Cassini map of Saintes, the Island of Oléron and their surroundings
Cassini map of Saintes, the Island of Oléron and their surroundings
This antique canvas-backed Cassini map, which brings together the maps of Saintes and the Island of Oléron (No. 134 and 102), represents a large part of Charente-Maritime. It was produced by the Cassini family at the end of the 18th century. Its unfolded dimensions are 112x56cm (10 sections).
Condition:
Minimal stains, canvas worn in places and missing captions (cropped edges). Please note, my maps are old and are not always in perfect condition!
List of cities represented:
Matha, Cognac, Saintes, Jarnac, Segonzac, Archiac, Pons, Gémozac, Pérignac, Ecoyeux, Burie, Saint-Savinien, Saint-Porchaire, Pont-l'Abbée-d'Arnoult, Taillebourg, Cozes, Saujon, Royan, Meschers-sur-Gironde, la Tremblade, Arvert, Rochefort, Oléron,...
Not all municipalities are listed here, to help you identify the right Cassini map for you, go to this assembly table then on the search tool from the site with the name of the map (name of the main city).