• 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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Ancient map of the Pays d'Aunis province, La Rochelle, 1627

SKU:  194844

Ancient map of the Pays d'Aunis province, La Rochelle, 1627

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The "Carte du Pais D'Aunis Ville et Gouvernement de La Rochelle" (1627) by Melchior Tavernier is a remarkable historical map that captures the geographic and strategic essence of the Pays d'Aunis region, with a special emphasis on the fortified city of La Rochelle. Created during a critical period in French history, this map reflects the region's significance as a Huguenot stronghold and a center of maritime and military activity during the Siege of La Rochelle (1627–1628).

This map was produced during the Siege of La Rochelle (1627–1628), a pivotal conflict in which the Catholic forces of King Louis XIII, under the command of Cardinal Richelieu, besieged the Protestant stronghold of La Rochelle. The siege was part of the broader struggle between Catholics and Huguenots in France, ultimately leading to the city’s capitulation and a significant loss of autonomy for the Huguenots. The map serves as a geographic record of the region during this period of intense military and political activity.

The 1627 map by Melchior Tavernier is both a cartographic and historical treasure. It offers valuable insights into the geography of the Pays d'Aunis, the strategic importance of La Rochelle, and the artistic traditions of early modern French mapmaking. Today, it is highly regarded by historians, collectors, and cartography enthusiasts for its detailed depiction of a region and era marked by conflict, resilience, and transformation.

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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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