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.
🧭 Create my free 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.

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Most Urbex maps online are incomplete, outdated, or fake.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