Feature Points
VINTAGE PRINT REPRODUCTION: Historic reproduction of 1657 Paris France Walled City Street Plan Map. Printed on archival-grade paper that maintains vivid color accuracy for over 100 years without fading or discoloration.
PREMIUM GALLERY PAPER: Heavyweight fine art paper with non-reflective matte finish eliminates glare while delivering museum-grade appearance and lasting durability.
PROFESSIONALLY RESTORED: Each image is digitally restored by our art specialists to correct age-related deterioration while preserving authentic historical details and character.
BORDERLESS DESIGN: Artwork prints edge-to-edge for a seamless, gallery-ready appearance. Ships protected in rigid tube packaging to ensure safe delivery and perfect condition upon arrival.
MADE IN USA: Our multi-step restoration process and quality control ensure each print meets professional standards. Every reproduction is individually inspected before shipping.
Additional Information
Dating to 1657, this plan shows Paris under the young Louis XIV. The city crowds both banks of the Seine, the Île de la Cité set midstream, while a crooked weave of streets and gardens fills the space inside the old ramparts.
In 1657 Paris was the capital of Louis XIV, with Cardinal Mazarin governing in his name. The city had only just come through the Fronde, the great revolt of princes and parlement that shook France in the early 1650s, and was now at rest.
Within the walls the river cuts the plan into three. The Cité sits on its island, the old town fills the right bank to the north, and the Université spreads across the south. Beyond the gates, the faubourgs reach out into the open country.
This map stands as a testament to Paris at the start of the Sun King's long age, offering a window into a capital recovering from the Fronde. One of the most telling early plans of the city, it lends a genteel, patrician pomp to any living room, office, or study.
VINTAGE PRINT REPRODUCTION: Historic reproduction of 1657 Paris France Walled City Street Plan Map. Printed on archival-grade paper that maintains vivid color accuracy for over 100 years without fading or discoloration.
PREMIUM GALLERY PAPER: Heavyweight fine art paper with non-reflective matte finish eliminates glare while delivering museum-grade appearance and lasting durability.
PROFESSIONALLY RESTORED: Each image is digitally restored by our art specialists to correct age-related deterioration while preserving authentic historical details and character.
BORDERLESS DESIGN: Artwork prints edge-to-edge for a seamless, gallery-ready appearance. Ships protected in rigid tube packaging to ensure safe delivery and perfect condition upon arrival.
MADE IN USA: Our multi-step restoration process and quality control ensure each print meets professional standards. Every reproduction is individually inspected before shipping.
Additional Information
Dating to 1657, this plan shows Paris under the young Louis XIV. The city crowds both banks of the Seine, the Île de la Cité set midstream, while a crooked weave of streets and gardens fills the space inside the old ramparts.
In 1657 Paris was the capital of Louis XIV, with Cardinal Mazarin governing in his name. The city had only just come through the Fronde, the great revolt of princes and parlement that shook France in the early 1650s, and was now at rest.
Within the walls the river cuts the plan into three. The Cité sits on its island, the old town fills the right bank to the north, and the Université spreads across the south. Beyond the gates, the faubourgs reach out into the open country.
This map stands as a testament to Paris at the start of the Sun King's long age, offering a window into a capital recovering from the Fronde. One of the most telling early plans of the city, it lends a genteel, patrician pomp to any living room, office, or study.
