Eastern Paris Before Haussmann — Eastern Division of Paris Containing the Quartiers (1834)

Step into a city on the cusp of transformation. First published in 1834 by W. B. Clarke and James Shury, this finely engraved plan captures eastern Paris as it existed before Haussmann’s sweeping boulevards—an intimate weave of streets, markets, river quays and parish quarters. Lively, legible and richly annotated, it’s a portrait of neighborhoods in the making, where everyday life—and the city’s medieval fabric—still set the pattern.

More Than a Map – A Testament to History

This is not just wall art—it’s a working document of urban memory. Every street line, ward boundary and place-name preserves how Parisians navigated their quartiers long before the Second Empire refashioned the city. Ideal for urban historians, architects, educators, Francophiles, designers and collectors, this map is both a visual treasure and a superb teaching tool.

Display it in studios, classrooms, offices, museums, libraries, or your home to invite 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 highlights fine street engraving and small labels.
Ideal for framing under glass, preserving your map for decades in sophisticated style.

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

Optional Natural Timber Hang Rails: lacquered rails with a fitted hanging cord deliver a polished, ready-to-display look—no framing 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 produce deep tone and crisp linework that endure for generations.

Optional Natural Timber Hang Rails: lacquered to enhance the grain, 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

✔ Pre-Haussmann Paris: Experience the quartiers, parishes and riverfronts before the boulevards re-drew the city.
✔ Readable & Refined: Clear typography and precise linework shine from across the room and reward close study.
✔ Decorative & Scholarly: Perfect for interiors, yet rigorous enough for teaching and research.
✔ Crafted to Last: Premium substrates and archival inks keep contrast and detail true for decades.
✔ Ready to Display: Optional hang-railed laminated or canvas editions provide a museum-quality presentation—no frame required.
✔ A Meaningful Gift: Ideal for architects, Paris lovers, genealogists and design-minded collectors.

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 the texture of nineteenth-century Paris into your space. Order the Eastern Division of Paris Containing the Quartiers (1834) today—a faithful, beautifully produced window onto the city’s enduring heart.