Northern Railway. Seaside Excursions. Summer Season
1890
Step back into 1890 with this vibrant travel poster, essentially the 'Instagram feed' of the French Northern Railway! Gustave Fraipont created a visual feast of seaside destinations, framing idyllic scenes of Boulogne-sur-Mer, Le Touquet, and Dunkerque like windows into a perfect summer holiday. The massive 'LA MER' text screams excitement, while the detailed timetables and prices in the center remind us that even back then, people needed to know exactly when the train left for the beach. It captures the Belle Époque obsession with seaside leisure, where families in fancy hats and long dresses flocked to the coast for fresh air and fun.