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Map of Loire-Inférieure France with Nantes and Estuary by Vuillemin, 19th c

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Map of Loire-Inférieure France with Nantes and Estuary by Vuillemin, 19th c This finely engraved and hand-colored map of Loire-Inférieure (modern-day Loire-Atlantique) was created by Alexandre Vuillemin and published by Migeon in Paris as part of the Nouvel Atlas Illustré. Dating from the mid-19th century, this decorative map blends scientific geography with cultural and historical illustrations that reflect the region’s identity and importance in French history. The department is carefully laid out with rivers, towns, roads, and coastlines, highlighted in soft pink wash for the boundaries. Nantes, the capital, sits at the heart of the map, marking the confluence of trade, culture, and river navigation. The Loire River estuary flows into the Atlantic, with coastal towns like Saint-Nazaire, Paimbœuf, and Le Croisic clearly marked. The Atlantic coast, salt marshes, and river islands are finely rendered, showing the close relationship between land and water. To the left is a vignette of Nantes, depicted as a bustling port city along the Loire, with its famous castle and riverside quay. On the lower right, a portrait of General Cambronne, born in Nantes and a hero of Napoleon’s army, is shown in uniform, leaning beside a cannon. The coat of arms of the department and a decorative title complete the visual composition. Loire-Inférieure was a crucial area in France’s naval, colonial, and commercial past. Nantes was once France’s largest port and a hub for Atlantic trade, including shipbuilding and wine export. The region also played a key role in maritime navigation and the salt trade. Today, Loire-Atlantique is known for its Muscadet wines, produced near the lower Loire from the Melon de Bourgogne grape. These crisp white wines are famous for pairing with oysters and seafood and remain a defining feature of the region’s viticulture. Alexandre Vuillemin (1812–1880) was one of France’s leading 19th-century cartographers, celebrated for integrating historical portraiture and symbolic embellishment into his geographic works. His collaboration with the publisher Migeon resulted in highly collectible atlas prints that merged education with elegance. Condition summary: Very good condition. Mild age toning and minor foxing mostly confined to the margins. Plate imprint and hand-coloring remain sharp and vibrant. Framing tips: Ideal in a black, dark oak, or marine-themed frame. A neutral ivory or pale blue mat will complement the oceanic and riverine themes. UV-resistant glass is recommended to protect the delicate engraving and original color. --- Notable Locations Featured on the Map of Loire-Inférieure: 1. Nantes – Departmental capital, port city on the Loire 2. Saint-Nazaire – Key Atlantic port 3. Paimbœuf – Historic estuary town 4. Le Croisic – Fishing port and coastal commune 5. Pornic – Coastal town with salt marshes 6. Savenay – Strategic rail junction 7. Châteaubriant – Northern fortified town 8. Ancenis – Loire river crossing 9. Clisson – Known for its Italianate architecture 10. Blain – Market town with medieval château 11. Guérande – Famous for its medieval walls and sea salt 12. La Baule – Now a seaside resort (then emerging) 13. Batz-sur-Mer – Coastal salt-producing village 14. Saint-Brevin – At the mouth of the Loire 15. Pontchâteau – Inland market town 16. Machecoul – Agricultural commune 17. Rezé – Suburban commune south of Nantes 18. Couëron – On the northern Loire riverbank 19. Donges – Now known for oil refineries, then a river town 20. Saint-Mars-la-Jaille – Northeastern rural commune 21. Varades – Loire-side town near departmental border 22. Nort-sur-Erdre – On the Erdre River 23. Carquefou – Residential commune near Nantes 24. La Chapelle-sur-Erdre – Northern suburb 25. Orvault – Urbanizing area near Nantes 26. Saint-Herblain – Western suburb of Nantes 27. Indre – Near Couëron on the Loire 28. Vertou – Wine-growing commune 29. Vallet – Heart of the Muscadet wine region 30. Le Loroux-Bottereau – Viticultural village 31. Aigrefeuille-sur-Maine – Wine and farming area 32. Mouzillon – Known for Muscadet production 33. Bouaye – West of Nantes 34. Bouguenais – Industrial suburb 35. Sainte-Pazanne – Railway crossroad 36. Les Moutiers-en-Retz – Coastal commune 37. Saint-Philbert-de-Grand-Lieu – Near Grand-Lieu Lake 38. Geneston – South of Nantes 39. Legé – On the Vendée border 40. Saint-Lyphard – Entrance to the Brière wetlands 41. Missillac – Château and forested area 42. Besné – In the marshland 43. Trignac – Near Saint-Nazaire 44. La Montagne – South bank of the Loire 45. Saint-Joachim – In the heart of Brière 46. Saint-Malo-de-Guersac – Marsh village 47. Saint-Père-en-Retz – Southeast of Paimbœuf 48. Corcoué-sur-Logne – Rural commune 49. Rouans – Between Nantes and the coast 50. Vue – Small commune west of Nantes

Dimensions:
Height: 10.28 in (26.1 cm)Width: 12.8 in (32.5 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.2 mm)
Materials and Techniques:
Paper,Engraved
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
Mid-19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1850
Condition:
Very good condition. Mild age toning and minor foxing mostly confined to the margins. Plate imprint and hand-coloring remain sharp and vibrant.
Seller Location:
Langweer, NL
Reference Number:
Seller: BG-13331-431stDibs: LU3054347401172

Category

19th Century Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

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Map of Loire-Inférieure France with Nantes and Estuary by Vuillemin, 19th c

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