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European Country and City Maps

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Not Just any map Site

About Guide to Europe James Martin has put together a fabulous collection of European maps - all the European countries and several major cities. And these maps are very cool - run your mouse over an area of some of the interactive maps and hop to that place, where you'll find a huge wealth of information about that area.

For instance, head to France and find a map of the country as well as James' recommendations on the best places to visit, an interactive map of Paris attractions and arrondissements, links to other online French travel maps and purchase a real map. To top it off, take a virtual tour of France with the France Travel Photo Gallery.

As if all this weren't enough, James also gives you advice on planning your trip and tells you about finding accommodations, rail and car rental and leasing information, weather, language, tipping and more. This ain't no ordinary map site.

Countries covered are Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey and the UK.

Oh - and while you're at this site, don't miss this - comprehensive detail of distances between European cities. A travel map shows driving distances in miles, kilometers, and even gives rough train travel times.

Unbelievable site, all told.

European City Maps

"Our battered suitcases were piled on the sidewalk again; we had longer ways to go. But no matter, the road is life."
--Jack Kerouac

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