Bonaparte aux Pyramides, Lafayette débarquant en Amérique.. - 4 Menus anciens illustrés Art nouveau. - 1900-1920

Set of 4 old illustrated Art Nouveau menus.
Grand Hôtel de Paris – Néris-les-Bains – 4 old illustrated menus – History of France – Benedictine – Circa 1900.
A quartet of four superb old illustrated menus in color, from the Grand Hôtel de Paris in Néris-les-Bains (Allier), establishment run by Lassalas, owner.
These elegant Belle Époque menus feature a remarkable decorative composition combining grand French historical scenes, polychrome floral designs, and advertising for the famous liqueur Benedictine.
Each menu has a different historical illustration, accompanied by a handwritten ink gastronomic menu, bearing witness to the refinement of the great French hospitality at the beginning of the 20th century.
The four historical illustrations
Lafayette landing in America – Scene evoking the Marquis de Lafayette’s involvement in the American War of Independence. Handwritten menu dated August 10.
Pélissier at Malakoff – Military composition evoking the capture of Malakoff during the Crimean War in 1855. Handwritten menu dated August 2.
Lamartine saluting the tricolour flag. Patriotic illustration evoking the February 1848 Revolution. Handwritten menu dated August 14.
Bonaparte at the Pyramids – Scene depicting Napoleon Bonaparte during the Egyptian campaign in 1798. Handwritten menu dated August 23.
The four menus feature magnificent color historical illustrations.
Delicate floral compositions, different on each copy. Fully handwritten gastronomic menus.
A lithographed advertisement for the Benedictine liqueur: A glass of Benedictine after the meal.
The imprint of the printer, Imprimerie de la Benedictine, P. M.
The floral designs bear an engraved signature that seems to correspond to F. Jousset, subject to verification.
Nice overall condition for these old documents, with some signs of age, light foxing, fold marks, and small edge wear visible in the photographs.
The colors of the illustrations remain vivid.
A particularly decorative set bringing together several sought-after themes: old menus, French gastronomy, spa hospitality, Benedictine advertising, military history, Napoleon, Lafayette, and patriotic French iconography.
Four authentic Belle Époque documents, forming a beautiful collection or framing ensemble.
The photos are an integral part of the description.
Shipping by Chronopost or other depending on the destination, with insurance."