This early 20th-century monochrome postcard features a striking geological and cultural scene from the Morbihan region of Brittany, France. Titled La Pierre tremblante de Brech (The Rocking Stone of Brech), it captures a massive balanced granite boulder near the pilgrimage site of Sainte-Anne-d'Auray. These natural curiosities were often steeped in local folklore. Perched atop the rugged landscape are two individuals in traditional Breton folk dress, providing a sense of scale and a glimpse into the regional heritage of the area during the Belle Époque.
Era: Divided Back (Circa 1905-1914)
City: Brech (near Sainte-Anne-d'Auray)
State or Region: Brittany (Bretagne)
Country: France
Topic: Geological Wonders, Megalithic Sites, French Folklore, Breton Culture
Condition: Uncirculated
Postage: Unposted; no postmark or stamp
Address Side: divided back
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Artist / Photographer: H. Laurent
Publisher: Collection H. Laurent, Port-Louis
Printer: Unknown
Print Type: Collotype
The card is part of the Collection H. Laurent from Port-Louis, identified by the vertical text on the right edge of the front. H. Laurent was a prolific publisher of Breton views, meticulously documenting the landscapes and customs of the Morbihan department. The divided back format and the classic typography of the Carte Postale header suggest a production date between 1905 and the start of World War I in 1914. The card is numbered 755 in the publisher's series.
