• 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 tourism map of the Loire Valley, Chateaux map, 1951

SKU:  194758

Old tourism map of the Loire Valley, Chateaux map, 1951

€74,00 EUR
€74,00 EUR
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The 1951 French Department of Tourism Map of the Loire Valley is a beautifully crafted illustration celebrating one of France's most picturesque and historically rich regions. Designed to promote tourism, this map emphasizes the Loire Valley’s cultural heritage, natural beauty, and its collection of magnificent Renaissance châteaux, often referred to as the “Garden of France.”

This pictorial map highlights the Loire River as the lifeblood of the region, winding gracefully through verdant landscapes dotted with charming villages, vineyards, and orchards. The map is adorned with illustrations of the Loire Valley’s most iconic castles, including Château de Chambord, Château de Chenonceau, and Château d’Amboise, each rendered in detail to showcase their architectural grandeur.

Key cities such as Tours, Blois, and Orléans are prominently featured, providing a sense of orientation while inviting travelers to explore their rich history and vibrant culture. Roads, rivers, and railways are clearly marked to aid navigation, making the map as functional as it is decorative.

Surrounding the central geography are delightful vignettes that capture the essence of the Loire Valley. These include depictions of wine production, pastoral scenes, and historical moments, such as Joan of Arc's connection to Orléans. The map's borders are often embellished with elegant floral patterns or symbols of French heritage, adding to its artistic charm.

Printed in vivid colors and designed with a blend of accuracy and whimsy, the map is as much a practical guide for mid-20th-century tourists as it is a celebration of the region’s enduring allure.

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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