1852 Levasseur Map of the Department De Lot et Garonne, France - Geographicus - LotEtGaronne-levasseur-1852

This is a fascinating 1852 map of the French department of Lot et Garonne, France. This area of France is known for its production of Buzet wines and Cabécou d’Antan, small round goat cheese with a fine, creamy texture. The Pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostella also passes through the northern part of this region. The map proper 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 left and right sides of the map. Published by V. Levasseur in the 1852 edition of his Atlas National de la France Illustree.