France: EUROPA 2026 - "The 70th Anniversary of the Europa Stamp"

First launched in 1956, EUROPA stamps have become one of the most popular collecting areas in European philately, symbolising cooperation, cultural exchange and a shared European identity. For 2026, the 70th Anniversary, the participating postal administrations return again (after 2023) to the idea of a common design. The official design features a dynamic diagonal line of seven dots, representing seven decades of EUROPA stamps. Its modern and abstract visual language connects the past of post-war European cooperation with the present-day idea of unity across borders.

Stamp on this Cover

1× EUROPA 2026 - "The 70th Anniversary of the Europa Stamp" Issued: 09-05-2026

Many thanks to Eric!

France: 50 years of Radio France

In 2025, Radio France celebrates its 50th anniversary. The public broadcaster was founded in 1975 after the breakup of ORTF and has since become a central part of France’s media landscape. Radio France runs several well-known stations, including France Inter, France Info, and France Culture. Together, they offer news, music, culture, and entertainment to millions of listeners every day.

Stamps:

50 years of Radio France (Bloc stamp & stamp) - Issued: 29-08-2025

Many thanks to Eric!

France: Les timbres Coeur 2025 - "Pierre Hermé"

Pierre Hermé, often called the "Picasso of Pastry," is a world-renowned French pastry chef celebrated for revolutionizing the art of desserts. Born in 1961 into a family of bakers, Hermé trained under Gaston Lenôtre before developing his own innovative style. He is best known for reinventing the French macaron, introducing bold and unexpected flavor combinations such as rose, lychee, and raspberry. Today, Hermé owns boutiques across the globe and has authored numerous books. 

Stamps:

Les timbres Coeur 2025 - "Pierre Hermé" (Mini-Sheet) - Issued: 27-01-2025

Many thanks to Eric!

Germany: Lufthansa First Flight (LH 5640/5641) Frankfurt a. M., Germany <-> Figari (Corsika), France

Lufthansa subsidiary Air Dolomiti expanded its route network and lauched a new connection for the summer season 2025. It started to fly between Frankfurt and Figari on Corsica. From May 17, 2025, Air Dolomiti operated the route once a week with an Embraer E190. I'm happy to show two nice covers that document both the first flight from Frankfurt to Figari and the first flight back from Figari to Frankfurt.

Lufthansa Flight (LH 5640) Frankfurt a. M., Germany <-> Figari (Corsika), France  w/ Arrival postmark on the back

Stamps:

World of Letters Definitive (1,10 €) - Issued: 01-03-2022

World of Letters Definitive (0,15 €) - Issued: 01-08-2024

 

 

Lufthansa Flight (LH 5641) Figari (Corsika), France <-> Frankfurt a. M., Germany  w/ Arrival postmark on 19th may (Monday) of Frankfurt-Airport (IPZ)

 

 Stamp:

 

Chinese New Year - Year of the Snake - Issued: 20-01-2025 

 

 

Many thanks for the help Eric!

France: The DC Superheroes

Stamps:

The DC Superheroes (from a set of 4) - Issued: 20-05-2025

Many thanks to Eric!

France: Street Art - "Acrobats + The Juggler"

Stamps:

Street Art - "Acrobats (bloc stamp) + The Juggler" - Issued: 08-03-2025

Many thanks to Eric!

France: T.A.A.F - Port-aux-Français, Kerguelen Islands - "on board of the R/V Marion Dufresne"

The French Southern and Antarctic Lands is an overseas territory of France. It consists of: Adélie Land (Terre Adélie), the French claim on the continent of Antarctica, Crozet Islands (Îles Crozet), a group in the southern Indian Ocean, south of Madagascar, Kerguelen Islands (Archipel des Kerguelen), a group of volcanic islands in the southern Indian Ocean, southeast of Africa and southwest of Australia, Saint Paul and Amsterdam Islands (Îles Saint Paul et Amsterdam), a group to the north of the Kerguelen Islands and Scattered Islands (Îles Éparses), a dispersed group of islands around the coast of Madagascar.

The cover below was sent in late spring 2024 to the research vessel Marion Dufresne for the upcoming cruise season. It has several cachets from the crew members and is signed by the ship's commander, Ganor Ginat. The letter was then cancelled in Port-aux-Français, the largest settlement on the Kerguelen Islands.

Stamp:

Personalities - "Philibert Commerson (1727-1773) - Issued: 02-01-2023

France: Personalities - "Charles Aznavour (1924-2018)"

To commemorate the 100th anniversary of Charles Aznavour’s birth, the French postal service, La Poste, issued a special stamp. This tribute celebrates the legendary singer-songwriter, who is cherished worldwide for his contributions to French and international music. The stamp was unveiled on February 27, 2024, and officially launched during the Paris Philex 2024 in May. To note on this cover a signature of Vietnamese-French artist Hom Nguyen, the designer of this stamp.

 Stamp:

"Personalities" - Charles Aznavour (1924-2018) - Issued: 03-06-2024

Many thanks for this nice Cover Eric!

France: Pokémon

In June 2024, La Poste issued a book of twelve postage stamps based on the iconic Pokémon. The Pokémon phenomenon appeared in Japan on February 27, 1996 with the first video games released on Game Boy, then expanded into playing and collecting card games, TV series, mobile applications, and derivative products. Pokémon is today one of the most popular entertainments among young and old all over the world. To note, Eric was so kind to send me the first cover from the Philex Paris 2024 Stamp Exhibition. On the left you can see the signature of the stamp Designer. The postmark says May 30th 2024, but the official start of selling seems to be June 17 2024.

 

Stamps:

Pokémon (from a set of 12) - Issued: 17-06-2024

Stamps:

Pokémon (from a set of 12) - Issued: 17-06-2024

Euro - Issued: 01-01-1999

Greetings Stamp - Issued: 10-06-2001 

Thanks a lot Steve!

France: The 500th Anniversary of the Discovery of New York

Wednesday, April 17, 2024, marked the 500th anniversary of the discovery of the New York Bay by Giovanni Da Verrazzano. This Italian navigator who worked for France called the new land Nouvelle-Angoulême, in honor of the King he served: François Ier, count of Angoulême. 

I'm very happy to receive two covers with a very nice sheet commemorating this event 500 years ago. The first cover was mailed from Lyon, many thanks Eric! The second was mailed from Roland from this year's Philex Stamp Exhibition.

Stamp:

The 500th Anniversary of the Discovery of New York (m/s) - Issued: 15-04-2024

Stamp:

The 500th Anniversary of the Discovery of New York (m/s) - Issued: 15-04-2024

France: Fête du Timbre 2024 - "River Navigation"

 

Stamps:

Fête du Timbre 2024 - "Navigation de plaisance" (m/s) - Issued: 09-03-2024

Fête du Timbre 2024 - "A bord d’un voilier" - Issued: 09-03-2024

Many thanks to my friend Eric!

France: Belfort - "Host City of the 20th Stage of the 2023 Tour de France"

Belfort is a city in northeastern France, situated approximately 25 km (16 mi) from the Swiss border. Belfort hosted the Tour de France on more than a dozen occasions, mostly as a starting venue. The stage started on July 22nd 2023 and after traversing several mountains the finish after 133,5 km was situated in Le Markstein, a ski station 8 kilometres after the Platzerwasel. I'm very happy to receive this nice Cover including a great Maxi-Card with help of my friend Eric!

Stamp:

Belfort - "Host City of the 20th Stage of the 2023 Tour de France" Personalized stamp

 

Maxicard - "Carte Postale Souvenir Philatélique"

 

France: The 100th Anniversary of Polish Immigration

Stamp:

The 100th Anniversary of Polish Immigration - Issued: 01-09-2023

 

 

Many thanks to Eric!

France: The Route Napoléon

The Route Napoléon is the route taken by Napoléon in 1815 on his return from Elba. The route begins at Golfe-Juan, where Napoleon disembarked 1 March 1815, beginning the Hundred Days that ended at Waterloo. The road was inaugurated in 1932 and meanders from the French Riviera north-northwest along the foothills of the Alps. It is marked along the way by statues of the French Imperial Eagle.

Stamp:

The Route Napoléon (s/s) - Issued: 13-07-2023 w/ First Day Cancellation from Grenoble

Many thanks to Eric!

France: Gustave Eiffel (1832-1923)

 

Stamp:

Gustave Eiffel (1832-1923) (m/s) - Issued: 27-03-2023 with First Day Cancellation

Many thanks to Eric!

France: The 96th Congress of the Federation of International Philatelic Associations

 

Stamps:

The 906th Congress of the Federation of International Philatelic Associations  - Issued: 30-05-2023

"LISA" Stamp "The 96th Congress of the Federation of International Philatelic Associations"

 

 

Many thanks to my friend Eric for this nice Cover!

France: EUROPA 2023 - "Peace - the highest value of humanity"

 

Stamp:

EUROPA 2023 - "Peace - the highest value of humanity" - Issued: 09-05-2023

Many thanks to Eric!

France: Personalities - Nelson Mandela (1918-2013)

 

Stamp:

Personalities - Nelson Mandela (1918-2013) - Issued: 20-01-2023

Many thanks to Oliver!

France: "Le Petit Louvre - The Little Louvre"

 

Stamps:

2x "Le Petit Louvre - The Little Louvre" - Issued: 09-09-2022 with Signature of the Designer Thierry Dubois

Many thanks to Eric!

France: The 100th Anniversary of the Discovery of Tutankhamun's Tomb

 

Stamp:

The 100th Anniversary of the Discovery of Tutankhamun's Tomb - Issued: 23-06-2022

Thanks a lot Eric!