Le Vieux Pont, Orthez Poster

France c. 1955

40 x 25 in (102 x 64 cm)

ID #FF27C-PK20-6-LZ

"ORTHEZ (BÉARN) / LE VIEUX PONT / FRANCE"

 

This black and white poster promotes the commune Orthez, former capital of the traditional province of Béarn. Situated in the Pyrénées mountain range, the town is a beautiful display of historic architecture. Poster features a photograph of the old bridge (le vieux pont) in Orthez, a 14th-century bridge that crosses the Gave de Pau. A small map of France is present in the bottom left with its location marked.

One in a series of French travel posters designed to promote tourism and travel by train, specifically advertising the country's beautiful historic monuments accessible by train.

Photo: Jové - Pau

Printer: S.F.I.P.E, Paris

Condition: Please note creasing throughout poster, natural discoloration, and very minor tears at 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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