Puythouck lake
A broad body of water ringed by paths and woodland. It appears as a quiet, organic shape against the more rigid lines of the housing districts around it.
Minimalist map poster · France
Grande-Synthe Map Poster & Print
51.0154° N / 2.2997° E
A planned post-war town on the Dunkirk coast, with large housing districts, a lake park and the port's industry at its edge.
- 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
Grande-Synthe 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 Grande-Synthe, 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
Grande-Synthe at home
The map
About this Grande-Synthe map poster
Grande-Synthe lies just west of Dunkirk, on the flat maritime plain of French Flanders. For centuries it was a small farming commune. Its population rose sharply in the 1960s and 1970s, when steelmaking and the growth of the port brought in thousands of workers. The street plan still reflects that period, with broad roads, large housing blocks and generous open land between districts.
From above, the town reads as a patchwork of separate pieces, not one continuous grid. Residential quarters curl around cul-de-sacs and loop roads, and major routes cut straight lines toward the coast. To the north, industrial zones and docks form large geometric shapes. In a Grande-Synthe map poster, the contrast between domestic curves and heavy industrial blocks becomes the main visual story.
Grande-Synthe is also known for its environmental policies, and in 2010 it was named France's capital of biodiversity. The Puythouck lake and the park around it form a large, irregular shape on the edge of town. Together with the canals and drainage lines typical of the Flemish lowlands, they soften the composition and balance the weight of the port.
- Population
- 23,000
- Coordinates
- 51.0154° N / 2.2997° E
- Elevation
- 2 m
- Time zone
- Paris
- Region
- Grande-Synthe, France
Port and industry
Toward the coast, large industrial sites and dock basins read as bold rectangles and long straight edges, a graphic reminder of the steel and port economy that built the town.
Planned districts
Housing estates from the town's rapid growth have curving streets, loops and dead ends. The pattern is very different from the tight medieval cores of older Flemish towns.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Grande-Synthe
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 Grande-Synthe
A map that means something
Many people came to Grande-Synthe for work and stayed, and its map carries that story of reinvention. For former residents, port workers or families with roots around Dunkirk, it makes a thoughtful, unsentimental piece for a living room or office.
Add your own title, a subtitle such as the year you moved there, and edit the coordinates line. Choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Then download six print sizes for $9, or order a printed poster shipped from a print partner near you.
Order the Grande-Synthe 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.
Grande-Synthe map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Grande-Synthe 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 Grande-Synthe 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 Grande-Synthe 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 Grande-Synthe 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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