France, Lakes and Rivers - Marine Charts

This nautical chart provides detailed coverage of inland lakes and rivers in France. It includes major French river systems such as the Adour, Garonne, Charente, Loire, Seine, Rhône, Sèvre-Nantaise, Somme, Meuse, Moselle, and Saône. It also covers the Rhine from Basel to Karlsruhe, as well as significant lakes like Léman, Neuchâtel, Bienne, and Morat. Additionally, it features mapping of major canals such as the Canal du Midi, Canal du Centre, and Canal Rhône-Rhin.

These nautical charts are designed for inland waterways and fishing. They include Garmin and Navionics content and offer advanced features such as:

Auto Guidance+: This technology calculates a suggested dock-to-dock path based on your boat’s parameters, chart data, and frequently used routes.Depth shading for multiple ranges: You can select and shade up to 10 different depth ranges for improved visualization.Shallow water shading: Highlights shallow areas to enhance safety.Daily updates: A one-year subscription is included for daily chart updates.

A one-year subscription is included with the purchase of the card, giving you access to daily chart updates. You can download and install these updates via the Garmin ActiveCaptain mobile app or by using the Navionics Chart Installer software on your computer.

The Auto Guidance+ function is an advanced technology included on these charts. Its availability and performance may depend on the specific model of your Garmin chartplotter. It is recommended to check your device's compatibility with this feature on Garmin's website or in your device's user manual.

These nautical charts are designed to be compatible with a wide range of modern Garmin chartplotters. For optimal compatibility, it is recommended to check the list of compatible devices on the Garmin product page or consult your device’s manual. Ensure your device has the latest system software version.

The Garmin France lake and river marine chart (SKU: 010-C1335-30) is typically supplied on a microSD™ card with an SD™ adapter, ready to be inserted into a compatible Garmin chartplotter. This is not a direct download but a preloaded physical medium.

Yes, these charts are particularly useful for freshwater fishing. They include features such as depth contour shading and shallow-water shading, which help anglers identify potential fishing zones, navigate safely in shallow areas, and better understand the underwater topography of lakes and rivers.

Yes, this chart’s coverage includes the main inland waterways in France. It specifically covers significant canal systems such as the Canal du Midi, the Canal du Centre, and the Canal Rhône-Rhin, providing detailed mapping for navigation on these waterways.

Yes, the Garmin France inland waterways chart includes coverage of some major Swiss lakes. Among them, you will find Lake Geneva (Lac Léman), Lake Neuchâtel (Lac de Neuchâtel), Lake Biel (Lac de Bienne), and Lake Murten (Lac de Morat), providing detailed cartography for navigation on these bodies of water.

To install the microSD card, locate the microSD card slot on your Garmin chartplotter. Gently insert the microSD card into the slot until it clicks into place. Ensure the device is powered off before inserting or removing the card. Once the card is inserted, power on the device and the chart data should be automatically recognized and available for navigation.

To use these nautical charts, your Garmin chartplotter must have a recent software version. It is always recommended to update your device's internal firmware via Garmin Express before using a new chart to ensure compatibility and optimal performance. The ActiveCaptain app or Navionics Chart Installer software is required to manage chart updates.

Although the title states "France, Lakes and Rivers", the coverage extends slightly beyond French borders to include areas relevant for inland navigation. For example, it covers the Rhine from Basel (Switzerland/Germany) to Karlsruhe (Germany) and certain Swiss lakes such as Lake Geneva, Neuchâtel, Biel/Bienne, and Murten, which are often connected to French river systems or used by French boaters.

The integration of Garmin and Navionics content means these charts combine the strengths of the two leading marine mapping brands. This delivers enhanced detail, accuracy, and coverage by leveraging the mapping databases and technologies of both entities for an optimized user experience on inland waterways.

Yes, these charts allow you to customize the display of depths. Using the depth range shading function, you can select and assign different colors to up to 10 specific depth ranges, enabling you to quickly visualize areas of interest for navigation or fishing.

Yes, these charts are suitable for a wide range of vessels, including small boats, kayaks, and canoes, provided you have a compatible Garmin chartplotter on board. The details of rivers, lakes, and canals, as well as depth shading functions, are useful for all types of inland navigation, including small craft.

A one-year subscription is included with the purchase of the Garmin France, Lakes and Rivers marine chart card. This subscription gives you access to daily chart updates for twelve months from activation, ensuring you always have the most up-to-date information for your navigation.

Yes, once the map is installed on your Garmin chartplotter, you can use it for navigation without requiring an active internet connection. An internet connection is only needed to download map updates via the ActiveCaptain app or the Navionics Chart Installer software, but not for daily chart use aboard.

Yes, like all detailed marine charts, Garmin France, Lakes and Rivers charts display relevant aids to navigation for inland waterways. This includes beacons, buoys, lighthouses, and other essential landmarks for safe and accurate navigation on rivers, lakes, and covered canals.

These charts specifically integrate Garmin and Navionics content. This means they combine data from both suppliers to provide enriched mapping. Rather than a difference, it is a fusion of the best available information from each source for optimal coverage and accuracy of French lakes, rivers, and adjacent areas.

Yes, this chart is compatible with the ActiveCaptain mobile app. You can use ActiveCaptain to download and manage the daily chart updates included with your one-year subscription. The app also allows you to plan routes, sync data with your chartplotter, and access other connected features.