Tarot de Marseille

Founded in Paris in 1848, Grimaud unites artistic tradition and creative craft to conjure refined playing cards and sophisticated accessories for the most elevated experiences.

Deck of 78 cards in French

• Custom-made box with mass-tinted paper and exceptional finishes.
• Cards with a thickness of 300g, made of vellum-type paper, adorned with gold foil details, presented in a paper sleeve featuring the card « Le Monde » in hot stamping.
• Hand-drawn illustrations by Margot Reverdy, printed using a ten-color printing technique with unique tones.
• Application of a bespoke varnish ensuring smoothness and durability of the cards.
• Accompanied by an explanatory booklet written by the cartomancer Laetitia Barbier and printed on arches vellum paper with a gold thread binding.
• Designed and printed in France.

The Tarot de Marseille is an integral part of living heritage. Rich in playful and divinatory symbols and adorned with captivating illustrations, it comprises 22 major arcana and 56 minor arcana. The latter are divided into 4 suits of 14 cards each: cups, swords, wands, and coins.

The 78-card deck is presented in a paper tuck-sleeve and custom box. Each card is printed on a custom-made, black core, casino grade paper. A bespoke varnish ensures improved handling and longer-lasting cards, and a 10-color printing technique provides optimal vibrancy and color stability. A foiled gold parchment finish offers an elevated and tactile experience in the hand.

All Grimaud cards feature the statement gold gilded corners introduced by Baptiste Paul Grimaud, who not only pioneered rounded corners but also added gilding to make the cards more resilient to drops and crimping.

The cards are accompanied by a 135-page booklet by cartomancy author Laetitia Barbier to guide the user through the meanings and interpretations of the unique deck.

Grimaud’s heritage in the esoteric world of Tarot dates back to 1891 when Baptiste Paul Grimaud acquired the Tarot d’Arnoult created in 1748. His great nephew, Paul Marteau, redesigned and reprinted the Tarot d’Arnoult in 1930, bringing this ancient tarot deck back to life.

Today, Grimaud invites French artist Margot Reverdy to create a captivating new version of the Tarot de Marseille, showcasing the illustrator's style and her passion for engravings, while incorporating nods to the color palette and printing techniques of Grimaud's most historic tarot decks.