Le Puy-En-Velay Poster

France c. 1955

40 x 25 in (102 x 64 cm)

ID #FF27C-PK19-3-LZ

"FRANCE / LE PUY-EN-VELAY"

 

This black and white poster features a photo of Le Puy-en-Velay, Haute-Loire, France. It is located near the Loire, and famous for a wide range of things; lentils, lacemaking, religious history and architecture. Visible in the poster is the Le Puy Cathedral, a centre of pilgrimage and a national monument built at the highest point of the city. It is part of a multi-location UNESCO World Heritage Site.

One in a series of French travel posters designed to promote tourism, specifically advertising the country's culture, history, and architecture.

Printer: Sapho, Paris

Condition: Good; please note some creasing throughout poster and natural discoloration.

Material: This poster is on paper, but please note that we offer linen-backing for an additional cost. Email us at postermuseum@gmail.com for more details.

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