Old Map of Côte d’Azur (French Riviera) by Flornoy Jean, 1950: Nice, Cannes, Monaco, Antibes, Saint-Tropez Size:28x40in (70x100cm) include data on precipitation

include data on precipitation

and the Western Blue-bird (Sialia mexicana)

The map is not merely a navigational aid but a rich historical document capturing the geopolitical and maritime significance of the region during the early 19th century

flowing through the city

Eurasian Golden Oriole)

Old Map of Côte d’Azur (French Riviera) by Flornoy Jean, 1950: Nice, Cannes, Monaco, Antibes, Saint-Tropez Size:28x40in (70x100cm) include data on precipitationLa Cte D'Azur Touristique et Monumentale, crafted in 1950 by the accomplished cartographer Flornoy Jean, stands as a captivating testament to the allure of the French Riviera at the dawn of the modern travel era. The original title, elegantly inscribed across the map, evokes both a sense of discovery and reverence for the regions storied past. This map was conceived at a time when the Cte d'Azur was emerging as a glamorous destination for travelers