Étang de l'Olivier
The small, rounded lagoon beside the old town is one of the most recognisable shapes on the map, a near-perfect loop of shoreline with the town wrapped along its edge.
Minimalist map poster · France
Istres Map Poster & Print
43.5134° N / 4.9875° E
A Provençal town between two lagoons, the vast Étang de Berre and the small, round Étang de l'Olivier.
- 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
Istres 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 Istres, 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
Istres at home
The map
About this Istres map poster
Istres lies on the north-western shore of the Étang de Berre, the large saltwater lagoon north-west of Marseille. The old town sits on a rise above the water, and just north of it lies the smaller, almost circular Étang de l'Olivier. On a map the two lagoons frame the town, one wide and open, the other compact and enclosed.
Beyond the centre, residential districts spread across the gentle slopes, and to the north-west the land opens onto the stony plain of the Crau. The most striking man-made shape is the Istres-Le Tubé air base, which has one of the longest runways in Europe. An Istres map poster sets that long straight line against curving lagoon shores.
Istres has long been associated with French aviation. Its air base is used for test flights and military operations, and it served as an emergency landing site for the Space Shuttle programme. The town itself remains typically Provençal, with narrow lanes in the old centre, plane trees, and summer life focused on the lagoon shores.
- Population
- 44,000
- Coordinates
- 43.5134° N / 4.9875° E
- Elevation
- 14 m
- Time zone
- Paris
- Region
- Istres, France
Étang de Berre shore
The large lagoon fills a broad part of the frame to the south-east, and its long coastline gives the composition a calm, open side.
Le Tubé runway
The runway of the air base draws a long, straight line across the flat land beyond the town, the boldest single stroke in the poster.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Istres
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 Istres
A map that means something
Istres is a map for those who served or worked at the air base, for families who grew up by the lagoons, and for anyone who loves the quieter, less-painted side of Provence.
Add a title, a subtitle with a posting date or a squadron name, and the coordinates line. Blueprint suits the aviation connection, while Paper and Sand bring out the Provençal light. Classic black & white and Noir are also available.
Order the Istres 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.
Istres map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Istres 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 Istres 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 Istres 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 Istres 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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