Avignon - Le Vieux Pont Poster

France c. 1955

40 x 25 in (102 x 64 cm)

ID #FF27C-PK18-3-LZ

"AVIGNON / LE VIEUX PONT / FRANCE"

 

This black and white poster promotes Avignon, a commune in Vaucluse, France. Poster features a photograph of the Pont Saint-Bénézet, also known as the Pont d'Avignon, with part of the commune visible in the background. The bridge was constructed in the 12th century, then destroyed and rebuilt in the 13th century. Four of its arches remain.

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

Printer: Desfosses-Néogravure, Paris

Condition: Please note creases, natural discoloration, and tears along edges.

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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