Pyrenees Travel Poster: Excursions aux bains de mer et aux Pyrénées by Chemins de fer du Midi, 1880
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The artwork we print is faithfully restored from the original source - usually a museum, auction house or private collection.
We never replace, redraw or invent the artist’s work using generative AI.
Restored from the original 1880 artwork and printed to museum-grade archival standards. Full description
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Cie des chemins de fer du Midi; excursions aux bains de mer et aux Pyrénées, created for the Compagnie des Chemins de...
Continue readingCie des chemins de fer du Midi; excursions aux bains de mer et aux Pyrénées, created for the Compagnie des Chemins de fer du Midi in 1880 by an unknown poster artist, is a joyful call to the sun-bathed Atlantic coast and the cool Pyrenean valleys of southwest France. At the top, a bold, slanted banner shouts CHEMINS DE FER DU MIDI in canary-yellow letters against slate blue, while a ring of vignettes celebrates the region: a beach scene with a striped bathing tent at Biarritz, the mountain lake “Lac Bleu,” spa pavilions at Eaux-Bonnes, the château at Pau, and even a circular image of bullfighting at St. Sébastien. The palette—red, yellow, and warm beige—glows like late-afternoon light on sand and stone, capturing the romance of Belle Époque travel.
This listing is for a museum-quality fine art print, produced by The Unique Maps Co. Choose archival, acid-free art paper for a crisp print with a subtle matte finish, or artist’s cotton canvas for a textured, gallery look. We offer a range of sizes, optional framing, and bespoke matting. Personalization is available—add a short inscription, a commemorative date, or a custom title plate—so your print arrives ready to hang and enjoy.
About the maker: the Compagnie des Chemins de fer du Midi served the southwest of France from Bordeaux to the Spanish frontier, with branches climbing into the Pyrenees and along the Basque and Landes coasts. The company was an early champion of leisure travel, publicizing spa cures, sea bathing, and mountain excursions with richly colored lithographic posters. This sheet even points travelers to the company’s offices in Paris (Boulevard Haussmann) and Bordeaux (Cours du XXX Juillet), a small historical detail that anchors the poster in its time.
Why this destination matters: the poster invites “excursions aux bains de mer et aux Pyrénées,” highlighting a constellation of names that still spark wanderlust—Arcachon, Biarritz, Guéthary, St-Jean-de-Luz, Hendaye (St. Sébastien), Pau, Lourdes, Cauterets, Bagnères-de-Luchon, and Ax-les-Thermes among others. It advertises discounted return, family, and circular-tour tickets—an early glimpse of the package-holiday idea—and celebrates the varied pleasures of the region, from seaside promenades and surfing coves to thermal baths and high-mountain walks.
Design lovers will appreciate the confident typography, strong diagonal headline, and panel layout that organizes information while leaving room for picturesque views. The red border and apricot-beige fields set off the black and crimson type, while the vignettes add storytelling charm—the little figures wading under parasols at Biarritz, the bridge into Pau, and the forested slopes at Cauterets. Warm, travel-inviting colors make this print an easy focal point for entryways, living rooms, or a study, especially in spaces with oak, rattan, leather, or brass accents.
A wonderful gift for Francophiles, rail enthusiasts, and anyone who has hiked in the Pyrenees, summered on the Basque coast, or made a pilgrimage to Lourdes. Perfect for Christmas, birthdays, Father’s or Mother’s Day, or a housewarming—particularly for someone returning from southwest France with golden memories of sun, sea, and mountains.
If you're not sure what size to order, or you're looking for a custom order of some kind – a different size, a different colour, a special frame – then please contact me. I usually respond within a few minutes.
You can see an example of my fine art personalisation service in the fifth image. Zoom in and take a look. My personalised artwork is always very well received. Take a look at more examples of personalisation.
You can also choose to age your art print to make it look older. This is popular amongst my customers who want their artwork to look like an older, antique print. You can see an example of ageing in the sixth product image, or go ahead and check out lots of examples of other aged artwork.
The model in the listing images is holding the 24x36in (60x90cm) version of this art print.
I can print and frame this beautiful piece of art at sizes up to 3 metres (10ft). If you are looking for a size or framing option that isn't available online, please get in touch.
This artwork is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. My standard frames come in six colours (black, dark brown, dark grey, antique gold, oak and white), and custom framing is available for an additional charge. My frames are glazed with super-clear museum-grade acrylic (perspex/acrylite), which is significantly less reflective than glass, safer, and will always arrive in perfect condition.
This artwork is also available as a float framed canvas, sometimes known as a shadow gap framed canvas or canvas floater. The work is printed on artist's cotton canvas and then stretched over a handmade box frame. We then "float" the canvas inside a wooden frame, which is available in a range of colours (black, dark brown, oak, antique gold and white). This is a wonderful way to present an art print without glazing in front. See some examples of float framed canvas art and explore the differences between my different finishes.
Cie des chemins de fer du Midi; excursions aux bains de mer et aux Pyrénées, created for the Compagnie des Chemins de fer du Midi in 1880 by an unknown poster artist, is a joyful call to the sun-bathed Atlantic coast and the cool Pyrenean valleys of southwest France. At the top, a bold, slanted banner shouts CHEMINS DE FER DU MIDI in canary-yellow letters against slate blue, while a ring of vignettes celebrates the region: a beach scene with a striped bathing tent at Biarritz, the mountain lake “Lac Bleu,” spa pavilions at Eaux-Bonnes, the château at Pau, and even a circular image of bullfighting at St. Sébastien. The palette—red, yellow, and warm beige—glows like late-afternoon light on sand and stone, capturing the romance of Belle Époque travel.
This listing is for a museum-quality fine art print, produced by The Unique Maps Co. Choose archival, acid-free art paper for a crisp print with a subtle matte finish, or artist’s cotton canvas for a textured, gallery look. We offer a range of sizes, optional framing, and bespoke matting. Personalization is available—add a short inscription, a commemorative date, or a custom title plate—so your print arrives ready to hang and enjoy.
About the maker: the Compagnie des Chemins de fer du Midi served the southwest of France from Bordeaux to the Spanish frontier, with branches climbing into the Pyrenees and along the Basque and Landes coasts. The company was an early champion of leisure travel, publicizing spa cures, sea bathing, and mountain excursions with richly colored lithographic posters. This sheet even points travelers to the company’s offices in Paris (Boulevard Haussmann) and Bordeaux (Cours du XXX Juillet), a small historical detail that anchors the poster in its time.
Why this destination matters: the poster invites “excursions aux bains de mer et aux Pyrénées,” highlighting a constellation of names that still spark wanderlust—Arcachon, Biarritz, Guéthary, St-Jean-de-Luz, Hendaye (St. Sébastien), Pau, Lourdes, Cauterets, Bagnères-de-Luchon, and Ax-les-Thermes among others. It advertises discounted return, family, and circular-tour tickets—an early glimpse of the package-holiday idea—and celebrates the varied pleasures of the region, from seaside promenades and surfing coves to thermal baths and high-mountain walks.
Design lovers will appreciate the confident typography, strong diagonal headline, and panel layout that organizes information while leaving room for picturesque views. The red border and apricot-beige fields set off the black and crimson type, while the vignettes add storytelling charm—the little figures wading under parasols at Biarritz, the bridge into Pau, and the forested slopes at Cauterets. Warm, travel-inviting colors make this print an easy focal point for entryways, living rooms, or a study, especially in spaces with oak, rattan, leather, or brass accents.
A wonderful gift for Francophiles, rail enthusiasts, and anyone who has hiked in the Pyrenees, summered on the Basque coast, or made a pilgrimage to Lourdes. Perfect for Christmas, birthdays, Father’s or Mother’s Day, or a housewarming—particularly for someone returning from southwest France with golden memories of sun, sea, and mountains.
If you're not sure what size to order, or you're looking for a custom order of some kind – a different size, a different colour, a special frame – then please contact me. I usually respond within a few minutes.
You can see an example of my fine art personalisation service in the fifth image. Zoom in and take a look. My personalised artwork is always very well received. Take a look at more examples of personalisation.
You can also choose to age your art print to make it look older. This is popular amongst my customers who want their artwork to look like an older, antique print. You can see an example of ageing in the sixth product image, or go ahead and check out lots of examples of other aged artwork.
The model in the listing images is holding the 24x36in (60x90cm) version of this art print.
I can print and frame this beautiful piece of art at sizes up to 3 metres (10ft). If you are looking for a size or framing option that isn't available online, please get in touch.
This artwork is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. My standard frames come in six colours (black, dark brown, dark grey, antique gold, oak and white), and custom framing is available for an additional charge. My frames are glazed with super-clear museum-grade acrylic (perspex/acrylite), which is significantly less reflective than glass, safer, and will always arrive in perfect condition.
This artwork is also available as a float framed canvas, sometimes known as a shadow gap framed canvas or canvas floater. The work is printed on artist's cotton canvas and then stretched over a handmade box frame. We then "float" the canvas inside a wooden frame, which is available in a range of colours (black, dark brown, oak, antique gold and white). This is a wonderful way to present an art print without glazing in front. See some examples of float framed canvas art and explore the differences between my different finishes.
Many of our maps and art prints are chosen as thoughtful gifts for homes, offices, studies and meaningful places.
Choose a framed option for the easiest ready-to-hang gift, or choose an unframed print if the recipient may prefer to select their own frame.
We make orders locally in 23 countries around the world, so gifts can often be produced close to the recipient. This helps them arrive faster, travel more safely, and avoid customs or import duty surprises.
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If you are not sure what to choose, please contact us. We can help you pick the right map, size, finish or delivery option.
Most orders are made locally and delivered in around 2–3 working days, depending on the product, size and destination.
We print and frame maps and artwork in 23 countries around the world, so your order is usually made close to you or your recipient. That means faster delivery, less time in transit, and no customs or import duty surprises.
Personalised and customised pieces usually take an extra 1–2 working days, because we prepare your design and send it to you for approval before printing.
Very large framed orders can take a little longer, as they need extra care in production and delivery.
Every order is carefully packaged: unframed prints are sent in a strong protective tube, while framed pieces are securely packed with protective materials around the frame.
If you need your order by a particular date, please contact us before ordering. We’ll check the best production route and delivery option for your location.
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Our standard frame is a gallery-style black ash hardwood frame, with a simple, modern look. It is approximately 20mm (0.8in) wide. You can also view some lovely customer photos of framed maps and art.
We use super-clear acrylic glazing, also known as Perspex or Acrylite, instead of traditional glass. It is lighter, safer, and has lower reflectivity, giving the artwork a clearer, cleaner appearance.
Six standard frame colours are available at no extra cost: black, dark brown, dark grey, oak, white, and antique gold. Custom framing and mounting/matting is also available for customers looking for something more specific.
Most maps, art prints, and illustrations are also available as a framed canvas. We use matte cotton canvas, stretch it over a sustainably sourced wooden box frame, and then float the piece within a wooden outer frame. The finished result is beautifully presented, with no glazing between you and the artwork.
All frames are supplied ready to hang, with either string or brackets fitted to the back. Very large frames will include heavy-duty hanging plates and/or a mounting baton. If you have any questions, please get in touch.
We can also supply old maps and artwork on canvas, foam board, cotton rag, and other materials.
If you would prefer to frame your map or artwork yourself, please read our size guide before ordering.
Every restored art print begins with the original artist’s work—never an AI-generated replacement.
Our London studio works from carefully selected source material from museums, libraries, archives and private collections. We restore age-related damage, faded colour and imperfect reproduction while preserving the artist’s composition, brushwork, line, texture and period character.
We do not use generative AI to redraw, reinterpret or invent the artwork. Digital restoration is used only to recover and reproduce the original work as faithfully as possible.
Once restored, the master artwork is prepared for your chosen size and finish. Your piece is then printed and, where selected, framed close to its delivery destination.
Our giclée art prints use acid-free 200gsm archival matte paper and fade-resistant pigment inks for a rich, museum-quality finish. Framed art prints use crystal-clear optical acrylic and arrive ready to hang.
Framed canvas and specialist cotton-rag editions are also available. Learn more about our materials and finishes.
If you are not happy with your order for any reason, contact me and I'll get it fixed ASAP, free of charge. Please see my returns and refund policy for more information.
I am very confident you will like your restored map or art print. I have been doing this since 1984. I'm a 5-star Etsy seller. I have sold tens of thousands of maps and art prints and have over 5,000 real 5-star reviews. My work has been featured in interior design magazines, on the BBC, and on the walls of dozens of 5-star hotels.
I use a unique process to restore maps and artwork that is massively time consuming and labour intensive. Hunting down the original maps and illustrations can take months. I use state of the art and eye-wateringly expensive technology to scan and restore them. As a result, I guarantee my maps and art prints are a cut above the rest. I stand by my products and will always make sure you're 100% happy with what you receive.
Almost all of my maps and art prints look amazing at large sizes (200cm, 6.5ft+) and I can frame and deliver them to you as well, via special oversized courier. Contact me to discuss your specific needs.
