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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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
Join the Sun on a Ski-Run in France — Jacques Dubois — circa 1955
Original French travel poster by Jacques Dubois promoting winter sports in France. The design features a stylized sun figure seated on a chairlift above a snow-covered alpine landscape, with clear skies and mountain peaks in the background. The composition reflects the graphic style of mid-century tourism advertising, using simplified forms and strong color contrasts for clarity and impact.
Issued by the Ministry of Public Works, Transport and Tourism (Commissariat Général au Tourisme), the poster was produced to promote skiing in the French Alps during the post-war expansion of winter tourism.
Jacques Dubois (1912–1994) was a French graphic artist active in the mid-20th century, known for his work in travel and promotional posters.
Printed in France by Imprimerie S.A. Courbet, Paris, this lithographic poster is an original example of 1950s French tourism material.
Details
Title: Join the Sun on a Ski-Run in France
Artist: Jacques Dubois
Year: circa 1955
Printer: Imp. S.A. Courbet, Paris
Size: 24.5 x 39.5 inches / 62 x 100 cm
On / Off Linen: On linen
Print Type: Lithograph
Condition: Excellent A
Comments: Original vintage poster issued by the French Ministry of Public Works, Transport and Tourism promoting skiing in France.
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.
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
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