had the opportunity to work with a designer of Greg’s calibre. He consistently met deadlines, respected every project constraint, and was always proactive in suggesting thoughtful, relevant improvements. We quickly established a constructive and enjoyable working relationship, which allowed us to collaborate seamlessly throughout the project.

I highly recommend Greg and would not hesitate to work with him again on future projects.
Lucie Aerts – Head of Visitor Experience & Interpretation, National Maritime Museum (Musée national de la Marine), Paris

Greg was an absolute pleasure to work with on a private commission. From start to finish, he exceeded every expectation, not only in the quality of his work, but also in his creativity, professionalism, and attention to detail. He was transparent throughout the entire process, communicated expectations clearly, worked remarkably quickly, and immediately understood the vision I had in mind. Everything felt seamless from beginning to end. The final piece was even more beautiful and meaningful than I had imagined. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone looking for a truly exceptional artist and collaborator.
Tatiana G. – Private commission for a custom illustrated map

I was so impressed about how easy Greg made everything on a multiple map project I hired him to do for our client. He needed absolutely no hand holding creating maps of several specific locations for us[…]
He was very responsive, even in opposite time zones, and it’s clear that he is very conscientious about his work, which is top shelf. The maps turned out beautifully, our client is very pleased, and we will use him for other projects moving forward.
Deanne O’Connor – Creative Director, O’Connor Creative, Wanderlust Content Studio

Greg was great to work with. He helped us turn our idea of a map into reality, and we’re very happy with the final product. Communication was clear and precise at all steps, and the project was completed quickly and within budget. Highly recommend.
Carrie Tomlinson –Digital Marketing Manager, Boulder Convention and Visitors Bureau

It was a delight to work with Greg. He is a true professional. He communicates clearly, works on schedule and makes outstanding maps. I highly recommend him.
Alex Clapp – Journalist and Author

After many successful collaborations with Greg, he continues to impress. His attention to detail, quick turnaround times, and invested understanding of our needs make him invaluable. He consistently delivers exceptional maps while being a pleasure to work with. Greg remains our trusted go-to cartographer for good reason!
Megan Jeans –Founder and Creative Director, Artonomi Creative

Greg was an IMMENSE PLEASURE to work with! He has a strong design background and was able to bring to life our designs with little guidance[…] We undoubtedly will re-hire and recommend him to others.
Danni Lopez –Product and Operations Director, Kift

Greg completed a highly-specialised map design job for me. From the very first communication I was deeply impressed by Greg’s responsiveness and readiness to tailor his work to my exact needs. Technically, I found his work to be excellent: detailed, visually striking and exactly what I was looking for. Communication was excellent throughout […]
The completed job exceeded my expectations by a significant margin: Greg is a first-rate freelancer and I would recommend him most highly for any mapmaking projects you might have.
William Seager – Owner, Tasmanie Voyage