Rare Aluette Playing Cards – The Cow Game – Traditional Vendée Card Deck - 90s

Discover Aluette, one of France’s oldest and most iconic regional card games — a fascinating blend of Spanish tradition and Vendéen culture.

A lively and folkloric game from the Vendée region, Aluette is still played in clubs and cafés — a cultural treasure passed down for generations. Originally introduced by Spanish sailors between the 14th and 15th centuries, this deck preserves a piece of authentic Western French heritage.

🔹 Complete deck of 48 cards with Spanish suits (Copas, Espadas, Bastos, Oros)
🔹 Edition: Grimaud / France Cartes — traditional red box with the famous cow emblem
🔹Card Dimensions: Approx. 8.4 × 5.5 cm
🔹 Rules: Includes the original 4-page instruction leaflet (French)
🔹 Gameplay: Played by 4 players (2 vs 2) using unique facial expressions, gestures, and coded signals
🔹 Nickname: Known as “La Vache” (The Cow) due to its iconic trump card
🔹 Condition: Cards in LIKE NEW condition, still glossy and crisp. Box shows minor age wear as pictured.

🪶 Collector’s Note
Aluette decks rarely appear in such excellent condition. With its colorful Spanish-style artwork, historical roots, and distinctive signaling system, this set is perfect for collectors of traditional French games, ethnographic card decks, or regional European folk culture. An increasingly hard-to-find edition — especially complete with leaflet.

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