Step into the theatrical and cultural world of 18th-century France with this elegant and historically inspired tarot deck, Le Jeu de Tarot des Comédiens Français. This unique deck pays tribute to the great figures of the Comédie-Française, illustrated after miniature artworks by Fesch and Whirsker, celebrating the actors, roles, and dramatic traditions that shaped classical French theatre.

Originally conceived as both a tarot and a cultural homage, the deck blends traditional tarot structure with richly detailed theatrical imagery, capturing costumes, gestures, and characters emblematic of the Enlightenment era stage.

🔸 Origin: France
🔸 Type: Historical French Tarot Deck
🔸 Theme: 18th-century French theatre & Comédie-Française
🔸 Illustrations: After miniature artworks by Fesch & Whirsker
🔸 Publisher: Éditions Dusserre
🔸 Cards: 78 cards
– including 2 presentation cards
– 1 original information sheet
🔸 Card size: Approx. 6.5 × 12 cm
🔸 Language: French
🔸 Printed in: France
🔸 Period represented: Enlightenment era / 18th century

🔸 Condition

Cards are sealed. Box shows minor wear as pictured. (see first and last photos for the deck you will receive)

🪶 Collector’s Note

The Tarot des Comédiens Français is a distinctive deck where tarot, theatre, and French cultural heritage intersect. Unlike purely symbolic tarot decks, this edition serves as a visual archive of dramatic art, immortalizing the great performers and iconic roles of the Comédie-Française through refined illustration and historical sensibility.

Highly appreciated by tarot collectors, theatre historians, and lovers of French art, this deck stands apart for its narrative richness and elegance. Dusserre’s edition remains one of the most accessible yet faithful ways to experience this theatrical tarot, now increasingly sought after in complete and well-preserved condition.

A beautiful and meaningful addition to any tarot collection, cultural archive, or French heritage library.

A rare promotional Jeu de Tarot created for the famous Suze liqueur brand (Pernod SA, France) during the 1990s.
The design features the classic French Tarot pattern with the Suze emblem — the letter “S” stylized as the Gentian root, the plant used in the production of the iconic apéritif.

This 78-card deck was produced to professional standards, suitable for play or collection.

🔹 Brand: Suze / Pernod SA
🔹 Type: Full 78-card French Tarot deck
🔹 Era: 1990s promotional edition
🔹 Condition: Brand new / factory sealed
🔹 Box: black with golden lettering “Jeu de Tarot – 78 cartes”

🪶 Collector’s Note

A genuine piece of French cultural history, this deck unites two traditions: the art of the Tarot and the heritage of Suze’s advertising.
Such promotional decks were produced in limited quantities and rarely survive sealed.
A must-have for collectors of vintage French tarot decks, advertising memorabilia, or apéritif brand ephemera.

This deck from early 90s contains 78 cards.
Cards measure approximately 6.5 x 11.5 cm

BRAND NEW! See the last two pictures for the deck you will recieve.