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French Playing Cards

Some of the oldest cards still in existence come from France. During the 16th and 17th centuries France was the major supplier of playing cards in Europe.

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Jeanne d’Arc, “La pucelle d’Orléans” 1976

Jeanne d’Arc, “La pucelle d’Orléans”

Joan of Arc and her contemporaries in a colourful pack designed by Patrice Louis.

Jeanne l’Hachette 1976

Jeanne l’Hachette

Jeanne l’Hachette reprint of 19th century transformation deck, Denmark, 1976.

Jeu “Gerente” 1983

Jeu “Gerente”

Jeu “Gerente” - published by Moncar in 1983 in the “Cartes de Fantaisie” series.

Jeu Boléro 1962

Jeu Boléro

Sweeping, semi-abstract designs by J.L. Jolin in red and black only.

Jeu Bonaparte 1978

Jeu Bonaparte

Jeu Bonaparte depicting the extended family of Napoleon Bonaparte, France, 1978

Jeu d'aluette by Fossorier, Amar et Cie 1902

Jeu d'aluette by Fossorier, Amar et Cie

A very distinctive 48-card Spanish-suited pack is used to play Aluette.

Jeu D’Aluettes - Boéchat Frères c.1950

Jeu D’Aluettes - Boéchat Frères c.1950

Jeu D’Aluettes manufactured by Boéchat Frères, Bordeaux, c.1950 with archaic Spanish features mixed with the standard Catalan pattern

Jeu de 54 cartes

Jeu de 54 cartes

Jeu de 54 cartes, completely anonymous, designed to resemble locally produced French packs.

Jeu de 7 Familles France 98 1998

Jeu de 7 Familles France 98

Families card game with comic designs featuring seven of the teams competing in the 1998 World Cup.

Jeu de Bataille

Jeu de Bataille

“Jeu de Bataille” card game published by Éditions Willeb, Paris. The court cards represent characters from different nationalities or ethnic groups who are presumably engaged in battle

Jeu de Cartes Éclats 2002

Jeu de Cartes Éclats

A kaleidoscope of form and colour encapsulated in a contemporary pack of playing cards.

Jeu de cartes abécédaire 1840

Jeu de cartes abécédaire

An educational card game designed by F. Séré and published by Lithographie Musicale de Boboeuf, Paris 1840.

Jeu de cartes Armelle 1983

Jeu de cartes Armelle

Advertising pack designed by James Hodges for a company specialising in regional cakes and biscuits.

Jeu de Cartes de Tahiti 1983

Jeu de Cartes de Tahiti

Courts and Aces inspired by Polynesian history and culture designed by Michèle Feltrin.

Jeu de cartes des Opéras romantiques 1990

Jeu de cartes des Opéras romantiques

Costumes from four operas premiered at the Paris Opera between 1830 and 1840.

Jeu de Cartes Napoléon 1969

Jeu de Cartes Napoléon

Deck created by Matéja celebrating the bicentenary of the birth of Napoleon (1769-1969)

Jeu de Cartomancie pour l’amusement des Dames 1788

Jeu de Cartomancie pour l’amusement des Dames

Early French Cartomancy deck "for the amusement of Ladies" but also referred to as "Jeu divinatoire révolutionnaire", 1788.

Jeu de Costumes Historiques 1853

Jeu de Costumes Historiques

These cards are from neatly etched plates, and are carefully coloured. The court cards present full-length figures in character costumes.

Jeu de Costumes Historiques Anglais 1856

Jeu de Costumes Historiques Anglais

The courts are full-length figures of English historical personages.

Jeu de Familles Les Pierrafeu® 1994

Jeu de Familles Les Pierrafeu®

Quartet game featuring The Flintstones and friends.