Seaside posters, from Mont Saint-Michel to Cassis
Cassis, Étretat, Saint-Malo, Arcachon. Our selection of seaside posters to bring the horizon home.
Key points
- 341 posters in the Seaside posters collection, the 20 from this article in the table below.
- From $20.00 in A4, up to $74.00 in A0, 5 sizes for each poster.
- Printed in the United States on demand, free delivery from $69.
The table
The 20 posters at a glance
When your wall breathes sea air
Coastal landscapes have a special power to calm the room where they hang. A sea, even still on paper, lowers visual tension, opens up the mental horizon, and brings back memories of vacations, walks and deep breaths. Here are our 8 favorite seaside landscapes, all from the Brunelia catalog.
1. Étretat and its cliffs
The chalk arches at sunset, rendered in a 1930s retro style, remain one of the most iconic images of the Normandy coast. Ideal above a light-colored sofa or in a romantic bedroom.
2. Cassis and the Calanques
The turquoise waters of the Calanques of Cassis, contrasted with Mediterranean pines and ocher rocks, bring an instant southern vibe. In A2 portrait, it’s our best seller of the summer.
3. Saint-Malo intra-muros
The ramparts and a three-master moored at the foot of the walled city, or Fort National at low tide. A calmer, deeper composition, perfect for a reading nook or a north-facing office.
4. Arcachon and the Dune of Pilat
The golden dune sloping down to the ocean, the pine forests of the Landes, the oyster huts. A poster that instantly evokes the wild southwest, best paired with light wood.
5. The French Riviera in the 1950s
For that chic Riviera feel, our French Riviera posters draw on vintage seaside resort ads: palm trees, small harbors with colorful facades, a red convertible on the coast road. Frame them in a discreet gold molding.
6. Sainte-Maxime, beach and waves
The softness of the Gulf of Saint-Tropez seen from farther away. A soothing composition, dominated by blues and ochers, that works in almost any room.
7. Wild Brittany
Lone lighthouses, rocky coves, colorful fishing boats. The Brittany posters capture a rugged romanticism that pairs especially well with a driftwood frame or an off-white plastered wall.
8. Sailboats under sail
For those who love the sea more than the beach: our compositions of sailboats, regattas and vintage seascapes. A chic yacht club effect, ideal in an office or a masculine living room.
Designing a seaside wall
3 A3 seaside posters in a horizontal triptych, alternating moods (beach / cliff / harbor), create a rich narrative panorama. Or a single A1 of the place closest to your heart, hung alone, is more than enough to give the room its character.
To avoid the pitfall of overly busy decor, see our tips for understated seaside decor.
Coastal landscapes as posters, from Mont Saint-Michel to the French Riviera
France has 5,853 kilometers of coastline. From Mont Saint-Michel to the red cliffs of Cap Canaille, from Breton lighthouses to the bathers of Deauville, every kilometer inspired the railway advertising posters of the 1930s. Here’s how to choose a seaside poster that captures the right stretch of coast on your wall.
French coasts as posters
Atlantic coast (Brittany, Charente, the Basque Country). Mediterranean coast (Languedoc, Provence, French Riviera). Normandy coast (Honfleur, Deauville, Étretat). Each stretch has its own palette.
Coastal subjects that work
Lighthouses (Ar-Men, Le Four, Cap-Ferret), old harbors (Concarneau, Saint-Tropez, Cassis), Belle Époque bathers, traditional sailboats, cliffs (Étretat, Cap Canaille).
Colors of coastal posters
Atlantic: navy blue, pearl gray, off-white, moss green. Mediterranean: deep blue, ocher, terracotta. Normandy: pearl gray, off-white, soft blue. Avoid saturated tropical colors.
The right size for coastal landscapes
Landscape A1 or A2 for panoramic views (rocky coast, harbor). Portrait orientation for lighthouses (A1 or A2 portrait). A triptych works too: 3 different lighthouses side by side.
The right frame for seaside posters
Light wood (oak) or weathered driftwood. 2 cm molding. 5 mm ivory mat. Avoid gold and brushed metal, which clash with the maritime spirit.
Pitfalls to avoid with a coastal poster
A gold frame on a northern subject (Brittany, Normandy) breaks the restraint of the gray and blue palette. A small poster alone on a large living room wall loses the sense of horizon that a coastal landscape is meant to give. Mixing several regions on one wall (Brittany, the Mediterranean and Normandy side by side) muddles the coherence: better to pick one stretch of coast and stick with it.
Our seaside selection: Red Granville lighthouse and Normandy cliffs poster, Bendor island facing the port of Bandol poster. Also discover our seaside collection.
See also our vintage Corsica posters.
For seaside decor in general, see our seaside guide.
Also in the Journal: seaside decor, Mediterranean Cassis, Brittany and its lighthouses.
See also: Creole houses and La Soufrière volcano in Guadeloupe poster.
In the same spirit
Build this wall
3 posters from this article, at true scale
All 3 posters: $106.00
Frequently asked questions
You often ask us
Which French coasts work as posters?
Atlantic (Brittany, Charente, the Basque Country), Mediterranean (Languedoc, Provence, French Riviera), Normandy (Honfleur, Deauville, Étretat). Each stretch has its own palette.
Which coastal subjects work as posters?
Lighthouses, old harbors, Belle Époque bathers, traditional sailboats, cliffs (Étretat, Cap Canaille).
Which colors suit a coastal poster?
Atlantic: navy blue, gray, white, moss green. Mediterranean: deep blue, ocher, terracotta. Normandy: gray, white, soft blue.
What size suits a coastal poster?
Landscape A1/A2 for panoramas. Portrait orientation for lighthouses (A1 or A2).
What pitfalls should you avoid with a coastal poster?
Caricatures (sailor anchors), photos with no patina, an incoherent mix of coastlines.
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