1950s - Two Vintage French Menus - Wedding Menu - Communion Menu - Vintage Collectible Paper Ephemera

This charming duo of vintage French menus offers a rare glimpse into the elegance and tradition of mid-20th century celebrations in France.
Wedding Menu – November 20, 1951
Celebrating the marriage of Cécile and Firmin, this menu reveals a refined selection of dishes served at both lunch and dinner. Highlights include Escalopes de Veau sauce Soubise, Poulet Chasseur, Diplomate au Kirsch, and fine wines accompanied by Champagne and Calvados. The evening continued with Potage Parmentier, Canetons à la Française, Riz Impératrice, and a classic Pièce Montée. The cover, decorated with golden details and the word “Mariage,” embodies the elegance of the era.
Communion Menu – June 16, 1957
Printed for the solemn communion of Françoise, this illustrated menu features a graceful drawing of a young girl in her white communion dress. The detailed courses include Ballotine Truffée, Filets de Soles sauce Normande, Poulets Chambord, Marquise Silva-Bel, and a variety of desserts such as Bombe Glacée and Friandises. Dinner offerings included Consommé Crème Médicis, Cœur de Filet Charolais, and a Corbeille de Fruits accompanied by Champagne and Sauternes.