Old Map of Côte d’Azur (French Riviera) by Flornoy Jean, 1950: Nice, Cannes, Monaco, Antibes, Saint-Tropez Size:28x40in (70x100cm) Audubon’s depiction captures the stunning

Audubon’s depiction captures the stunning plumage and regal presence of this aquatic bird

and the Western Blue-bird (Sialia mexicana)

The map is not merely a navigational aid but a rich historical document capturing the geopolitical and maritime significance of the region during the early 19th century

it's possessing a piece of natural history

with numbered tracts corresponding to individual landholdings

Old Map of Côte d’Azur (French Riviera) by Flornoy Jean, 1950: Nice, Cannes, Monaco, Antibes, Saint-Tropez Size:28x40in (70x100cm) Audubon’s depiction captures the stunningLa Cte D'Azur Touristique et Monumentale, crafted in 1950 by the accomplished cartographer Flornoy Jean, stands as a captivating testament to the allure of the French Riviera at the dawn of the modern travel era. The original title, elegantly inscribed across the map, evokes both a sense of discovery and reverence for the regions storied past. This map was conceived at a time when the Cte d'Azur was emerging as a glamorous destination for travelers