...in France generally, not having turn by turn mapping is not an issue from my experience doing bike trips there. Usually its a matter of "following D19 to Rougeville, then taking D32 to Bleusville" sort of thing, so not complicated
I agree. The mapping apps are convenient but the resolution of most the electronic maps is abysmal, be it Maps.me, Google, Ride with GPS or whatever. Nothing beats the artistic, readable quality of the Michelin 1/200,000 paper maps. Just connect the white and yellow roads and go...