Find Abandoned Places Near You in 2025
Published: Oct 9, 2025
Updated: Oct 9, 2025

Find Abandoned Places Near You in 2025

Discover abandoned places near you with the free interactive Urbex Map of France. Explore castles, factories, hospitals and more – updated for 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.
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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.

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💡 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Most Urbex maps online are incomplete, outdated, or fake.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

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🔒 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.

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🚀 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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