Antique Map of Lozère, France – Vuillemin & Levasseur, Mid-19th Century
This finely detailed map of the department of Lozère in southern France was created by Alexandre Vuillemin and engraved by Levasseur, as part of the mid-19th century series La France. It presents a rich and decorative composition, combining geographic precision with artistic flourishes.
The map outlines the department in yellow, showing its rivers, towns, villages, and road networks, with elevations subtly rendered to reflect the mountainous terrain of the Cévennes. The vignette scenes add cultural depth: a rural figure in traditional attire, a portrait of Chaptal (chemist and statesman born in Saint-Pierre-de-Nogaret), the Pont Gothique, and pastoral scenery including sheep grazing.
The area is especially known for its natural beauty, chestnut forests, and historical isolation, making this map a valuable reference for collectors, historians, and Francophiles.
Fifty Notable Places on the Map of Lozère:
1. Mende 2. Marvejols 3. Florac 4. Langogne 5. Le Bleymard 6. Bagnols-les-Bains 7. Le Pont-de-Montvert 8. Saint-Chély-d’Apcher 9. Villefort 10. Chanac 11. Aumont-Aubrac 12. La Canourgue 13. Saint-Alban 14. Sainte-Enimie 15. Saint-Germain-du-Teil 16. Chirac 17. Javols 18. Saint-Laurent-de-Trèves 19. Ispagnac 20. Meyrueis 21. Le Malzieu 22. Rieutort-de-Randon 23. Saint-Bauzile 24. Barjac 25. Cubières 26. Le Collet-de-Dèze 27. Saint-Étienne-du-Valdonnez 28. Les Salelles 29. Le Rozier 30. Le Recoux 31. Saint-Bonnet-de-Montauroux 32. Nasbinals 33. Chasseradès 34. Le Masgros 35. Le Chayla-d'Ance 36. Saint-Frézal-d'Albuges 37. Vialas 38. Moissac-Vallée-Française 39. Bédouès 40. Saint-Julien-du-Tournel 41. Prunières 42. Esclanèdes 43. Saint-Georges-de-Lévéjac 44. Le Buisson 45. Les Hermaux 46. Servières 47. Le Born 48. Saint-Alban-sur-Limagnole 49. Saint-Sauveur-de-Ginestoux 50. Arzenc-de-Randon
Condition Report: Very good condition with wide margins. Minor age-related toning to the paper edges. Visible plate mark. No tears or repairs. Crisp original outline hand-coloring.
Framing Suggestions: A frame in natural wood or gold with a double mat—ivory with a subtle ochre or mustard inner line—would highlight the rich topography and historical figures. Ideal for display in a study, hallway, or wine lounge.
Technique: Engraving with original hand coloring Maker: A. Vuillemin (map), Levasseur (engraver), France, c. 1840s–1850s
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