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.
PARIS OPERA ROMEO AND JULIETTE BY MARC CHAGALL 1964
Marc Chagall painted the ceiling of the Paris Opera, officially known as the Palais Garnier, in 1963. His work replaced the original design by Jules-Eugène Lenepveu and was unveiled in 1964. The mural spans 2,400 square feet and celebrates famous composers like Mozart, Wagner, and Debussy. Using vivid colors and dreamlike imagery, Chagall created a striking contrast with the opera’s classical architecture. Initially, some critics felt it clashed with the historic setting, but it later became a beloved feature of the opera house.
In 1969, Chagall designed a travel poster for Air France featuring Romeo and Juliet. The artwork shows the lovers floating in an embrace above a colorful landscape, blending fantasy and romance. His deep blues, reds, and yellows create a dreamlike atmosphere, reflecting France’s cultural richness. Today, this poster remains one of the most well-known travel images linked to his work.
Artist: CHAGALL, MARC Printer: MOURLOT IMPRIMERIE Size: 25 x 39″ / 62 x 100 cm On/Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: stone lithograph Year: 1964 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
PARIS OPERA ROMEO AND JULIETTE BY MARC CHAGALL 1964
Chagall who painted the ceilings of the Paris Opera had this poster take a portion from the ceiling and reproduced it by mourlot a artistic printer who does printing by way of stone lithography rare…
GORGES DU FIER LAKE ANNECY SNCF ORIGINAL VINTAGE POSTER 1950 circa
Original vintage poster created by Compagnie des Arts Photomecaniques de Paris circa 1950. The poster features views on to the gorges de Fier near Annecy. The Gorges cuts through the landscape with impressive cliffs and walkways that look down hundreds of feet. The inset at the top is the famous Chateau de Montrottier which is located in Annecy. It rests on top of the highest point of the town and overlooks the lakes and mountains there. The Montrottiers ruled the region. The poster is quite rare and we have 2 models both a black and white and color model. Both are in unused condition mounted on linen.
Title: Gorges du Fier size 13.4 x 19 inches
year: 1950 c
printer: Cie des Arts, Paris
condition: A Excellent
GORGES DU FIER LAKE ANNECY ORIGINAL VINTAGE POSTER 1937
poster created for the PLM travel to destinations throughout france.
Golf Sur La Côte d’Azur
Artist: Bruce Skilbeck (hand signed)
Date: 2002
Printer: Alpes Maritimes
Size: 20 × 27 in / 50 × 70 cm
Print Type: Offset lithograph
Condition: Excellent “A”
Comments: Limited edition of 300, each hand signed by the artist
We are the exclusive dealers worldwide of Bruce Skilbeck’s work. All of his limited-edition posters, including Golf Sur La Côte d’Azur, are available only through us. Each was produced in a small edition of 300 and individually hand signed by the artist.
This design presents a golfer poised on the Côte d’Azur, with a sweeping view of the Mediterranean Sea. Rendered in a vintage travel-poster style, it recalls the golden era of French poster art while capturing the Riviera’s timeless atmosphere.
An authentic, original Skilbeck poster in excellent condition and mounted on linen.
Artist: ALO Printer: Moullot, Marseille Size: 25 x 39″ / 62 x 100 cm On/Off Linen: Delay approx 2 weeks to linen-back before delivery Print Technique: lithograph Year: 1930
Mallorca by Alo c1930 on linen excellent
Rare poster for the BALEARIC ISLANDS OFF SPAIN FORMENTERA, MALLORCA ORIGINAL LITHOGRAPH CREATED BY THE PARIS LYON MEDITERRANEE RAILWAYS WHERE YOU TOOK THE TRAIN AND YOUR TICKET CONTINUES ON BOAT SUPPLIED BY COMPAGNIE DE NAVIGATION MIXTE. RARE Ready to ship. Poster is A condition ! The poster in excellent condition on linen
Artist: Carlu, Jean Printer: Air France, Paris Size: 25 x 39″ / 62 x 100 cm On/Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: lithograph Year: 1930
Air France Europe by Jean Carlu c1930 on linen excellent
Vignettes of all the place to visit in Europe, eiffel tower, greek vase, etc. The Poster man is hanging posters of all the destinations. The poster shows a stain in the photo but that is only in the photo and not the poster as its another poster. The poster in excellent condition on linen
Artist: Pean, Rene Printer: Cornille & Serre, Paris Size: 31 x 42″ / 79 x 106.7 cm On/Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: stone lithograph Year: 1910 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
PLM poster for travel to the Alpes by Rene Pean c1900 on linen
Important poster for travel to the Alpes by Rene Pean. You bought your ticket at the train station and it included passage in these open cars which could carry 12 passengers or more right up to the station where your final destination was. The poster in excellent condition on linen
Artist: Dorival, Georges Printer: Cornille & Serre, Paris Size: 25 x 39″ / 62 x 100 cm On/Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: stone lithograph Year: 1930
Chemin de Fer poster for travel to NOrmandie by Geo Dorival c 1930 on linen
Travel poster for the Chemins de Fer by Georges Dorival. The poster in excellent condition on linen
Veneux-les-Sablons – Fontainebleau was created by Prieur circa 1930 for the PLM (Paris–Lyon–Méditerranée) railways to promote travel to the Fontainebleau region. The design, in a strong Art Deco style, shows a vibrant lakeside scene with trees and reflections, evoking the peaceful leisure of this popular retreat just outside Paris.
Veneux-les-Sablons, near the edge of the Fontainebleau forest and close to the Seine, was a favored destination for weekend visitors and artists in the early 20th century. The poster’s bold geometric forms and vivid colors are characteristic of French railway advertising of the interwar years.
Printed in Paris by lithography, this rare example has been mounted on linen and is in excellent “A” condition.
Title: Veneux-les-Sablons – Fontainebleau
Artist: Prieur
Date: c.1930
Printer: Imp., Paris
Size: 25 × 39 in
Print Type: Lithograph
Condition: Excellent “A” on linen
Comments: Rare Art Deco PLM railway poster showing a colorful view over a lake in the Fontainebleau region, a well-known leisure spot for Parisians in the 1930s.
Artist: Ploz Printer: Champenois, Paris Size: 29 x 41″ / 73.7 x 104.1 cm On/Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: stone lithograph Year: 1900 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
PLM poster for travel to the Vichy by Ploz c1900 on linen
Important poster for travel to Vichy by Ploz. View on to the Casino of Vichy with Elegant people out and about the town. Ploz does this elegant poster which is now a rare find. The poster in excellent condition on linen
Artist: Besnard Size: 31 x 41.5″ / 80 x 105.5 cm On/Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: stone lithograph Year: 1900 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Talloires & Lac D’Annecy by Besnard c1900 on linen excellent
Besnard did this poster for the Paris Lyon Mediterranee French Railways in 1900. The view is from Talloires looking out to the Chateau de Duignt. Beautiful piece in excellent A condition on linen Poster is very Rare stone lithograph
Artist: Cassandre Printer: Cassandre Estate, Paris Size: 46 x 35″ / 117 x 89 cm On/Off Linen: Unlined Print Technique: lithograph Year: 1985 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
LMS Best Way by AM Cassandre 1985
Poster Created by the estate of Cassandre in 1985 to pay tribute to his most famous image. It is done in fine lithography and on arches canson paper. Printed in a limited edition this is 1/2 the price you will find this poster for.
APPROVAL 2020-21-10-02 By the ESTATE OF AM.CASSANDRE
Tunis la blanche — Mosquée de Sidi Youssef was created for the Paris–Lyon–Méditerranée (PLM) railway to promote travel to North Africa. The scene captures the striking white architecture of the Mosque of Sidi Youssef in the heart of Tunis, its minaret rising above the surrounding buildings under a bright sky.
The poster invites travelers to reach Tunis in “36 heures de Marseille par mer” or “6 heures d’Antibes par avion,” highlighting the ease of connection from France. The travel season is given as “octobre–mai,” encouraging visitors to enjoy the city in the cooler months.
Printed by Affiches Moullot in Marseille–Paris using stone lithography, the work combines the clarity of early 20th-century travel advertising with a distinctive view of the medina.
Title: Tunis la blanche — Mosquée de Sidi Youssef (PLM)
Artist: Anonymous
Date: c.1920
Commissioner: Chemins de fer PLM (Paris–Lyon–Méditerranée)
Printer: Affiches Moullot, Marseille–Paris
Size: ≈108 × 78 cm
Print Type: Stone lithograph
Tunis La Blanche PLM Travel poster c 1900
Travel poster on the PLM railways to Tunis with for the season from October to May which is the winter season in France. The MOsque pictured is the Sidi Youssef. Poster printed by Moullot Imprimerie Marseille excellent and rare on linen
