Data layers
Every dataset shown in the app is listed below, each with its licence and a link to its source. Most of it comes from French public bodies.
- 85
- map layers
- 18
- data providers
- 10
- thematic groups
Geology and subsurface
| Layer | Provider | Licence |
|---|---|---|
| Geological map 1:50,000 (paper) | BRGM | Open Licence |
| Geological map 1:50,000 (harmonised) | BRGM | Open Licence |
| Geological map 1:1,000,000 | BRGM | Open Licence |
| Simplified lithology 1:1,000,000 | BRGM | Open Licence |
| Faults & tectonic features | BRGM | Open Licence |
| Structural measurements (dips) | BRGM | Open Licence |
| Miscellaneous lines (flows, moraines…) | BRGM | Open Licence |
| Miscellaneous points (caves, fossils…) | BRGM | Open Licence |
| Subsurface database (BSS) | BRGM | Open Licence |
| Gravimetric stations | BRGM | Open Licence |
| Mineral deposits and occurrences | BRGM | Open Licence |
| Mining titles (substances) | Ministry for the Ecological Transition | Open Licence |
| Mineral sites (Mindat) | Mindat | CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 |
| Fossil sites (PBDB) | Paleobiology Database | CC BY 4.0 |
Hydrogeology
| Layer | Provider | Licence |
|---|---|---|
| Groundwater bodies (EDL) · 2019 | Sandre / OFB | Open Licence |
| BDLISA - National (NV1) | BRGM / OFB | Open Licence |
| BDLISA - Regional (NV2) | BRGM / OFB | Open Licence |
| BDLISA - Local (NV3) | BRGM / OFB | Open Licence |
| BDLISA - Outcropping boundaries | BRGM / OFB | Open Licence |
| BDLISA - NV1 extent (highlight) | BRGM / OFB | Open Licence |
| BDLISA - NV2 extent (highlight) | BRGM / OFB | Open Licence |
| BDLISA - NV3 extent (highlight) | BRGM / OFB | Open Licence |
| BDLISA - Complementary entities | BRGM / OFB | Open Licence |
| BDLISA - Karstic sectors | BRGM / OFB | Open Licence |
| BDLISA - Saprolite (basement) | BRGM / OFB | Open Licence |
| Piezometers (ADES) | BRGM / OFB | Open Licence |
| Groundwater quality (ADES) | BRGM / OFB | Open Licence |
| Water abstraction (BNPE) | BRGM | Open Licence |
Hydrology
| Layer | Provider | Licence |
|---|---|---|
| Watercourses (BD TOPAGE) | Sandre / OFB | Open Licence |
| Water bodies (BD TOPAGE) | Sandre / OFB | Open Licence |
| River water quality (Naïades) | Water agencies / OFB | Open Licence |
| Hydrometry (Hub'Eau) | Schapi / DREAL | Open Licence |
Meteorology
| Layer | Provider | Licence |
|---|---|---|
| Weather stations (Météo-France) | Météo-France | Licence Ouverte |
| Complementary weather stations (Météo-France) | Météo-France | Licence Ouverte |
Potentially polluted sites and soils
| Layer | Provider | Licence |
|---|---|---|
| Former industrial sites (CASIAS) | BRGM | Open Licence |
| Polluted sites under public action (formerly BASOL) | BRGM | Open Licence |
| Land information sectors (SIS) | BRGM | Open Licence |
| Public utility easements (SUP) | BRGM | Open Licence |
| Classified installations (small scale) | BRGM | Open Licence |
| Classified installations (large scale) | BRGM | Open Licence |
| All points (PFAS) | BRGM | Open Licence |
| Groundwater (PFAS) | BRGM | Open Licence |
| Surface water (PFAS) | BRGM | Open Licence |
| Distributed water (PFAS) | BRGM | Open Licence |
| Industrial ICPE sites (PFAS) | BRGM | Open Licence |
Natural hazards
| Layer | Provider | Licence |
|---|---|---|
| Underground cavities | BRGM | Open Licence |
| Ground movements | BRGM | Open Licence |
| Shrink-swell clay hazard (RGA) · 2026 | BRGM | Open Licence |
| Rising water table | BRGM | Open Licence |
| Radon potential (by municipality) | IRSN | Open Licence |
Soils and pedology
| Layer | Provider | Licence |
|---|---|---|
| Dominant soils (WRB) 1:1,000,000 | INRAE | Open Licence |
| Available water capacity 1:1,000,000 | INRAE | Open Licence |
| Soil quality monitoring network (RMQS) · 2024 | INRAE | Open Licence |
| Network development and persistence index (IDPR) | BRGM | Open Licence |
Regulatory zoning and protected areas
| Layer | Provider | Licence |
|---|---|---|
| Local water management plans (SAGE) | OIEau | Open Licence |
| National parks | MNHN / OFB | Open Licence |
| Regional nature parks (PNR) | MNHN / OFB | Open Licence |
| National nature reserves (RNN) | MNHN / OFB | Open Licence |
| Regional nature reserves (RNR) | MNHN / OFB | Open Licence |
| Corsica nature reserves (RNC) | MNHN / OFB | Open Licence |
| Biological reserves (ONF) | MNHN / OFB | Open Licence |
| Coastal Protection Agency land | MNHN / OFB | Open Licence |
| Natura 2000 - Habitats (SCI/SAC) | MNHN / OFB | Open Licence |
| Natura 2000 - Birds (SPA) | MNHN / OFB | Open Licence |
| Biotope protection orders (APB) | MNHN / OFB | Open Licence |
| Natural habitat protection orders (APHN) | MNHN / OFB | Open Licence |
| Classified sites | MNHN / OFB | Open Licence |
| ZNIEFF type 1 (ecological interest areas) | MNHN / OFB | Open Licence |
| ZNIEFF type 2 (ecological interest areas) | MNHN / OFB | Open Licence |
| National geological heritage inventory (INPG) | MNHN / OFB | Open Licence |
Land cover
| Layer | Provider | Licence |
|---|---|---|
| Corine Land Cover · 2018 | Copernicus | Open Licence |
| BD Forêt v2 · 2006-2019 | IGN | Open Licence |
| Land cover (OCS GE) · 2017-2020 | IGN | Open Licence |
| Land use (OCS GE) · 2017-2020 | IGN | Open Licence |
| CoSIA - AI-derived land cover · 2021-2023 | IGN | Open Licence |
Basemaps and imagery
| Layer | Provider | Licence |
|---|---|---|
| IGN base map | IGN | Open Licence |
| Land registry | IGN / DGFiP | Licence Ouverte |
| OpenTopoMap | OpenTopoMap | CC BY-SA |
| IGN satellite | IGN | Open Licence |
| BD ORTHO® Historical · 1950-1965 | IGN | Open Licence |
| BD ORTHO® Historical · 1965-1980 | IGN | Open Licence |
| BD ORTHO® Historical · 1980-1995 | IGN | Open Licence |
| DTM - Bare ground (LiDAR HD) | IGN | Open Licence |
| Height model - Vegetation/buildings (LiDAR HD) | IGN | Open Licence |
| DSM - Raw surface (LiDAR HD) | IGN | Open Licence |
All this data in your pocket
Pangée brings these public databases together in a single mapping application, usable in the field.
