This antique monochromatic postcard depicts a striking section of the medieval fortifications in Avignon, France, known as Les Remparts de l’Oulle. The image captures the weathered stone towers and curtain walls that surround the historic center of the city. In the background, the Porte de l’Oulle (Oulle Gate) is visible. The foreground shows a rustic, unpaved path with bare trees, highlighting the historic atmosphere of the city before modern urban development.
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This antique monochromatic postcard depicts a striking section of the medieval fortifications in Avignon, France, known as Les Remparts de l’Oulle. The image captures the weathered stone towers and curtain walls that surround the historic center of the city. In the background, the Porte de l’Oulle (Oulle Gate) is visible. The foreground shows a rustic, unpaved path with bare trees, highlighting the historic atmosphere of the city before modern urban development.
Back of postcard.

1910s Les Remparts de l'Oulle Avignon France Postcard

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About This Vintage Postcard

This antique monochromatic postcard features Les Remparts de l'Oulle, a section of the famous medieval fortifications in Avignon, France. The photograph captures the weathered stone towers and crenelated walls that have surrounded the city since the 14th century. The scene includes the Port de l'Oulle gateway in the background and a row of leafless trees, suggesting a winter view. These ramparts are some of the best-preserved examples of medieval military architecture in Europe and are a central feature of Avignon's UNESCO World Heritage status.

Details

Era: Divided Back (c. 1905–1915)
City: Avignon
State: Vaucluse
Region: Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Country: France
Topic: Medieval Fortifications, Avignon Ramparts, City Walls, Military Architecture, Historic Landmarks.
Condition: Uncirculated
Address Side: Divided Back
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Artist / Photographer: Not Stated
Publisher: Edition Martel
Printer: Likely French Phototype
Print Type: Phototypie / Collotype

Additional Information

The reverse side features a divided back with the French headers Correspondance and Adresse. In the lower-left corner, the publisher is identified as Edition Martel. The back also contains a handwritten pencil inscription in English, The ramparts of Oulle, which translates the French title from the front. The layout and typography are characteristic of postcards produced during the decade before World War I. This view specifically captures the northwestern section of the walls near the Rhone river, highlighting the massive scale of the limestone construction.

This card would look beautiful framed or make an excellent addition to any collection.

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