![Assemblage minutieux d'une carte topographique en bois](http://www.boilise.com/cdn/shop/files/La_Fabrication.jpg?v=1699801945&width=800)
The making
Our topographical maps are made of lasercut wood and assembled by hand in France.
Production, choice of materials and suppliers are carried out with an eco-friendly approach .
Each artwork is customizable .
The alliance of technology and craftsmanship
![Les étapes de la conception 3D des cartes topographiques en bois de BOILISÉ](http://www.boilise.com/cdn/shop/files/Fabrication3D.jpg?v=1699807667&width=800)
From satellite data
We use data from NASA 's SRTM mission and/or IGN data.
The result is to scale and representative of the relief of the recreated regions.
Contour lines are calculated by computer to create a 3D model.
![Feuilles de bouleau extra-fines](http://www.boilise.com/cdn/shop/files/Feuilles_Bouleau.jpg?v=1659453498&width=800)
With carefully chosen wood
We use ultra-thin sheets of birch wood (between 0.6mm and 1mm) sustainably produced by a Finnish family lumber mill.
Our artworks do not contain any plastic material, including in the packaging.
You can customize your map
![Découpe au laser d'une planche de bois (bouleau) de 0.8mm d'épaisseur. Le laser au CO2 permet une précision de l'ordre de 0.1mm qui garantit la finesse du contour.](http://www.boilise.com/cdn/shop/files/Laser_Cut.jpg?v=1632772657&width=1200)
Precisely cut
We use a laser cutting machine to ensure the accuracy of the maps.
The cutting plans are optimized to reduce scrap and facilitate manual assembly.
![Assemblage manuel des pièces](http://www.boilise.com/cdn/shop/files/Assemblage.jpg?v=1659454029&width=800)
Assembled with patience
The water areas are hand painted with natural pigments.
All the pieces are glued one by one . There can be more than 500, some are less than 2 mm.
A precise and unique map
![Capture d'écran GoogleMaps de la Réunion](http://www.boilise.com/cdn/shop/files/LaReunion_GoogleMaps.jpg?v=1699806578&width=1200)
![Détails de la carte de la Réunion](http://www.boilise.com/cdn/shop/files/LaReunion_BOILISE.jpg?v=1699806297&width=1200)
Manufacturing on video
Our customers love their maps
![Carte de l'Estérel montrée par un client](http://www.boilise.com/cdn/shop/files/Esterel.jpg?v=1699190070&width=1438)
Cedric C.
Map of the Estérel massif
The finish is very careful and we find all the details of the coast and the reliefs of our region.
![Carte de la Réunion en bois accrochée par un client](http://www.boilise.com/cdn/shop/files/La_Reunion.jpg?v=1699807226&width=653)
Laura M.
Map of Reunion
The map is magnificent, very well made, well detailed, even more beautiful in real life than in the photos on the site.
![Carte de Saint Malo montrée par un client](http://www.boilise.com/cdn/shop/files/St_Malo.jpg?v=1699190223&width=727)
Léa C.
Map of Saint-Malo
Magnificent painting, and passionate and very kind people to help us achieve the desired result.