The 587 Maps Challenge: a passionate and united challenge!

From October 21 to November 15, 2024, the 587 Maps Challenge, led by the website Votre Carte Ancienne, puts the passion for heritage at the service of those who protect us and save lives every day.

The 587 Maps Challenge: A Challenge for Enthusiasts

The 587 Maps Challenge is a unique adventure led by Léopold Denis, founder of the website Votre Carte Ancienne. With a contagious passion for antique maps, Léopold has accomplished a remarkable feat: bringing together the 587 maps of the Vicinal Service. These maps, once assembled, form a unique representation of France, recalling the geographical history of the country at the end of the 19th century.

From October 22 to 25, in one of the largest factories in Troyes, Léopold will set up a unique event. He will assemble these 587 maps to create a giant map of more than 100 m² representing France as a whole.

But that's not all: in parallel with this demonstration, the original maps will be put on sale on the Votre Carte Ancienne website at a price of €45 each. But it's not just an aesthetic purchase, it's also a gesture of solidarity, because €10 per map sold will be donated to a cause close to his heart.

The 587 Maps Challenge: a solidarity challenge

This project is not just an exhibition or a sale of old maps. Léopold wanted to give meaning to his work by committing to a charitable cause. Part of the profits from the sale of the maps will be donated to the association Au-Delà de nos Handicaps (ADH).

This association is dedicated to supporting soldiers, firefighters and police officers injured in the exercise of their duties, by offering them opportunities to recover physically and mentally through the practice of sport and outdoor activities.

Vicinal Service Maps: Between History and Aesthetics

These maps are not just collector's items. Produced by the French Ministry of the Interior at the end of the 19th century, the Vicinal Service maps are renowned for their remarkable precision (1 cm on the map equals 1 km in reality). In addition to their historical value, they are distinguished by their beauty, with rich colours and careful details, making them perfect objects to decorate an interior.

These maps, available for sale for €45 on the Votre Carte Ancienne website, will be perfect gifts for history buffs, cartography enthusiasts and those looking to add a touch of authenticity and charm to their interior decoration!

Conclusion

The 587 Maps Challenge is an event not to be missed for history and heritage lovers. With its solidarity dimension, this challenge combines passion for history and humanitarian commitment, all around these precious maps that tell the story of France in the past. Don't miss the opportunity to discover this exceptional event and participate in a meaningful cause.