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

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.

🎁 Discover the Free Map

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Most Urbex maps online are incomplete, outdated, or fake.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

🎁 Create my account and get the free map

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