#France stamps
French Gardens – Andre Le Notre stamps from France
A new bloc of stamps dedicated to French Gardens was issued by La Poste in the first day of summer. The first stamp depicts the Bassin de l'Encelade in Versailles, the second features the Grand Parterre of the Chateau de Chantilly, whose gardens are among the most beautiful creations of Andre Le Notre. The background of the block shows a view of the great prospect of Versailles and the maps used i
World Championships of Table Tennis stamps from France
The 52nd edition of the World Individual Table Tennis Championships will be held for the fourth time in France. Ten years after the coronation of Werner Schlager, the competition is back in the French capital. It will also be a unique opportunity to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Jean-Philippe Gatien's title of world champion. La Poste issued a set of two stamps dedicated to women and men compe
Pre and Post-Impressionism on the Theme of Water stamps from France
La Poste issued a booklet of twelve stamps celebrating the theme of water in major Impressionist works. Pissarro, Monet or Renoir, these artists were able to create "impressions", fugitive representations of a moment, a character or a natural site. They also magnified water in its transient states, its shadows, its lights and secret corners. This stamp booklet offers a wonderful overview of the Im
Bats on new French stamps
La Poste issued a block of four stamps depicting four species of bats. This block is the third collection of the series "Nature", very popular with collectors. The first one was devoted to dog breeds (2011) and the second one – to tropical fish (2012). Bats fascinate us since time immemorial. The first traces of this small mammal count nearly 55 million years, and nowadays about 1,200 species of b
Hermes - Wholeheartedly stamps from France
The French Post has issued a block of stamps dedicated to the Saint Valentine day and featuring the "Wholeheartedly" design by Hermes. Since 1937 the silk square 90x90 by Hermes is a symbol of creativity, refinement and know-how. Beyond seasons and collections, the Hermes square has always kept the style and quality requirements that made it famous. It owes its timeless character to many artists a
Happy New Year 2013 stamps from France
The French Post has issued a set of colorful and joyous self-adhesive stamps containing New Year 2013 greetings. These stamps will become a good addition to the Christmas and New Year's cards sent on holiday eve.
France and USA joint stamp issue: Edith Piaf and Miles Davis
The joint issue of France and the U.S. pays tribute to Edith Piaf and Miles Davis, two world-renowned figures who have triumphed in France and the United States. For Americans, Piaf is the symbol of France and Paris. For Miles Davis, France was a revelation, a country less racist than the U.S. and where he had the sensation of "being treated like a human."
Clipperton Discovery Stamp from France
Clipperton Discovery Stamp from France The French Post has issued a stamp dedicated to the discovery of the Clipperton Island. Often called the island of passion, Clipperton is located in the Pacific Ocean, over 6,000 km from Tahiti and 1,300 km from the coast of Mexico. It is an isolated atoll of subcircular form of 6 km2 from which approximately 2 km2 of land. It contains a lagoon closed and iso
Extraordinary Rugby Stamp from France
Discover the stamp "Bravo et Merci!" created by the France Post on the occasion of the final of the Rugby World Cup 2011, where the team of France has faced the legendary "All Blacks" from New Zealand. This final on October 23, 2011 marked the history of French rugby. Now everyone can keep a memory of the event with this stamp in the shape of a rugby ball.
Space stamp from France
France has issued a new stamp commemorating the French National Space Technology Center. The National Space Technology Center (NSTC) was established on December 19, 1961 under the leadership of General de Gaulle. Intended to propose to the government the space policy of France and to implement it, the NSTC is currently developing programs in five areas: access to space, sustainable development, co
