France, Lakes and Rivers - Marine Charts

This chart covers the main inland waterways of France, including rivers such as the Adour, Garonne, Charente, Loire, Seine, Rhône, Sèvre-Nantaise, Somme, Meuse, Moselle and Saône. It also includes the Rhine from Basel to Karlsruhe, as well as major lakes such as Lake Geneva, Neuchâtel, Biel/Bienne and Murten. Additionally, it features canals like the Canal du Midi, Canal du Centre and Canal du Rhône au Rhin.

The chart integrates Garmin and Navionics content, providing detailed coverage of inland waterways. It includes advanced features such as Auto Guidance+ technology, which combines Garmin’s and Navionics’ automatic routing to suggest itineraries.

The card is supplied on a Micro SD card. An SD adapter is also included to facilitate its use with different card readers or compatible devices.

This chart is compatible with a wide range of Garmin devices, including:

ECHOMAP UHD chartplotters (7"/9")ECHOMAP ULTRA chartplotters (10"/12")GPSMAP 10x2/12x2 chartplottersGPSMAP 12x2 Touch chartplottersGPSMAP 7x2/9x2/12x2 PLUS chartplottersGPSMAP 7x3/9x3/12x3 chartplottersGPSMAP 8400/8600/8700 BB chartplotters

Garmin charts on Micro SD cards are usually ready to use. Simply insert the card into your compatible Garmin device's card reader to access the chart data. No specific activation is required for initial use.

A one-year subscription is included with the purchase of the card, providing access to daily updates. These updates can be downloaded via the ActiveCaptain app, ensuring your chart information remains up to date.

A one-year subscription gives you access to daily chart updates. These updates are available via the ActiveCaptain mobile app and allow you to keep your chart data current for the duration of the subscription.

Yes, this chart is designed for inland navigation and covers many French lakes and rivers. It integrates Garmin and Navionics content that may include useful information for fishing, such as depth contours and points of interest, although specific fishing details are not explicitly listed beyond navigation.

Yes, this chart is designed to be used with the ActiveCaptain app. The included one-year subscription grants access to daily updates via this app, making chart management and updates easier.

As this is a chart for inland lakes and rivers, it generally does not include tidal information. However, it may include relevant data for river navigation such as water levels or specific aids to navigation for inland waterways.

Yes, thanks to Auto Guidance+ technology, the chartplotter allows route planning. This feature combines Garmin’s and Navionics’ automatic routing capabilities to suggest optimal routes based on your boat’s characteristics and chart data.

Yes, Garmin and Navionics marine charts generally include essential navigation aids such as buoys, beacons, lighthouses, and other key markers for safe navigation on inland waterways.

The physical card on Micro SD can be inserted into any compatible Garmin device. However, access to daily updates via a one-year subscription is usually tied to registering the card with a specific device via the ActiveCaptain app.

Yes, for inland waterway navigation on rivers and canals, Garmin and Navionics inland charts include relevant information on infrastructure such as bridges (vertical clearance) and locks, which is essential for route planning and safety.

Yes, the card is compatible with several Garmin touchscreen models, such as the GPSMAP 12x2 Touch chartplotters, as well as the ECHOMAP UHD and ULTRA series, which often feature touchscreens.

Updates are not automatic. They are available daily via the ActiveCaptain app and require manual action from you to download and transfer them to your Garmin device.

Yes, you can view the chart and plan routes on your smartphone or tablet via the ActiveCaptain app, which is the recommended way to interact with Garmin charts.

The microSD card itself is a sensitive electronic component. Although it is designed for use in a marine environment with water-resistant devices, it is recommended to handle it with care and protect it from excessive moisture and direct impacts.

This chart combines the best of both worlds by integrating Garmin and Navionics mapping data. This provides richer coverage and enhanced details, leveraging the strengths of each provider for optimized inland waterway navigation.

Yes, Garmin and Navionics inland waterway charts generally include points of interest such as harbors, marinas, boat ramps, fuel stations, and other useful services for boaters along rivers and lakes.