1914 Palace-Hotel Roubion Marseille France Postcard

About This Vintage Postcard

Immerse yourself in the Mediterranean charm of Marseille with this sweeping view of La Corniche. The scene features the historic Palace-Hotel Roubion, a prestigious landmark known for its spectacular sea views and world-class bouillabaisse that once attracted the likes of Queen Victoria. In the foreground, the calm blue waters of the bay are dotted with traditional wooden fishing boats (pointus) resting near a sandy cove. The winding coastal road, carved into the limestone cliffs, highlights the dramatic geography of the French Riviera’s gateway. This postcard serves as a beautiful record of the serene coastal lifestyle and Belle Époque architecture that defined the Phocaean City at the turn of the century.

Details

Era: Divided Back (c. 1914–1922)
City: Marseille
State or Region: Bouches-du-Rhône, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Country: France
Topic: La Corniche, Palace-Hotel Roubion, Marseille Coastal Views, Mediterranean Fishing Boats, French Riviera History
Condition: Circulated
Postage: 40c Red Sower (Semeuse) stamp; canceled Nov 7 1922 Marseille B.ches-du-Rh.
Address Side: divided back
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Artist / Photographer: Unknown
Publisher: Unknown (Series 18)
Printer: Héliochromie Moullot (Marseille)
Print Type: Color Tinted Collotype

Additional Information

The printer imprint in the lower left corner identifies the firm as Héliochromie Moullot, a prestigious local printer in Marseille renowned for their high-quality photographic reproductions. The 40c Red Sower stamp and the November 1922 hand-cancellation date its use to the early years following the Great War. The reverse features a specific instruction to include the "Arrondissement" number, a postal requirement for large French cities like Paris and Marseille.