French Travel Posters: A Journey Through Time
Explore our extensive collection of French travel posters, featuring many from the iconic PLM (Paris Lyon Mediterranée) Railways.
• Chemin de Fer Legacy: Before 1900, France’s railway companies operated independently, each with its own station, like Gare de Lyon for eastern and southern routes.
• The PLM Era: Between the late 19th century and 1937, the PLM unified the networks, creating some of the most celebrated French travel posters.
• SNCF Standardization: In 1937, the SNCF standardized poster sizes (24×39 inches), maintaining their artistic appeal while fitting station and agency frames.
• Growing Collection: Our inventory is constantly expanding with new additions.
Artist:Delourmel Size: 15 x 23 ” / 38,1 x 58,4 cm On / Off linen: sold off linen there is a 2-3 week delivery time Print Technique: offset lithograph Year: 1967 original printing Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition 24 Hours of Lemans poster by Andre Delourmel 1967 on linen ORIGINAL
The 24 hours lemans had always showed the winning cars of the previous year in the poster as it was printed before the race was won. In this photo you can see the Ferrari’s that dominated the decade the 275 GTB4 and Dino 206 LM and the race also included the Ferrari’s P4 which came in 2 3.
Artist:Maestri Printer: Imprimerie Natl Monaco Size: 16 x 24″ / 40 x 60 cm On / Off linen: On Linen Print Technique: offset lithograph Year: 1969 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition Monaco Grand Prix 26e 1969 by Maestri on linen
The Grand Prix of Monaco always showed the winning car of the previous year in the poster as it was printed before the race was won.
This poster is second printing made around the 1970’s in exactly the same way as the original ie: printing technique, paper, size etc
Poster is in excellent condition and mounted on linen by museum quality professional
1971 Grand Prix Automobile of Monaco by Carpenter on linen
The 1971 Monaco Grand Prix took place on May 23 as the second round of the Formula One World Championship. Jackie Stewart delivered a dominant performance in his Tyrrell-Ford. He secured pole position, set the fastest lap, and led the race from start to finish. Ronnie Peterson came in second, while Jacky Ickx finished third. The race unfolded on the iconic Monte Carlo street circuit, a track known for its tight corners and unforgiving layout.
The official event poster reflected the bold, modernist design style of the early 1970s. It featured a stylized Formula One car set against the famous Monaco harbor backdrop. As a result, the poster became a favorite among collectors of motorsport and design.
Steve Carpenter, an American artist, created the 1971 Monaco Grand Prix poster. He studied in Chicago and Los Angeles before working as an illustrator for Walt Disney. Later, he moved to Monte Carlo in the late 1960s. There, he taught at the École des Beaux-Arts and operated his own studio. Additionally, the Principality of Monaco commissioned him to design tourism posters, the 1971 Grand Prix poster, and postage stamps honoring Prince Rainier III. Notably, his clients included Princess Grace and Prince Rainier.
Artist: Steve Carpenter Size: 19 x 25 ” / 48.25 x 63.5 cm On / Off linen: On Linen Print Technique: offset lithograph Year: 1971 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition second printing done in the 1980’s not official Monaco Grand Prix 1971 by Carpenter on linen
Artist: Turner, Michael Size: 16 x 24″ / 40 x 60 cm On / Off linen: On Linen Print Technique: offset lithograph Year: 1975 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition Monaco Grand Prix 1975 by Turner on linen
The Grand Prix of Monaco always showed the winning car of the previous year in the poster as it was printed before the race was won.
This poster is second printing made around the 1980’s in exactly te same way as the original ie: printing technique, paper, size etc
Poster is in excellent condition and mounted on linen by museum quality professional
Artist: Lelee, Leo Size: 25 x 39 ” / 62 x 100 cm Printer: PLM On / Off linen: Unlined Year: 1990 Print Technique: lithograph Condition & Comments: Excellent Antique Theatre d’Arles by Leo Lelee c1930 lithograph
Ruins of the roman and Greeks still serve for amphitheatres today in many of the towns in the South of France. These are Corinthian Columns built by the Romans. Leo Lelee does this lithograph for the PLM in 1930. IN excellent condition on linen
Comments The theater was built during the reign of Emperor Augustus, between 27 BC and AD 14O. One of the best-preserved Roman theaters in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this monumental theater is famous for its acoustics and its massive scenic wall. It hosts the Chorégies d’Orange, an opera and classical music festival, each summer.
This poster was created for the PLM or Paris Lyon Mediterrannee French Railways for display in travel bureaus and train stations in the 1930 period. The poster is in absolute impeccable condition on linen
Original c.1900 French railway poster for Beausoleil, a resort on the Côte d’Azur, issued by the Paris–Lyon–Méditerranée (PLM) railway company while it was still formally known as the Chemins de Fer de Paris à Lyon et à la Méditerranée. The design, by an anonymous artist, promotes Beausoleil as a premier Mediterranean destination at the turn of the century.
The poster was produced using chromolithography, a demanding color printing process employed by only a handful of French ateliers around 1900. This technique allowed for richly layered tones and subtle gradients, giving the image a depth not achievable through simpler lithographic methods of the period.
Highly sought after as both a travel and railway collectible, this example is professionally backed on linen and survives in excellent “A” condition, retaining strong color and sharp detail.
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Details
Title: Beausoleil
Artist: Anonymous
Date: c.1900
Printer: Robaudy, Cannes, France
Size: 30 x 40 in.
Print Type: Chromolithography
Linen: On linen
Condition: Excellent “A”
Artist: Razzia Printer: Caza Imprimerie, Paris Size: 27 x 37 in / 68.6 x 100 cm On/Off Linen: Unlined Print Technique: Serigraph Year: 1990’s
Cafe de Flore original (Gerard Courbouleix)
Famous Restaurant in Saint Germain on the left bank of Paris, poster is in excellent condition. For Dinner, drinks, wine or coffee and desserts, its a must stop in Paris.
The poster is hand-signed by the artist and comes directly from him. Unlike some sellers who only claim to offer original hand-signed Razzia posters, ours are guaranteed to be authentic. We can provide a Certificate of Authenticity if you ask for one.
Artist: Brenet, Albert Printer: Havas, Paris Size: 16 x 24 in / 40 x 60 cm On/Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: Lithograph Condition & Comments: Excellent Chargeurs Reunis Ship poster by Brenet 1950 on linen excellent
FRENCH TRAVEL POSTER ON PAQUEBOTS AUTHENTIC ORIGINAL PRINTING MADE IN 1950 BY THE COMPAGNIE MARITIME CHARGEURS REUNIS. EXCELLENT CONDITION ON LINEN
Artist: Lacaze, Julien Printer: Lucien Serre, Paris Size: 25 x 39 in / 62 x 100 cm On/Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: Lithograph Condition & Comments: Excellent
Fountainebleau Avon PLM french railways poster by Julien Lacaze authentic 1930c vintage poster on linen
Beautiful view on to Fontainebleau done in lithography at the Lucien Serre Imprimerie in Paris circa 1930. Lucien Serre was perhaps the most used printers for the Paris Lyon Mediterrannee Railways system during this period. Also Julien Lacaze did many posters for the PLM. Poster is in absolute excellent condition.
Artist: Alesi, Hugi D’ Printer: IMP Hugo D’Alesi Size: 31 x 42 in / 80 x 107 cm On/Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: Stone lithograph Year: 1900 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
RARE POSTER BY HUGO D’ALESI FOR THE CHEMINS DE FER TRAVEL TO ITALIE STONE LITHOGRAPH FROM 1900
RARE POSTER FOR TRAVEL THROUGH ST GOTTHARDS PASS TO ITALY. RARE EXCELLENT WITH FINAL DESTINATION NAPLES. THIS IS QUITE INTERESTING AS THE VOLCANO MT VESUVIOUS IS ACTIVE IN THE DISTANCE. THE LADY IS DRESSED IN THE COSTUME OF THE DAY. THE VIGNETTES ARE VIEWS OF THE LAKES IN THE SWISS ALPES. HUGO D’ALESI WAS A MASTER ARTIST WHO DID A LARGE BODY OF WORKS FOR THE CHEMINS DE FER AND LATER PLM INCLUDING MURALES AT TRAIN STATIONS. GREAT STUFF.
