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.
Paquebot Normandie for the Compagnie Generale Transatlantique 1938
Artist: Anon Size: 23 x 10 ” / 59 x 27 cm On/Off Linen: Delay approx 2 weeks to linen-back before delivery Print Technique: lithograph Year: 1938 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Original lithograph from 1938 for travel agencies featuring the Paquebot Normandie The biggest boat in the world at the time. With a length of 330 meters and passenger capacity of 1971 it was quite a feat. Original posters of the Normandie are rare and it is in perfect condition on or off linen.
Artist: Gachons, Jean De Size: 25 x 39 ” / 62 x 100 cm On/Off Linen: Delay approx 2 weeks to linen-back before delivery Print Technique: lithograph Year: 1958 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Messageries Maritimes to destinations like Djibouti, Africa, Orient, Madagascar and the island of Reunion and Isle de Maurice from ports of Marseille and Port-Vendres in France. Jean des Gachons a renown ship artist did this poster for the Messageries Maritimes at Edita Paris in 1950’s.
Original vintage French lithograph travel poster for Cannes by SEM (Georges Goursat). This elegant horizontal composition promotes the famed resort town on the Cote d’Azur, depicting a stylized coastal view framed by lush Mediterranean foliage, with bold “CANNES” lettering emphasizing the destination’s prestige.
By the 1930s, Cannes had become a major summer destination, attracting an international, well-heeled clientele to its casinos, promenades, beaches, and refined social life. The poster captures the glamour and appeal of the Riviera during this period of growing tourism.
Georges Goursat (1863–1934), known as SEM, was a celebrated French caricaturist and illustrator. Born into a privileged background, he was closely familiar with high society and often depicted its lifestyle with wit and sophistication, bringing a distinctive observational quality to his work.
Artist: SEM (Georges Goursat)
Year: c. 1930
Dimensions: 46 x 31 inches / 117 x 79 cm
Medium: Lithograph on paper
Condition: Excellent
Artist: Bellini, E Size: 31 x 47 ” / 80 x 120 cm On/Off Linen: Delay approx 2 weeks to linen-back before delivery Print Technique: lithograph Year: 1960 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Celebration of Sailing in Cannes. Fireworks, salon of Boats, and regatta of Sailing boats and ships celebrating 100 years. Poster printed in lithgoraph by Devaye Cannes in excellent condition
Artist: Hook, Sandy Size: 30 1/2 x 42 ” / 77,4 x 106,6 cm On/Off Linen: Delay approx 2 weeks to linen-back before delivery Print Technique: stone lithograph Year: 1926 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Wonderful image of Lake Leman from Geneva and looking out to Steam paddleboats and in the distance Mont Blanc the highest point in Europe. The poster was made for the French public for travel on the PLM railways to Geneva. The view includes the Water Jet and view on to the town. RARE and in perfect condition.
Artist: D’Alesi, Hugo Printer: Atelier Hugo D’Aleso, Paris Size: 30.5 X 42 ” / 77.5 X 106.7 CM On/Off Linen: Mounted on Carton Print Technique: stone lithograph Year: 1900 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
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: Lancaster, E Printer: Karcher, 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: 1956 Condition & Comments: Excellent
Air France poster travel to Paris with images of the Eiffel Tower, Montmartre, Notre Dame, Trocadero, Arc de Triumph, and violins and assorted images interprets to music and good dining. Printed under the direction of Jean Carlu at the famous Imprimerie Karcher.
Station Thermale La Lechere Les Bains in the Savoie by E Maurus c1930
Artist: Maurus, E Printer: Berger, 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: 1930c Condition & Comments: Excellent
Art Deco poster for La Lechere a station where you could go for thermal baths, massages, etc in the mountains of the Savoie.
Roberto Combas Feria Nimes 1991 original Serigraphy original printing
Artist: Combas, Robert Size: 24 x 36 ” / 61 x 91.5 cm On/Off Linen: Unlined Print Technique: serigraph Year: 1990 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Original printing in Serigraphy done in 1991 by Roberto Combas for the city of Nimes where they still did Bullfights at the time. The poster is in excellent condition and the larger format of this poster can sell for upwards of $2500 at auction.
Printer: Vercasson, Paris Size: 30 x 40 ” / 76,2 x 101,6 cm On/Off Linen: Delay approx 2 weeks to linen-back before delivery Print Technique: lithograph Year: 1932 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Europeans love to take their cures. Youcan go to the mountains or by the sea and take the hot baths, and get all kinds of treatments to improve your health. Still true today and Plombieres les Bains is advertising that you can heal your enteritis and rhumatism and others ills as we can see from this jolly older fellow who now feels so good he is dancing with joy….
Pierrefonds Chemin de Fer du Nord by JC Aubry c1930
PIerrefonds with it Chateau, lake and museum are advertised in the view with the Chateau behind the Foresst with artwork by JC Aubry. In excellent condition.
Artist: Aubry, JC Printer: Paris Size: 26 x 39 ” / 66 x 100 cm On/Off Linen: On Linen Year: 1930 Condition & Comments: Excellent
