Practical maps by Greg Franco - Le Cartographiste

Practical maps prioritise geographic accuracy and clarity over artistic interpretation, think trail maps, street maps, transit maps or country maps. They're designed to inform and orient, while still being visually considered and well-crafted. I create reference maps for books and magazines, site maps for hotels or campgrounds, itinerary maps for tour agencies, location maps and access maps for businesses and institutions.

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Hiking, Cycling and Race map
Itinerary map
Map for books
Map for magazines
Map for visitor guides
Reference map
Site map
Street map
Editorial topographic map for Terre Sauvage highlighting an hiking trail and showing countour lines and hillshade. Created by Greg Franco - Le Cartographiste
Topographic Maps for Terre Sauvage
Editorial map redesign to match a magazine revamp
Map of the Spanish Pyrenees focused on the area aound Vall de Boi, Torla, Huesca, Canfranc, created by Greg Franco for Pyrénées Magazine
Map of the Spanish Pyrenees
Editorial map for Pyrénées Magazine
Geographic reference map of the Dominican Republic highlighting a Groupe Bouygues project location, created for Le Minorange magazine
Country maps for Le Minorange
Editorial maps for a corporate magazine
Six black and white country maps created for Waste Wars by Alexander Clapp: two maps of Turkey, two of Guatemala, one of Ghana and one of Indonesia. Published by Little, Brown and Company
Country maps for Waste Wars
Reference maps for a book published by Little, Brown and Company
Loop hiking trail map of Alpe d'Huez in the French Alps, created for Alpes Magazine
Hiking trail maps for Alpes Magazine
Editorial maps for a magazine
Street map of Turin, Italy featuring 83 colour-coded points of interest across 6 city neighbourhoods including the Quadrilatero Romano and Borgo Po, created for Alpes Magazine issue #212
City map of Turin, Italy
Editorial street map for Alpes Magazine
Nautical maps of Scotland, Greece, Antigua, Bermuda and France, featuring bathymetry, hillshading and anchorages, created for Sailing the Seas Vol. 2 by Gestalten
Nautical maps for Sailing the Seas Vol. 2
Maps for a book published by Gestalten
Hiking trail maps of Italy, Tenerife, France and Portugal, featuring hillshade and contour lines, created for Wanderlust Mediterranean by Gestalten
Maps for Wanderlust Mediterranean
Hiking trail maps for a travel book
Practical reference map of Napa Valley, California, showing main towns, roads, wineries, restaurants and distances from San Francisco, Oakland, Sacramento and San Jose airports, created for Visit Napa Valley
Map of Napa Valley
Visitor guide and Welcome Center reference map
Custom trail running race map poster for the Ultra-Trail des Païens 2023 in Alsace, showing race itinerary, stages, passage times, elevation profile and finisher results, created by Greg Franco - Le Cartographiste
Ultra-trail running race map
Map for a custom Ultra-trail des Païens finisher poster
Practical reference map of Chickasaw Country, Oklahoma, showing towns, roads, attractions and a location inset within the state, created for Miles Partnership and Chickasaw Country tourism website
Map of Chickasaw Country, Oklahoma
Website homepage map
Transit map of the Big Bear Trolley showing 45 stops across Big Bear Lake, California, with illustrated bus, wildlife and vegetation, created for Visit Big Bear Visitors Magazine
Transit map for Big Bear Trolley
Editorial map for a visitor guide
Double-page editorial map of Pytheas' journey through Europe and the Northern Atlantic in 325 BC, featuring a trireme illustration, created for Terre Sauvage magazine by Greg Franco - Le Cartographiste
Map of Pytheas' explorations
Editorial double-page map
Practical street map of London for Atelier100. Borough-by-borough mapping of creative makers and manufacturers within a 100km radius of central London
London street map for Atelier100
Map for a poster
Street map of Paris overlaying the ancient Gallo-Roman streets of Lutèce, marking archaeological dig sites and Parisii food remains, created for Let's Eat Paris by Marabout
Street map of Paris
Map for Let's Eat Paris by François-Régis Gaudry
Overview map of Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico
California Central Coast wine region maps
Reference maps for a travel guide
Double-page editorial map of Marco Polo's Silk Road journey from Venice to China between 1271 and 1295, created for Terre Sauvage magazine's Exploration issue by Greg Franco - Le Cartographiste
Map of Marco Polo's Silk Road travels
Editorial itinerary map for Terre Sauvage magazine
Practical site map of Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina in Fort Myers, Florida, showing grounds and a 13-stop nature scavenger hunt for kids, created for Miles Partnership by Greg Franco - Le Cartographiste
Site map for Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina
Resort map handed over to guests
Hiking trail map of Port Cros National Park, France, created for the Sentiers Sauvages section of Terre Sauvage magazine by Greg Franco - Le Cartographiste
Hiking trail maps for Terre Sauvage
Ongoing monthly editorial series for a magazine
Practical reference map of Pacific and Wahkiakum counties, Washington State, showing harbours, wildlife refuges and points of interest with iconography, created by Greg Franco - Le Cartographiste
Practical map of Pacific and Wahkiakum counties
Reference map with points of interest
Map of the San Francisco Bay Area showing concentric circles of driving times from Pleasant Hill to key attractions and landmarks, created for Stay Pleasant Hill by Greg Franco - Le Cartographiste
Tourist map of the San Francisco Bay Area
Map for Pleasant Hill visitor guide
Practical location map of the Spencer Community School District in Iowa, showing the position of public elementary, middle and high schools across the city, created by Greg Franco - Le Cartographiste
Map of public schools
Location map for a school district
Practical map of the greater Phoenix metro area divided into 5 real estate regions - Phoenix, Northwest Valley, Southwest Valley, Northeast Valley and Southeast Valley, created by Greg Franco - Le Cartographiste
Map of greater Phoenix metro
Real estate reference map
Practical map of Big Bear Lake, California, showing boat launches, fishing spots, marinas and RV resorts with custom iconography, part of the 3-map Visit Big Bear visitor magazine series
Map of Big Bear Lake waterfront activities
Visitor magazine map
Practical hiking and biking trail map of the Big Bear Lake area, California, part of the 3-map Visit Big Bear visitor magazine series by Greg Franco - Le Cartographiste
Hiking and biking trail map in Big Bear Lake
Trail map for a visitor magazine
Road map of Big Bear Lake, California, with a zoomed-in inset of The Village town centre, part of the 3-map Visit Big Bear visitor magazine series by Greg Franco - Le Cartographiste
Road map of Big Bear Lake
Map for a visitor guide
Silk Road itinerary map for The Food Ranger's World Noodle Tour from Sapporo to Milan, inspired by ancient explorers' maps and animated for YouTube video introductions, by Greg Franco - Le Cartographiste
Map of the Silk Road for The Food Ranger
Animated map for a Youtube content creator
Practical street map of downtown Boulder, Colorado, showing 24 hotels and 7 venues (theatre, museum, arts centre) for walking conference planning, created for Visit Boulder CVB by Greg Franco - Le Cartographiste
Hotels and venues map of Boulder, Colorado
Reference map for a convention and visitors bureau
Practical access map for Sydney Endocrinology medical centre in Sydney, Australia, showing the building location and nearby parking options, created by Greg Franco - Le Cartographiste
Map for Sydney Endocrinology medical centre
Parking and access map
Street map of Oxford (UK) showing the location of NGO "Initiatives Of Change"
Map for Initiatives Of Change
Offices location map in Oxford, UK
Street map of Hood River, Oregon, created for a dog-friendly city guide, featuring colour-coded points of interest and a custom walking-time scale bar by Greg Franco - Le Cartographiste
Street map of Hood River, Oregon
Map for a dog-friendly city guide
Practical location map for a condo building in Cary Park, North Carolina, showing the building's position and nearby supermarkets, restaurants and banks, created by Greg Franco - Le Cartographiste
Real estate location map
Condo property context map featuring nearby amenities
Practical map of Sri Lanka showing the location of 33 hotels spread across the island, from Colombo and the west coast to the Cultural Triangle, Hill Country and the south coast, created for a travel agency by Greg Franco - Le Cartographiste
Map of Sri Lanka
Hotel location reference map for a travel agency
Vintage road map style street map of El Poblado neighbourhood in Medellín, Colombia, a personal travel map created in under 2 hours by Greg Franco - Le Cartographiste
Street maps of Medellín and Cape Naturaliste
Personal travel maps
Vintage political style map of Africa for Encompass Africa, highlighting safari and tour countries with insets of the Indian Ocean islands and African National Parks including Kruger and Serengeti
Map of Africa for Encompass Africa
Safari tour souvenir poster for a travel agency
Practical site map of Camping Beau Soleil caravan park and campground in Weedon, Québec, Canada, showing the layout of pitches, facilities and amenities, created by Greg Franco - Le Cartographiste
Caravan park site map for Camping Beau Soleil
Campground layout map
Practical neighbourhood map and mini city guide for Cremorne Point, Sydney, Australia, handed to hotel guests at check-in, created by Greg Franco - Le Cartographiste
Neighbourhood maps for Sydney hotels
Mini city guide maps for hotel guests
Black and white hand-drawn itinerary map of Nepal tracing the journey to Everest Base Camp, created for Namasté: My Everest Adventure by Emma Desprès.
Hand-drawn itinerary through Nepal
Itinerary map for a book
Practical black and white map of Western Australia, blending real geography with fictional landmarks referenced in a novel, created by Greg Franco - Le Cartographiste
Map of Western Australia
Black and white editorial map for a book
Custom golf course map poster of the Evian Resort Golf Club in Évian-les-Bains, France, showing all 18 holes with a personalised score card below, created by Greg Franco - Le Cartographiste
Evian Resort Golf Course Map
Map for a poster
Practical itinerary map of Sri Lanka showing stops, transport types and nights per destination, created for a travel agency by Greg Franco - Le Cartographiste
Five destination maps (Asia and Europe)
Itinerary maps for a travel agency
Aerial view site map of a non-profit community farm for adult women with cognitive disabilities in Tennessee, USA, created by Greg Franco - Le Cartographiste
Community farm site map
Farm layout for a non-profit in Tennessee
Close-up on the North part of Modus City
Fictional city street map
Map for a science fiction novel

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