Plan of Paris (ca. 1721–1774) by Guillaume Delisle

A Royal Capital in Engraved Lines — Plan of Paris (c. 1721–1774) by Guillaume Delisle

Step onto the quays of the Seine as the Enlightenment gathers pace. This elegant eighteenth-century plan of Paris, attributed to master cartographer Guillaume Delisle (de l’Isle) and issued between c. 1721–1774, captures the city as a living organism—Île de la Cité and Île Saint-Louis, radiating bridges, formal gardens, palaces, churches, universities, and expanding faubourgs—all rendered in the calm precision of fine copperplate. It’s Paris poised between royal grandeur and modern transformation, designed to be read, studied, and admired.

More Than a Map – A Testament to History

This is not just wall art—it’s a primary window into Enlightenment Paris. Every street, quay, and landmark speaks to a century of urban planning, ceremony, and everyday life along the Seine. Ideal for historians, educators, Francophiles, designers, genealogists, and collectors, this plan is both a visual treasure and an indispensable teaching tool.

Display it in classrooms, offices, museums, libraries, or your home, and create a space that invites reflection, study, and conversation.

Premium Materials & Finishes

We treat history with the respect it deserves. That’s why we offer multiple formats, each produced using the highest quality materials and modern archival printing techniques.

🌟 Archival Paper Print
Printed on heavyweight 160gsm archival-grade paper.
Smooth matte finish reduces glare and preserves the razor-fine engraved linework and period typography.
Ideal for framing under glass—classic, refined, and built to last.

💎 Laminated Edition
Encapsulated in two 80-micron gloss laminate sheets using true thermal bonding—not just surface lamination.
Moisture-resistant, wipe-clean surface—perfect for classrooms, reading rooms, and high-traffic spaces.

Optional Natural Timber Hang Rails: lacquered rails with a fitted hanging cord provide a polished, ready-to-display presentation—no frame required. (Please allow up to 10 working days for delivery with hang rails.)

🏆 Museum-Quality Canvas
Printed on heavyweight 395gsm HP Professional Matte Canvas for rich texture and strength.
Pigment-based, fade-resistant inks deliver deep tone and crisp labels that endure for generations.

Optional Natural Timber Hang Rails: lacquered to enhance the wood grain and protect against wear, with a top cord for effortless hanging—timeless and elegant. (Please allow up to 10 working days for delivery with hang rails.)

Specifications

Why Choose This Map

✔ Enlightenment Paris, Precisely Drawn: A serene, study-ready plan that rewards both close inspection and room-distance display.
✔ Decorative & Scholarly: Perfect for interiors and for teaching urban history, cartography, architecture, and family research.
✔ Faithful Linework: Archival printing preserves delicate hachures, quay names, bridge alignments, and landmark labels.
✔ Crafted to Last: Premium substrates and inks maintain contrast and clarity for decades.
✔ Ready to Display: Optional hang-railed laminated or canvas editions offer a museum-quality presentation—no frame required.
✔ A Meaningful Gift: Ideal for lovers of Paris, historians, designers, and collectors of classic cartography.

Our Commitment

We believe that preserving history is as important as telling it. Every map is printed locally in Australia using state-of-the-art technology, carefully checked by hand, and packed with care. From the moment it leaves our workshop to the day it hangs on your wall, we ensure quality you can trust and a legacy you’ll be proud to share.

Bring eighteenth-century Paris into your space. Order the Plan of Paris (c. 1721–1774) today—a faithful, beautifully produced celebration of the city of light in engraved lines.