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.
San Salvadour near Hyeres South of France by Hugo D’Alesi c1900
Artist: D’Alesi, Hugo Size: 30 x 40 ” / 76,2 x 101,6 cm On/Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: stone lithograph Year: 1900
San Salvadour near the port of Hyeres in the south of France not far from Saint Tropez, there is a station d’hiver to go to undertake cures for Arthritis, beaute and health. With its mineral water source it was a destination for Parisians at the turn of the century as part of the PLM French Railways system. Hugo D’Alesi is the artist and also the printer for the PLM. Excellent and rare.
Artist: Lelee, Leo Size: 31 x 42 ” / 80 x 107 cm On/Off Linen: Delay approx 2 weeks to linen-back before delivery Print Technique: lithograph Year: 1925
Vaison la Romaine en the Mount Ventoux site of Roman ruins and city. Rare poster for the PLM French Railways by Leo Lelee. Excellent and rare.
Artist: Lelee, Leo Size: 31 x 42 ” / 80 x 107 cm On/Off Linen: Delay approx 2 weeks to linen-back before delivery Print Technique: lithograph Year: 1910
Alo shows the town square in Lille in the north of France. Cars from c1910 and the market place. Made by the sydicate of Friends of Lille.
Telepherique du Mont Veyrier and Lake Annecy by Henry Reb on linen excellent
Artist: Reb, Henry Printer: Annecy Size: 13 x 19 ” / 33 x 48 cm On/Off Linen: Delay approx 2 weeks to linen-back before delivery Print Technique: lithograph Year: 1934 Condition & Comments: Excellent
Poster advertising travel to the top of Mont veryrier which overlooks Lake Annecy and view on to Mont bLanc in the backround. Created in 1934 in the smaller format with and without text available. Unforgettable excursion and you took the telepherique directly from the lake level up to the top of Mont Veyrier. . Excellent Mountains
Artist: Lelee, Leo Printer: Imprimerie Blondel, Paris Size: 30 x 40 ” / 76,2 x 101,6 cm On/Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: lithograph Year: 1925
Lady in typical costume of the area Le Puy en Velay in Auvernge. With a views on to the Statue of Notre Dame, and the village with its Romanesque Cathdral. Excellent and rare.
View on to the Atlantic and Belle ile de mer by Hugo D’Alesi at the turn of the century
Artist: D’Alesi, Hugo Printer: Atelier Hugo D’Alesi, Paris Size: 31 x 42 ” / 80 x 107 cm On/Off Linen: Delay approx 2 weeks to linen-back before delivery Print Technique: stone lithograph Year: 1900
Saint Aubin sur Mer Calvados by Andre Galland c1930
View on the Sea in Calvados France
Artist: Galland, Andre Printer: Editions Mayeux, Paris Size: 25 x 39 ” / 62 x 100 cm On/Off Linen: Delay approx 2 weeks to linen-back before delivery Print Technique: lithograph Year: 1935
Important Foire that took place in 1920 with many posters created for the event by many known artists of the time for the PLM or French Railways. Excellent
Artist: Pulbot, H ? Printer: Corneille & Serre, Paris Size: 30 x 40 ” / 76,2 x 101,6 cm On/Off Linen: Delay approx 2 weeks to linen-back before delivery Print Technique: lithograph Year: 1920
Flavigny found in the north eastrn part of France was a medieval village and was actually occupied by the English during the 100 years war. The Castle still exists and during the time frame you could take th PLM French Railways to visit back in 1927 when this poster was published. Excellent and rare.
Isle Adam and its beaches and Forests and monuments with artwork by A Heurlier. Only 50 minutes from Paris
Artist: Heurlier, A Printer: Busson, Paris Size: 25 x 39 ” / 62 x 100 cm On/Off Linen: Delay approx 2 weeks to linen-back before delivery Print Technique: lithograph Year: 1949 Condition & Comments: Margins rebuilt excellently and text at the very top restored otherwise the rest of the poster is in excellent condition. A rare piece and very difficult to find.
