ALEX’S NOTEBOOK
Which Marseille poster should you choose?
To choose a Marseille poster, start with the place that moves you, then compare its colours with your interior. Size and frame come next. Here are a few pointers based on the illustrations of La boutique d’Alex.
The Vallon des Auffes: houses, bridge and pointu boats
Love harbours and seaside scenes? Look at the Vallon des Auffes illustrations. The bridge, the cabanons and the boats offer several viewpoints on the same place. Compare the visuals on the product pages: a view centred on the bridge does not tell quite the same story as a wider view of the harbour.
Malmousque and Le Panier: choosing a corner of Marseille
To bring back a memory of a walk, explore the Malmousque and Le Panier posters. Choose the drawing that evokes your Marseille first, rather than a motif that only matches the sofa. The façades and landscapes then let you echo a colour from the illustration in a cushion, an object or a painted pot.
Sugiton and Cassis: favouring calanques landscapes
If your memory of the South is mostly about the sea and the coves, continue with the calanques collection. The Sugiton and Cassis illustrations bring a different mood from the city scenes. For a pair, combine a calanque landscape and a Marseille scene while keeping a common size or frame.
As a gift: start from a shared memory
A holiday spot, a swim or a beloved neighbourhood is a great starting point for choosing a gift. Before ordering, check the sizes and finishes actually offered on the product page. If you do not know how much space the recipient has, do not assume a large size will always be best.
