i am not the most experienced tourer but i find flying in europe very relaxing with some proper planning.
The jeppesen vfr charts are very good and it easy to see the regional information service who will give fis or ris. We just crossed dvr to koksy and although this is a longish crossing in a single the coast is not far to the east most of the way. Oostend are very helpful.
In france worth having the 1:1000000 map i think from delarge which i good for perspective.
Lfat will always be a favorite as so friendly and helpful.