The IGN site of Villefranche-sur-Cher is a historical site initially dedicated to the logistics of field activities for the geographical referencing of territories. Over the evolution of techniques, needs, it has undergone transformations to host today the national photo library of aerial photographs, the cartotheques of IGN, production and finishing of paper maps, reliefs, posters. Installed on a part of the former "camp of the Americans", the guided tour will offer an exhibition tracing the life of a map, extracts from historical cartographic and photographic collections. The evolution of the printing techniques of a card will be enhanced by demonstration of engraving (XIXth century) at the digital table (XXIst century)
IGN - visit of the heritage site and production of maps
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Institut national de l'information géographique et forestière
218 route de Tours 41200 Villefranche-sur-Cher, Loir-et-Cher, Centre-Val de Loire, France
The National Institute of Geographic and Forest Information is opening its logistics site in Villefranche-sur-Cher for a guided tour. The course teaches about the history of cartography in France, and its applications today and tomorrow. Workshops, exhibitions, demonstrations, films
Informations
Institut national de l'information géographique et forestière
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Localisation
218 route de Tours 41200 Villefranche-sur-Cher, Loir-et-Cher, Centre-Val de Loire, France
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Accès
Parking accessible in the site.
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Site internet
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À propos
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