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This travel poster map, created by Jean Moles in 1948 for the French Travel Ministry, is a detailed depiction of the Dordogne region of France.
The map is published to promote tourism in post-war France by highlighting key locales through both symbols and illustrations. The map marks important administrative centers like Périgueux and Bergerac with specific icons indicating their status as prefecture and sous-prefecture. It also uses visual symbols to denote natural and historical features such as summits, panoramic views, and ruins.
Two different tours of the region are noted, a 3 day tour (brown) and a 7 day tour (green), with suggested topping points.
Illustrations of notable landmarks and landscapes are dispersed throughout the map, providing a visual guide to the region's cultural and architectural heritage. These illustrations serve not only to orient travelers but also to showcase the region's attractions in a visually appealing manner. The inclusion of routes and landmarks suggests it was designed to aid tourists in navigating the area and discovering its various sites of interest.
The creation of the map in 1948 is significant, reflecting a period when France was rebuilding and reinvigorating its tourism industry after the devastations of the Second World War. By highlighting the scenic and historical richness of Dordogne, the map contributes to the broader effort of promoting domestic and international travel to boost the local economies and cultural appreciation within post-war France.
