• presentation of the map reproduction without a frame
  • detail of the map from the centre
  • detail of the map from the centre left
  • detail of the map from the top left corner
  • detail of the map from the bottom left corner
  • detail of the map from the top right corner
  • detail of the map from the bottom right corner
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Old tourisme map of French castles, 1954

SKU:  194811

Old tourisme map of French castles, 1954

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The 1954 Direction Générale du Tourisme Map of French Châteaux (Castles) is a beautifully crafted promotional map designed to highlight France's rich architectural and cultural heritage. Published by the French government's tourism agency, this map serves as a visual guide for travelers interested in exploring the country’s most iconic castles, particularly in regions renowned for their historic significance and architectural grandeur.

The map spans all of France, with particular emphasis on regions celebrated for their concentration of châteaux, such as the Loire Valley, Île-de-France, Normandy, and Provence. These areas, known for their historical significance, showcase castles from various periods, including medieval fortresses, Gothic masterpieces, and Renaissance palaces.

Prominent landmarks such as Château de Chambord, Château de Chenonceau, Château de Versailles, and Château d’Amboise are highlighted. Each château represents a piece of France’s history, from royal residences to strategic strongholds, reflecting the evolution of French architecture and culture.

The map is both functional and decorative. It features stylized illustrations of castles, vibrant colors, and artistic cartouches that evoke the romance and grandeur of France’s châteaux. Travel routes, nearby towns, and scenic areas are marked to assist tourists in planning their visits. By combining artistic appeal with practical information, the map serves as both a travel guide and a keepsake.

Published during a period of post-war recovery, this map reflects France’s efforts to revive its tourism industry. By promoting its cultural landmarks, the map encouraged domestic and international visitors to explore the country’s storied past and stunning landscapes.

This map remains a charming artifact of mid-20th-century tourism, celebrating France’s châteaux as enduring symbols of its historical and architectural heritage. It exemplifies the role of cartography in promoting cultural tourism.

Materials

Cotton canvas, matte photo paper, fine art paper, pigmented inks.

  • The canvas it's 99 % cotton, 450 gr/sqm;
  • The matte photo paper it's acid-free (archival paper), 190 gr/sqm;
  • The fine art photo paper it's satinated (semi-glossy), 140 gr/sqm.

Shipping & Returns

Dispatching time: 1-2 days.

* AirMail option: The orders will be sent by priority registered mail, usually via client National Post (USPS, Canada Post, Royal Mail, LaPoste, Deutsche Post, PostNL, etc). The delivery times are not guaranteed, sometimes it will take longer and these are beyond our control. Tracking number will be provided. Clients from US and Canada cannot track the parcels as the tracking numbers are not rolled in USPS and Canada Post systems.

* UPS standard: The orders will be sent with UPS expedited option. The delivery time it's between 5-11 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.

* UPS express: : The orders will be sent with UPS express saver. The delivery time it's between 4-7 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.

Framing tips

Both type of materials, paper and canvas prints come rolled and will be need to be taken to your local framers.

The image it's printed with a border of 0.6 " (1.5 cm), for framing purposes only.

If you have already a frame, be sure you send us the exact size of the print that will fit inside the frame. We're printing on vectorial plotters so the size could slightly be more or less with 0.4" (1 cm).

If you plan to have the canvas print stretched on wooden frame, you'll need additional border, so please let us know after placing the order.

The images above was cropped from the image at the biggest size available (keeping the best quality and aspect /ratio), so, for good details please choose biggest dimensions that will suit your preferences / space.

Care Instructions

The print media (canvas or photo paper) could be cleaned only with a dry, soft cloth.

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