ViaMichelin REST API

A tailored and efficient mapping solution

Overview

ViaMichelin REST API is the perfect answer to any company looking to develop geolocatoin related applications. With no high-level technical expertise required, this solution enables a simple, rapid and tailored integration of the following features:

  • Geocoding (or reverse geocoding) and address verification
  • Map generation
  • Proximity search (as the crow flies or by road)
  • Route calculation

Open, flexible and cross-platform (web, mobile, embedded systems), ViaMichelin REST API is particularly suited to mobile applications.

An open and flexible platform

  • Compatible with standard and widespread protocols (http, xml, json) for swift and straightforward integration
  • Compatible with JavaScript, Flash, iPhone and Android developments
  • Accessible and particularly optimised for mobile application developments

Extensive and powerful functionality

  • High performance proximity search: distance calculation by road or as the crow flies
  • Multimodal itineraries: ViaMichelin REST API offers 3 route calculation options (driving, pedestrian and cycling) with an option to include customised steps

Enriched mapping

  • Option to display speed cameras, car parks, road works and road closures on maps
  • Option for maps to feature local services (schools, nurseries, post offices, shops), as well as MICHELIN Green guide and Michelin Red guide content

Ongoing and personalised support through each stage

  • Test period: testing of services and supporting onlin e technical documentation
  • Integration period: ongoing assistance from the ViaMichelin Support team
  • Post-production: regular updates to map content (expanding geographical coverage, integration of changes to the road network, etc) and applications

Media

  • Website
  • Mobile
  • Business applications