Antique Map of Aveyron ‘France’ by v. Levasseur, 1854

Reference
BG-05614/37
Maker
Victor Levasseur (Artist)
Date
1854
Region
Europe
Category
Antique Map
Sheet size
35.5 x 52.5 cm (14.0 x 20.7 in)
Condition
Good
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 180

Antique map titled 'Dépt. de 'l'Aveyron'. Map of the French department of Aveyron, France. This area of France, centred on Rodez, is famous for its production of Roquefort, a flavorful ewe's milk blue cheese. This region is also known for the legendary Bete du Gevaudan, a terrible man-wolf who terrorizes the countryside. The Chemin St. Jacques also passes through the northern part of this department. The whole is surrounded by elaborate decorative engravings designed to illustrate both the natural beauty and trade richness of the land. There is a short textual history of the regions depicted on both the left and right sides of the map. This map originates from ‘Atlas National de la France Illustré’. Published by A. Combette, Paris, 1854.

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