Bing Maps: Microsoft's map with aerial imagery, directions and traffic. Géoportail: France's official map portal: IGN maps, aerial photos, cadastre and history.
| Bing Maps | Géoportail | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Map Platforms & National Atlases | Map Platforms & National Atlases |
| Coverage | Worldwide | France |
| Updates | Continuously (community edits) | Periodically |
| Data source | Microsoft and partners | IGN and French public bodies |
| Made by | Microsoft | IGN (Institut national de l'information géographique et forestière) |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Account | No account needed | No account needed |
| On phones | Works well on phones | Best on a computer |
| Map view | Flat map | Flat map |
| Visits from ColorfulMaps | 0 | 0 |
| Open map | Open map |
What you can do with Bing Maps
- Road and aerial maps
- Directions and traffic
- Imagery to compare with other providers
What you can do with Géoportail
- IGN topographic maps
- Aerial photos, current and historical
- Cadastre and land data
- Hundreds of thematic layers
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.