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.
This beautiful original travel poster, “Visitez La Tunisie” (Visit Tunisia), was created by the artist Yahia to promote tourism to Tunisia during the postwar period. Printed in Paris by Rene Sicard, it features a warm and atmospheric Art Deco-inspired composition showing figures walking through a sunlit Tunisian town with traditional architecture and Mediterranean light.
Yahia’s artwork captures the romantic vision of North Africa as presented in mid-century French travel campaigns—combining painterly detail with refined graphic design. The result is a serene and inviting image that exemplifies the charm of 1950s French poster art.
The poster is currently not linen-backed. Professional museum-quality linen-backing can be provided upon request, with an estimated two-week turnaround before shipping.
Artist: Yahia
Title: Visitez La Tunisie (Visit Tunisia)
Date: 1950s
Printer: Rene Sicard, Paris
Size: 24.5 × 39.5 in (62 × 100 cm)
Print Type: Lithograph
Condition: Excellent / Unbacked
Comments: Original 1950s French travel poster by Yahia promoting tourism to Tunisia. Printed by Rene Sicard, Paris. Vibrant color and superb condition. Museum-quality linen backing available on request (approx. two weeks delay).
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.
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
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
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
