Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tripsty?
Tripsty is a free tool for discovering tourism in France. It aggregates open data to help you plan your trips with an interactive map, regional travel guides, and dedicated pages for French wines and cheeses.
Is the data reliable?
Our data comes from official sources: DATAtourisme for tourist attractions, INAO for wine and cheese appellations, and Wikipedia for supplementary information. We update our data regularly, but we recommend checking opening hours and prices directly with official websites.
How does the interactive map work?
The map displays points of interest around the visible area. You can filter by category, search for a place, create a custom itinerary and save your favorites. The Vineyards and AOC Cheeses layers show appellation zones on the map.
Can I create a travel itinerary?
Yes, use the itinerary button on the map to add stops, reorder your route, calculate distances and export your itinerary as a PDF or shareable link.
Is Tripsty available in English?
Yes, the site is fully available in both French and English. Use the language selector in the navigation bar to switch.
How are the wines and cheeses selected?
The 254 wine appellations come from the INAO database β the official body for designations of origin in France. The 790 cheeses combine official AOP/IGP designations with traditional regional cheeses sourced from Wikipedia.
Is my personal data collected?
No. Tripsty does not collect any personal data. Your favorites, itineraries and preferences are stored only in your browser via local storage. No user account is required.
Can I suggest a place or report an error?
Yes, reach out to us via our Contact page. We welcome all suggestions and corrections.
Does Tripsty work on mobile?
Yes, the site is fully responsive and optimized for use on smartphones and tablets. The map and all features are accessible on mobile devices.
What are the map tile sources?
The base maps come from OpenStreetMap, CyclOSM for the cycling view, and the IGN Geoplatform for the cadastre layer. The vineyard layers use WMTS parcel data from the Geoplatform.