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: 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.
Artist: D’Alesi, Hugo Printer: Atelier Hugo D’Aleso, Paris Size: 30.5 x 42 in / 77.5 x 106.7 cm On/Off Linen: Delay approx 2 weeks to linen-back before delivery Print Technique: Stone lithograph Year: 1900 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
PLM poster for Lake Annecy by Hugo D’Alesi c1900 on linen
Important poster for travel to Lake Annecy in the Haute Savoie. The view is of La Tournette which is the mountain that rises to 2500 meters directly from the lake. The boat La France sails in the foreground. The boat later sank and has become a favorite diving spot. The poster in excellent condition on linen
Artist: Falcucci, Robert Printer: Imp Generale, Grenoble Size: 25 x 39 in / 62 x 100 cm On/Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: Lithograph Year: 1935 Condition & Comments: Excellent A, restoration in the top center sky, well done – price adjusted to reflect the work
Lac D’Annecy by Robert Falcucci on linen excellent
Robert Falcucci first did this poster for the owner of the restaurant pictured at the plage near the Imperial Palace Hotel. The PLM picked up the image and used it for traveling via Train Paris to Annecy so there are 2 versions. This is without the PLM logo. This poster was bought directly from the son of the owner of that restaurant who commissioned Robert Falcucci. The poster has a tear at the top that is unobtrusive so you need to put your nose up to the poster to see it. From 1 meter away you don’t see it.
Le Touquet Plage Paris Plage by Razzia (Gerard Courbouleix)
Artist Razzia Printer Razzia, Fontainebleau
Size 29.5 X 37 INCHES / 75 X 94 CM
On / Off linen Unlined
Print Technique Numerique
Condition & Comments Excellent
Le Touquet plage station where Parisians go in the summers. IN excellent condition and hand signed with marker by the artist. Originally created by the artist in 1984 he continues to distribute the poster today as he is entitled having the artists rights
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: Chagall, Marc Printer: Imprimerie Moulot Size: 25 x 39 in / 62 x 100 cm On/Off Linen: Unlined Print Technique: Stone lithograph Year: 1962 Condition & Comments: Excellent
Baie des Anges by Marc Chagall 1962 vintage poster
Comments RARE STONE LITHOGRAPHIC POSTER USED FOR TRAVEL TO NICE FRANCE FEATURING THE BAIE DES ANGES OR BAY OF ANGELS WITH A MERMAID IN THE FOREGROUND HOLDING FLOWERS. THE POSTER WAS PRINTED IN THE TRADITIONAL ARTISTIC FASHION STONE LITHOGRAPHY BY IMPRIMERIE MOURLOT WHO DID ALL THE GALERIE POSTERS FOR THE MOST FAMOUS ARTISTS OF THE PERIOD LIKE PICASSO, MIRO, MATISSE AND OTHERS. PRINTED IN A LIMITED EDITION.
Artist: Alesi, Hugi D’ Printer: Hugo D’Alesi, Paris Size: 29.5 x 42 in / 75 x 106.6 cm On/Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: Stone lithograph Year: 1900 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
RARE POSTER BY HUGO D’ALESI FOR Menton
Lady dressed in typical costume of the south of France which had recently changed hands from Itlay to France. View on to the town of Menton which is the last town before Italie. RARE
Artist: Terechkovitch Printer: Imprimerie Moulot Size: 27.5 x 39 in / 70 x 100 cm On/Off Linen: Unlined Print Technique: Stone lithograph Condition & Comments: Excellent
Menton by Terechkovitch 1960 stone lithograph
Beautiful poster by Terechkovitch for the town of Menton on the Cote D’Azur. A russian artist who was friends with Pierre Bonnard, Chagall, Miro, Picasso ,Matisse and others on the Cote D’Azur. Lived in Menton a renown paiinter…. This poster was printed by the famous printers Mourlot who did stone lithography for this and many prints for Picasso, Chagall, MIro, Matisse and others…
Artist: Richard, James Printer: Lucien Serre, Paris Size: 24 x 39 inches On/Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: Lithograph Condition & Comments: Excellent
Menton the Pearl of France by James Richard c1930 vintage poster on linen
Poster printed for the Chemins de Fer Paris Lyon Mediterrannee circa 1930 with artwork by James Richard. Poster measures 24 x 39 inches and is in A condition and mounted on linen. Menton is found along the Cote D’Azur between Monte Carlo and Italy. Beautiful and rare poster for one of the premiere destinations in the French Riviera. This is an authentic original printing in lithography from the period by Lucien Serre Printers in Paris who did most of the PLM posters of the period.
Monaco Grand Prix 1970 by Michael Turner on linen vintage poster
The official poster for the 1970 Monaco Grand Prix was created by the renowned artist Michael Turner. This artwork showcases the intense action of Formula 1 racing, with the McLaren M7A leading the iconic Gold Leaf Lotus 49. The dynamic illustration captures the thrilling atmosphere of racing through the narrow streets of Monte Carlo, highlighting the elegance and speed of the cars in one of the most prestigious events on the Formula 1 calendar.
Measuring approximately 60 x 40 cm (23 x 15 inches), the poster was printed using offset lithography by J. Ramel in Nice and Imprimerie Monegasque in Monte Carlo. Its vibrant design and historical significance make it a sought-after piece for motorsport enthusiasts and collectors alike.
The 1970 Monaco Grand Prix, held on May 10, marked the third round of the Formula 1 World Championship. Jochen Rindt claimed victory in his Lotus 49C-Ford after a dramatic final-lap pass. Jack Brabham finished second in his Brabham BT33-Ford, and Henri Pescarolo took third place in a Matra MS120. The race, which covered 80 laps of the 3.145 km (1.954 mi) street circuit, was a true test of skill and strategy, with Rindt’s remarkable performance capping a thrilling event.
Artist: Michael Turner
Size: 23 x 15 inches
Print Technique: Offset Lithograph
Year: 1970 second Printing
Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Monaco Grand Prix 1970 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
