Vintage Travel Posters: Explore the World with Poster France
Step into the golden age of travel with our curated collection of vintage French and Italian travel posters.
• French Railway History: Discover posters from the independent railway companies of pre-1900 France, through the PLM era, to the standardized SNCF designs of 1937.
• Italian Rarity: Admire rare Italian travel posters, including ENIT designs from the 1920s and 30s, preserved despite WWII’s devastation.
• Timeless Appeal: Each poster captures the romance of travel and the artistic innovation of its era.
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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.
Wagon Lits Swiss by Andre Francoisi 1980’s original
Artist: Francois, Andre
Printer: Wagon lits
Size: 26 x 34 ” / 60 x 90 cm
On/Off Linen: Unlined
Print Technique: serigraph
Year: 1980’s
Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Poster printed in Serigraph Silkscreen for the Wagon Lits in Switzeralnd. Take the train in comfort and class with your own cabin with bed on the Suise Railways. Original printing.
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).
New York Central Railroad by Belck 1950
Artist: Belck
Size: 15 7/8 x 21 in / 40.4 x 53.5 cm
On/Off Linen: On Linen
Print Technique: lithograph
Year: 1950
Rare poster for New York Central Railroad circa 1950 with a view on to the beautiful Mohawk valley. Rare and important
Middelkerke by Herman Verbaere c1950
Artist: Verbaere, Herman
Size: 25 x 39 ” / 62 x 100 cm
On/Off Linen: Delay approx 2 weeks to linen-back before delivery
Print Technique: lithograph
Year: 1950
poster for the beaches of Middelkerke in Belgium
Spoletto in Umbria by Cesare Simonetti 1927 on linen excellent
Spoletto in Umbria by Cesare Simonetti 1927 on linen excellent original printing
Cesare Simonetti designed the Spoleto / Umbria poster in 1927 for the Italian State Railways’ tourism campaign. This lithographic poster, measuring approximately 39¼ x 27¾ inches, captures Spoleto’s charm with a design reflecting the artistic trends of the time.
Spoleto, a historic town in Umbria, features medieval streets, the Romanesque Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, and an ancient Roman theater. Often called the “green heart of Italy,” Umbria is known for its rolling landscapes, rich history, and cultural heritage.
During the 1920s, the Italian State Railways promoted domestic travel through striking posters. These advertisements encouraged Italians and international visitors to explore the country’s scenic and historic sites by train.
Cesare Simonetti, born in 1862, was well-known for his commercial art, particularly travel posters. His work appeared in various auctions, demonstrating his lasting influence on early 20th-century Italian design. The Spoleto poster remains a remarkable piece, blending art and travel promotion to highlight Umbria’s timeless appeal.
Artist: Simonetti, Cesare
Printer: Salomone, Roma
Size: 27.5 x 39 ” / 70 x 100 cm
On/Off Linen: On Linen
Print Technique: lithograph original printing
Year: 1927
Ferrara by Mario Borgoni c1920’s excellent
Title: Ferrara
Artist: MARIO BORGONI (1869-1936)
Date: 1928
Size: 27 x 38.5 inches
Printer: Richter & C., Naples
Condition: Excellent A beautiful (this poster is difficult to find in this condition)
Ferrara Mario Borgoni Italy – Mario Borgoni, an Italian artist known for his travel posters, designed the Ferrara poster as part of his promotional work for the Italian tourism industry and Enit the Italian Railways in 1928. Pictured is the Castello Estense (Este Castle) is a moated medieval fortress located in the center of Ferrara, Italy. It was built in 1385 by Niccolò II d’Este, the ruler of Ferrara, in response to a popular uprising. The castle was designed as both a military stronghold and a noble residence, with its massive defensive towers, drawbridges, and elegant interior halls.
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.
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.
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