1906 House of the Grand Squire Tarn France Vintage Postcard, TVC
About This Vintage Postcard
Immerse yourself in the medieval splendor of Cordes-sur-Ciel with this atmospheric monochrome postcard of the Maison du Grand Écuyer (House of the Grand Squire). Built in the 14th century, this architectural jewel is a quintessential example of Gothic civil architecture, characterized by its remarkably preserved facade adorned with intricate sandstone carvings and pointed arches. The building has a storied past, once serving as a hunting lodge for the powerful Counts of Toulouse before evolving into a prestigious inn and later a luxury hotel. This "Timbre Côté Vue" (TCV) scene captures a quiet moment along the steep, winding Grand Rue Raimond VII, where the towering stone structure has stood as a witness to the town's prosperity since the Middle Ages.
Details
Era: Divided Back (1906)
City: Cordes-sur-Ciel
State or Region: Tarn, Occitanie
Country: France
Topic: Maison du Grand Écuyer, Gothic Architecture, Medieval Townhouses, Counts of Toulouse, TCV Postcard
Condition: Circulated (TCV style)
Postage: 10c Red Sower stamp (on front); postmarked Brives, Corrèze, August 29, 1906
Address Side: divided back
Orientation: Vertical (Portrait)
Artist / Photographer: Unknown (ND Phot series)
Publisher: Neurdein Frères, Paris (Trademark: ND)
Printer: Neurdein Frères
Print Type: Collotype
Additional Information
The "Maison du Grand Écuyer" (House of the Grand Squire) is a historical monument that highlights the exceptional wealth of Cordes during the 13th and 14th centuries. This card features a lovely handwritten message in French from "Yvonne" to Mademoiselle Bernadou in Marciel near Tulle, dated 1906. Yvonne writes: "Merci de votre délicate attention et de vos bons souhaits. Amitiés." (Thank you for your kind attention and your good wishes. Best regards). The card bears several clear postal markings, including a "Brives Corrèze" departure stamp and a destination arrival stamp. The publisher, Neurdein Frères, was renowned for its high-quality architectural documentation, and this card remains a fine example of their "ND Phot" series documenting the heritage of the Tarn region.
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