Three former villages
Pâturages, Wasmes and Warquignies each keep a recognisable centre. On the poster they show as separate clusters joined by continuous rows of houses.
Minimalist map poster · Belgium
Colfontaine Map Poster & Print
50.4141° N / 3.8557° E
Former mining villages merged into one town, with winding streets on the rolling ground of the Borinage southwest of Mons.
- What you see is exactly what you get
- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
- No watermark
One city, five moods
Colfontaine in every style
Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style costs the same — printed, framed or as HD files.
Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in Colfontaine, razor sharp
This is a 100% crop of the real print file. Every poster — printed, framed or downloaded — is rendered on our servers at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 pixels, so even the smallest lanes stay crisp on a 24 × 36″ print.
On the wall
Colfontaine at home
The map
About this Colfontaine map poster
Colfontaine lies in Hainaut, just southwest of Mons, in the Borinage coal basin. It was formed in 1977 by merging Pâturages, Wasmes and Warquignies. On a map the town has several centres rather than one. Streets run in long ribbons along old roads, and between them are small squares, dense terraced blocks and patches of woodland.
Coal mining shaped the whole area, and the street pattern still shows the growth of workers' housing along routes that linked pits and villages. Vincent van Gogh lived and preached in Wasmes around 1879. Those Borinage years came before he committed to painting, and the house associated with his stay is still a place of interest.
A Colfontaine map poster captures that joined-up, uneven pattern. Terraced streets curve and branch, and old village centres appear as small knots. Green spaces fill the edges where former mining land and woods remain. It is a map of a working landscape, and it will mean something to anyone with Borinage roots.
- Population
- 20,000
- Coordinates
- 50.4141° N / 3.8557° E
- Elevation
- 79 m
- Time zone
- Brussels
- Region
- Colfontaine, Belgium
Ribbon streets
Long streets lined with terraced houses follow old roads across the hilly ground. They give the map a flowing, branching look instead of a grid.
Wooded margins
Patches of forest and green land around the town break up the housing. They show the transition from the mining villages to the countryside.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Colfontaine
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why Colfontaine
A map that means something
Many Belgian families trace their roots to the Borinage villages. A map of Colfontaine brings Pâturages, Wasmes and Warquignies onto one sheet, which makes it a considered gift for relatives who left or for those who stayed.
Choose Classic black and white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand, and edit the title, subtitle and coordinates line. Naming a former village or adding a family date works well.
Order the Colfontaine posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
Colfontaine map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Colfontaine poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed Colfontaine poster like?
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Can I order the Colfontaine poster framed?
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free to 60+ countries. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the Colfontaine poster?
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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