Géoportail: France's official map portal: IGN maps, aerial photos, cadastre and history. map.geo.admin.ch: Switzerland's federal map viewer with the famous Swiss topographic maps.
| Géoportail | map.geo.admin.ch | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Map Platforms & National Atlases | Map Platforms & National Atlases |
| Coverage | France | Switzerland |
| Updates | Periodically | Periodically |
| Data source | IGN and French public bodies | swisstopo and federal agencies |
| Made by | IGN (Institut national de l'information géographique et forestière) | swisstopo (Federal Office of Topography) |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Account | No account needed | No account needed |
| On phones | Best on a computer | Works well on phones |
| Map view | Flat map | Flat + 3D |
| Visits from ColorfulMaps | 0 | 0 |
| Open map | Open map |
What you can do with Géoportail
- IGN topographic maps
- Aerial photos, current and historical
- Cadastre and land data
- Hundreds of thematic layers
What you can do with map.geo.admin.ch
- Swiss national topographic maps
- Hiking and ski touring routes
- Historical map time travel
- 3D view
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.