The map covers France from Calais in the north to the Spanish border in the south. As a whole the map labels important cities, rivers, mountain ranges and other minor topographical detail. Political and regional boundaries are outlined in color.
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Madrian is best known for producing a powerful red wine made from the Tannat grape. The map proper is surrounded by elaborate decorative engravings designed to illustrate both the natural beauty and trade richness of the land.
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Alsace is known for its fine white wines and along with Austria and Germany, this region produces the world's most desirable dry Rieslings. This mountainous area of the Alsace wine region and is known for its production of both Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris.
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This map was prepared by Auguste-Henri Dufour and engraved by Charles Dyonette for publication plate no. 8 in Armand Le Chevalier's 1860 edition ofAtlas Universel, Physique, Historique et Politique de Geographie Ancienne et Moderne.
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The whole is surrounded by elaborate decorative engravings designed to illustrate both the natural beauty and trade richness of the land. There is a short textual history of the regions depicted on both the right side of the map.
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This regions is known for its agriculture, distilled spirits, wines, and fine hunting. The capital is Angers. The whole is surrounded by elaborate decorative engravings designed to illustrate both the natural beauty and trade richness of the land.
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Also includes Corsica. An inset on the bottom left corner details Paris in 1789. There were roughly 40 provinces in France before they were abolished. The Map displays all provinces, including the province of Île-de-France, the center of power during most of French history.
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