Find Abandoned Places Near You in 2025
Discover hidden Urbex spots around you
You love urban exploration, but you’re not sure where to start?
With the MapUrbex interactive map, you can easily find abandoned places near you — from castles and factories to forgotten hospitals and houses.
Our free Urbex map gathers hundreds of verified abandoned locations all across France and Belgium.
🔍 How to find Urbex places near you
1️⃣ Create your free MapUrbex account
Register for free to access all interactive Urbex maps, including the Free Discovery Map.
2️⃣ Access your Free Map
Once registered, go to your My Account section and click “Get my Free Map”.
You’ll instantly receive a .KML file you can open in Google Maps or Google Earth.
💡 Need help importing your KML file?
Follow our step-by-step guide here:
👉 How to import your .KML file into Google Maps
📍 Examples of abandoned places by region
Île-de-France
- Old sanatorium hidden in the Chevreuse valley
- Historical manor near Fontainebleau
- Abandoned textile factory north of Paris
Brittany
- Coastal abandoned castle in Finistère
- Disused observatory near Saint-Brieuc
- Old shipowner’s house in Lorient
Auvergne
- Forgotten hospice in the Puy-de-Dôme
- Abandoned coal factory near Clermont-Ferrand
- Isolated gothic mansion deep in the countryside
Exact coordinates are not shared publicly to protect these sites and prevent vandalism.
Verified and complete versions are available on the official map.
🧠 Why use MapUrbex instead of random forums?
Most Urbex maps online are incomplete, outdated, or fake.
With MapUrbex, you get:
- ✅ Verified Urbex spots, checked by explorers
- 🌍 An interactive map compatible with Google Maps
- ⚠️ Danger and rarity ratings for each place
- 🏰 Detailed descriptions and satellite views
🔒 Stay safe while exploring
Urban exploration can be exciting but also risky — always stay safe:
- Never break in or force entry.
- Don’t steal or damage anything.
- Avoid posting GPS coordinates online.
- Always explore with a partner.
🧩 Related articles
- 📍 Free Urbex Map – Explore France for Free
- 🏰 Top 50 Abandoned Places in France – Part 1
- 🧠 Urbex FAQ – Everything You Need to Know
🚀 Conclusion
Finding abandoned places near you has never been easier.
With MapUrbex, you get access to a free, regularly updated interactive map and a passionate community of explorers.
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