Vintage 90s Carrefour France Road Map Old Tourist Map

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

This road map of France is presented as a vertical fold-out, with a blue band at the top of the cover, titled "Carte de France". Just below, the mention "Routière et Touristique Échelle 1:1 000 000" indicates that it is a map intended for both practical and tourist use, suitable for long-distance travel. The visible side shows a schematic plan of the main French road axes, illustrated in orange on a green background, with the names of several important cities clearly legible (Paris, Nantes, Lyon, Bordeaux, etc.).

The bottom of the cover bears the mention "Les routes de vos vacances" (The roads of your holidays), typical of promotional maps distributed in supermarkets in the 1990s. In the bottom right, we find the Carrefour logo accompanied by the slogan "Avec Carrefour je positive!" (With Carrefour, I'm positive!) and the mention "30 ans de discount" (30 years of discount), which places the object in a pivotal period of the brand's communication, probably around the early 90s. The design, colors, and typography are representative of the advertising materials of that era.

The map is distinguished by its clear layout, with a central frame for the map, and white margins that accentuate the practical and legible aspect of the support. No major defects are visible on the front: the paper has a smooth appearance, without marked creases, stains, or apparent tears. The Carrefour logo and inscriptions are clear, without fading.

This type of road map was intended for temporary use during holiday departures, but it is now sought after for its decorative interest or as a testament to late 20th-century advertising graphics. The object has a compact format suitable for storage or display, and can serve as a retro element in a library, office, or thematic display case.

The visible ensemble clearly evokes the aesthetics of the 1990s, both by the slogan and by the graphic style. The absence of information on the back does not allow for further details, but the front summarizes the essence of the object.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The front is in good overall condition, with no apparent major defects.

Use and display

Perfect for retro wall decoration, furnishing a themed workspace, or staging in a vintage bookstore. Can also complement a selection of advertising objects or old road maps.

AFW Reassurance

Fast shipping and careful packaging by a professional seller, to guarantee the protection of the document until receipt.

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