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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Niederbronn Les Bains by Lucien Blumer for the Chemins de Fer D’Alsace et de Lorraine c 1930
Artist: Blum, Lucien
Printer: Imp Alsacienne, Strasbourg
Size: 25 x 39 ” / 62 x 100 cm
On/Off Linen: on linen
Print Technique: lithograph
Year: 1930c
Condition & Comments: Excellent
Poster for the Chemins de Fer d’Alsace et Lorraine c1930 with artwork by Lucien Blum.
Allevard Les Bains by Coulon for the PLM French Railways
Artist: Coulon, Eric
Printer: Imp Picard, 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
Poster for the PLM Railways by Eric Coulon c1930 there is also the indication of Dauphine which is a part of France that covers several departments today. Dauphin is actually the heir apparent of France. Many things in this region are titled Dauphine including a well known journal today.
La Mure d’Isere – PLM
Oraim, 1928
This original French travel poster was commissioned by the PLM Railways (Paris–Lyon–Méditerranée) to promote travel to La Mure, a commune in the Isère department in southeastern France.
The composition uses strong, vibrant color, dominated by yellow and blue tones. The town of La Mure is depicted in an en plein air style, emphasizing light and atmosphere rather than strict architectural detail. The lower portion of the poster is divided into two scenic vignettes: at left, Les Lacs, featuring a statue of a man on horseback set within a mountainous landscape; at right, the Chemins de Fer Électrique de La Mure, illustrating the region’s electric railway line and its dramatic route through the terrain.
The poster reflects the PLM’s broader effort during the interwar period to promote regional tourism by combining landscape, infrastructure, and cultural landmarks within a single image. It is a representative example of French railway advertising from the late 1920s.
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Details
Title: La Mure d’Isere – PLM
Artist: Oraim
Date: 1928
Size: 25.5 × 39 inches
Linen backed: Yes
Comments: Original French travel poster. Linen backed. Excellent condition with strong color and well-preserved printing. Ready to frame.
The French Alpes by Fontarosa French Railways 1960c
Artist: Lucien Fontanarosa
Printer: Draeger, Paris
Size: 25 x 39 ” / 62 x 100 cm
On/Off Linen: Delay approx 2 weeks to linen-back before delivery
Print Technique: offset lithograph
Year: 1960c
Condition & Comments: Excellent
French Alpes with artwork by Fontanarosa
Geneve – Saleve chemin de fer electrique by Francois Gos 1930
Artist: Gos, Francois
Printer: (Not provided)
Size: 32 x 63 centimeters
On/Off Linen: On Linen
Year: 1930
Condition & Comments: Excellent
Right outside of Geneve you can take the telepherique up to the skiing stations Saleve. The poster is a timetable for the electric train schedule. Rare Ski item for a collector of ski posters. RARE….
Palais et Foret de Fontainebleau by Julien Lacaze 1924
Artist: Lacaze, Julien
Printer: l’Imp. Maulde et Renou, Paris
Size: 31 x 42 ” / 80 x 107 cm
On/Off Linen: Delay approx 2 weeks to linen-back before delivery
Print Technique: lithograph
Year: 1924
Condition & Comments: Excellent
Chemins de Fer Paris PLM French Railways poster to Fontainebleau with circuits that travel through the Forest of Fontainebleau during the months from April to November in 1924. You could travel on the Autocars or small open bus. You bought your ticket in Paris and it included the trip to and from Fountainebleau and tour on one of the circuits. The top part of the poster is the Palace and the map shows the circuits offered. Excellent condition.
Chateau de Nantes by Pierre Commarmond 1930
Artist: Commarmond, Pierre
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: 1930
Condition & Comments: Excellent
Chemin de Fer PLM French Railways poster to Nantes for a visit to the Chateau “Le Grand Logis”.
Quiberon in the Morbihan by Symonnol c1930
Artist: Symonnol
Printer: Imp Chaix, Paris
Size: 26 x 39 ” / 66 x 100 cm
On/Off Linen: Delay approx 2 weeks to linen-back before delivery
Print Technique: lithograph
Year: 1930
Condition & Comments: Excellent
Quiberon one of the most west points in france with a view on the famous Grotte de Port Bara with artwork by Symonnol.
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).
Lady golfer by Grellet c 1910 excellent
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
FONT-ROMEU — HIVER COMME ETE: LA SANTE — SNCF — 1937 Ski & Golf
Original French travel poster promoting the mountain resort of Font-Romeu, issued by the SNCF in 1937. Located in the Pyrenees near the Spanish border, Font-Romeu is one of the earliest ski resorts in France. The poster presents the resort as a destination for all seasons, promoting skiing during the winter months and golf during the summer, while emphasizing the region’s sunshine, mountain air, and healthful climate. The design reflects the growing popularity of alpine tourism in France during the 1930s.
Artist: Anonymous
Title: Font-Romeu – Hiver comme ete: la sante
Printer: Technique Publicitaire, Paris
Size: 24 1/4 x 39 1/8 inches / 61.6 x 99.4 cm
On / Off Linen: On linen
Print Technique: Lithograph
Year: 1937
Condition & Comments: A condition.
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.
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