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.
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Tunisie by Henri Gustave Jossot c1910
Poster in lithography for the PLM French Railways for train to Tunisia with artwork by Jossot.
Artist: Jossot, Henri Gustave
Printer: Lucien Serre, Paris
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
Condition & Comments: Excellent
Lady golfer by Grellet c 1910 excellent
Artist: Grellet
Printer: Richter, Napoli
Size: 11 x 15 ” / 28 x 38,1 cm
On/Off Linen: Unlined
Print Technique: lithograph
Year: 1910c
Rare poster of a lady golfer with wooden golf club. Considered risque at the time as we can see her stockings so it was done in fun. Lithograph original
Le golf de Font-Romeu by Leonetto Cappiello 1929 RARE
Artist: Cappiello, Leonetto
Printer: Devambez, Paris
Size: 25 x 39 ” / 62 x 100 cm
On/Off Linen: On Linen
Print Technique: lithograph
Year: 1929
Rare poster for the Chemins de Fer du Midi done in 1929. Elegant hotel found in the Pyrennee’s . It states Spring Summer and Fall, but actually it is also a Winter Destination for skiing and there exists a winter poster by Cappiello done for the same destination. Elegant lady golfer Rare Cappiello in absolute perfect condition.
L’Alpe D’Huez Jeux Olympics 1968 Grenoble
Artist: Anon
Printer: Editons Sun, Paris
Size: 25 x 39 ” / 62 x 100 cm
On/Off Linen: On Linen
Print Technique: offset lithograph
Year: 1968
Poster for the Winter Olympics in Grenoble in 1968. This is one of the ski stations used for downhills, etc. The poster in excellent condition on linen
Rochers de Naye c1900 on linen excellent
Artist: Anon
Printer: Verneau, Paris
Size: 30 x 40 ” / 76,2 x 101,6 cm
On/Off Linen: On Linen
Print Technique: lithograph
Year: 1900
Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Rochers de Naye showing a grand view of Lake Leman and a view on to the mountain whci is over 2000 meter high. Beautiful poster complete with steamboats and chateaux. Excellent condition on linen
Gorges de la Diosaz by Denyse Richard c1930
Artist: Richard, Denyse
Printer: Imp Chaix, 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: 1940c
Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Poster for the SNCF French Railways after 1937 with artwork by Denyse Richard for the Valley of Chamonix and Servoz. Gorges de la Diosaz.
Cote D’Azur BY TAL
Artist: TAL
Size: 25 x 39 ” / 62 x 100 cm
On/Off Linen: On Linen
Print Technique: offset lithograph
Year: 1970’s
Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Tal created this image at the end of the 1940’s. There were 2 printings. This is the 1970’s printing. On linen excellent
VERS LE MONT BLANC BY GEORGES DORVIAL 1928 NIGHT VERSION
Artist: DORIVAL, GEORGES
Printer: LUCIEN SERRE, Paris
Size: 29,5 X 41 ” / 75 X 104CM
On/Off Linen: Sold off linen there is a 2-3 week delivery time
Year: 1928
Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Iconic and important poster from the set of 3 posters created by geo Dorival for the PLM going to Chamonix. His use of this linear graphic was well ahead of his time for the general public. The poster is in excellent condition on linen This is the Night model
Eaux Minérales Gazeuses Naturelles du Vernet c1900 original stone lithograph
Printer: Imprimerie Pichot
Size: 54 x 84 inches / 138 x 215 cm
On/Off Linen: Sold off linen there is a 2-3 week delivery time
Print Technique: stone lithograph
Year: 1900
Condition & Comments: Excellent condition
The Pearl of Mineral Waters. The poster shows Fairy’s pouring the precious bottled water of the Ardeche, known for its rivers. Large poster printed by Stone lithography. this is the original printing in excellent condition on linen
Artist: Paul Colin
Printer: French Railways, Paris
Size: 25 x 39 in / 62 x 100 cm
On/Off Linen: Sold off linen, there is a 2-3 week delivery time
Print Technique: Lithograph
Year: 1946
Paris by Paul Colin 1946 travel poster
Travel poster for the SNCF with images of the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triumph and Notre Dame. Paul Colin was an important poster artist and artist and his works can go the the 10’s of thousands. The poster in excellent condition on linen.
Artist: Pierre Comba
Printer: Mullet, Marseille
Size: 109 x 81 cm / 42.91 x 31.89 inches
On/Off Linen: On Linen
Year: 1910
Condition & Comments: Excellent
NICE LA REINE DE LA COTE D’AZUR BY PIERRE COMBA C1910
Nice La Reine de la cote d’azur translates Nice the queen of the south of France done by Pierre Comba shows a local lady dressed in local fashion of the region of the time period. The view is on to the Port and after that the land Promende des Anglaise that goes up the coast. Her hands are full of flowers which are used in making french perfumes in the next town over of Grasse in the mountains just behind. The poster was printed at Mullet Imprimerie one of the best and renown printers with locations in Paris and Marseille and the poster is in excellent condition on linen.
Artist: Dessierier
Printer: Dessirier, Paris
Size: 26 x 39 inches
On/Off Linen: On Linen
Year: 1950
Condition & Comments: Excellent
This vintage travel poster, titled “République du Cote D’Ivoire” by Destrier, dates back to around 1950. It is a lithograph printed in France by Imprimerie Dessirier. The poster measures 25 x 39 inches and is in excellent condition, having been preserved on linen.
The poster was originally created for the French travel bureau to promote tourism to Cote D’Ivoire, also known as the Ivory Coast. It features a striking design with elephants, showcasing the natural beauty and allure of the region.
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