URBEXOLOGY
Abandoned places fascinate, but remain difficult to locate. Urbex Map makes your life easier by giving you access to precise GPS coordinates of carefully selected urbex spots.
On Carte-urbex.com, we search for and verify abandoned places in France and around the world. You can purchase coordinates, by department or by region, directly usable on Google Maps.
We also offer regular and free updates of our maps to guarantee you reliable, recent, and always usable locations.
Join Facebook and browse Instagram
Social networks can be a real goldmine of information for finding urbex locations. You can join our Facebook Group to find spots, share your explorations, photos, or even find an exploration partner!
Instagram is an ideal tool to discover clues about urbex locations. By searching with hashtags such as #urbex or #urbexalsace, you can easily find photos of abandoned places in your area. The authors of these posts sometimes provide additional clues about the location in their description. You will often find valuable hints this way.
Observe
It is surprising how much time we spend on our smartphones, sometimes forgetting to simply look up. We have all noticed abandoned places in our region at some point. Why not draw on childhood memories to find these places?
By walking around your local streets and observing carefully, you might rediscover urbex spots that remind you of something. Take the time to explore and you will surely uncover hidden urbex treasures right under your nose!
Browse blogs that talk about urbex
A method you may have already used is to search for urbex blogs on the Internet. By browsing these blogs, you can find valuable clues about places to explore. Indeed, some photos may contain subtle hints such as newspapers, invoices, or postcards, which can help you identify the exact location.
To refine your search, don’t hesitate to use terms like "urbex blog" followed by the name of your region. This will allow you to find concrete information about urbex spots to explore near you.
Browse Google News
With the growing interest in urban exploration, many media outlets focus on this captivating topic. For enthusiasts looking to discover new articles and stories about urbex, Google News is the ideal tool. Simply open Google and click on the "News" tab. Then enter keywords like "abandoned," "disused," or "derelict" in the search bar.
To further refine your results, don’t hesitate to include the name of your city or region. You will be surprised how easy it is to find fascinating urbex locations using this effective search method. Get started and explore new urban horizons!
Google Earth is your friend
We are all familiar with Google Earth, but we may not use it regularly. Yet, this tool can be extremely useful for discovering new places to explore. After launching Google Earth, take the time to browse the map and familiarize yourself with the tool’s features.
If you have followed the previously explained steps to find urbex spots but don’t yet know their exact location, Google Earth can help you spot them. Browse the region by zooming in on relevant areas and exploring the map details. You might be surprised to discover exciting urbex places you had never noticed before.
