Saint-Palais-sur-Mer - Environs of Royan - Vintage Poster by Roger Soubie - Circa 1930

A sunlit tribute to the Charente coastline, this original travel poster by Roger Soubie, circa 1930, invites us to enjoy the gentle summer ambiance of the Royan area, and more precisely of Saint-Palais-sur-Mer. Created for the Chemins de Fer de l'État and printed by Daude Frères, this linen-backed lithograph measuring 41.3 x 29.3 inches, in A condition, celebrates the rise of seaside tourism in the interwar years with elegance and carefree charm.

Framed by tall parasol pines, a young couple strolls in light summer attire, while below them, bathers and walkers populate the golden beach. Soubie’s fluid line and rich color blocks faithfully convey the lighthearted and inviting atmosphere of a summer by the sea. The background reveals a typical coastal panorama of the region: cliffs, rocky outcrops, and the emerald waters of the Atlantic.

Roger Soubie, a master of French travel posters, demonstrates here his talent for making a destination desirable without exaggeration—everything breathes the quiet joy of a holiday made accessible by train.