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Top 7 Wall Maps of France

By Kelby Carr, About.com

France wall maps are a great way to decorate your home while paying homage to France. It's also a great way to teach France's geography, to plan your next trip to France, or to show off where you've been during your own visits and tours of France. Here are the best wall maps of France and Paris.

1. France Political Wall Map

This France wall map is huge (it can be bought in sizes from 3' by 4' to 60" by 80"), and makes a wonderful centerpiece wall art for a room or detailed map for a French or geography classroom. This France political wall map includes cities, airports, rivers, lakes and major roads. It also features a glimpse at regional European countries, so you can easily see border areas.

2. National Geographic Historical France Wall Map

The beauty of this France wall map is it is attractive for framing and using to decorate a room. Besides the beautiful map of France, one that was published by the magazine famous for its maps in the 1980s, it also features images and historical information. It also features historical attractions and sites. It was produced in honor of the bicentennial of the French Revolution.

3. National Geographic France Political Wall Map

This 30" by 23" France political wall map features Belgium and the Netherlands, as well as portions of other bordering French countries. It has extensive detail.

4. National Geographic Travelers Wall Map of France

For those who love to travel in France, this map will be enjoyed. Originally published in 1971 in National Geographic Magazine, it had details about each region of France, clothing, dining, currency, sightseeing, transportation, camping, and annual festivals and events held in France. It features maps of the Riviera and Paris.

5. Europe Political Wall Map

This wall map is aesthetically pleasing as well as informative. It features bright contrasting colors that make it easy to determine country borders. This is a great choice if you have visited France and other European countries, or are working on an itinerary throughout France.

6. Mediterranean Seafloor Wall Map

This unique map is a must-have for map collectors. This unusual map details the sea floor of the Mediterannean in bright, appealing shades of blue. The sea floor is shown in dramatic relief. It also shows all of the countries bordering the sea, including France.

7. Tour de France Wall Map

This attractive and colorful wall map of the Tour de France is perfect for the lover of France and cycling. It includes Tour de France history from 1903 to modern times, as well as details about the 2005 Tour de France's race stages.

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