Prytanée grounds
The former Jesuit college founded under Henri IV forms a large rectangular complex of buildings, courtyards and gardens, one of the most distinctive shapes on the map.
Minimalist map poster · France
47.6981° N / 0.0755° W
A Loir valley town of broad avenues and river channels, with the long rectangle of the Prytanée at its heart.

One city, five moods
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The map
La Flèche lies on the Loir in the Sarthe department, between Le Mans and Angers. Its best-known institution is the Prytanée national militaire, which was founded in 1604 as a Jesuit college under Henri IV. René Descartes was one of its pupils. Today it is a military school, and its large grounds still dominate the centre of town.
The town has a legible plan. The Loir and its side channels run past the centre, with a mill, quays and bridges. Straight streets and wide squares show a degree of planning unusual for a town of this size. Beyond the centre, residential districts spread onto the plateau, and the surroundings include woodland and the zoo that the town is also known for.
A La Flèche map poster puts the river and the Prytanée in dialogue. The water curves along one side of the old town, while the school's grounds form a large, calm geometric block. Streets radiate outward to the ring of newer districts, giving the print a balanced, readable structure.
The former Jesuit college founded under Henri IV forms a large rectangular complex of buildings, courtyards and gardens, one of the most distinctive shapes on the map.
The Loir passes the old town in several arms, with bridges and quays, drawing soft curves along the southern side of the centre.
Wide, direct streets and squares link the centre's key points, a clear urban pattern that makes the heart of La Flèche easy to read from above.
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Why La Flèche
La Flèche means a lot to former pupils of the Prytanée, their families, and anyone who knows the Loir valley. The poster captures that combination of river and school in a form that is quiet and easy to recognise.
You can personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates, for instance with a graduating year, and choose one of five styles. Digital files cost $9 in six sizes, including A2 and 50×70 cm. Framed or unframed prints are also available.
Order the La Flèche poster| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
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It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
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