1905 Corenc Grenoble France Postcard

About This Vintage Postcard

This antique postcard features a scenic view from the village of Corenc, located in the Environs de Grenoble along the route to the Grande-Chartreuse monastery. The image captures the village church perched on a hillside, with the dramatic, snow-capped peaks of the Alps (Chaine des Alpes) dominating the background. This region, known as Le Dauphiné, is celebrated for its rugged mountain landscapes and historic mountain passes. The composition, featuring a grassy slope and skeletal trees in the foreground, highlights the natural beauty of the Isère department in southeastern France.

Details

Era: Divided Back (c. 1905–1909)
City: Corenc
State: Isère
Region: Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Country: France
Topic: Alpine Landscapes, Corenc Village, Grenoble Environs, Mountain Churches, Dauphiné Region History.
Condition: Uncirculated
Address Side: Divided Back
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Artist / Photographer: Not Stated (B.F. Studio)
Publisher: Berthaud Frères (B.F.), Paris (Series No. 68)
Printer: Likely French Phototype
Print Type: Phototypie / Collotype

Additional Information

The front of the card bears the series number 68 and the initials B.F., identifying it as a product of the renowned Berthaud Frères publishing house in Paris. This firm was highly respected for its topographical "phototype" series documenting the French provinces. The caption identifies the specific location on the road between Grenoble and the Chartreuse mountains, a popular route for early twentieth-century pilgrims and mountain tourists. The uncirculated condition and crisp mountain detail are typical of the high-quality cards produced during the pre-World War I era in France.

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