About This Vintage Postcard
This serene antique postcard captures the picturesque waterfront of Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne in the Corrèze department of France. The scene features traditional flat-bottomed wooden boats, known as gabares, gliding across the glassy surface of the Dordogne River. Along the banks, the historic stone houses of the village are reflected in the water, with the prominent spire of the Abbey Church of Saint-Pierre visible on the left. This view beautifully preserves the peaceful, riverside atmosphere of this medieval Limousin Riviera town as it appeared in the early 20th century.
Details
Era: Divided Back (1905)
City: Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne
State or Region: Corrèze, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Country: France
Topic: river landscapes, historic village architecture, flat-bottomed boats, Dordogne river, French regional scenery
Condition: Circulated
Postage: Includes a red 10c Semeuse (Sower) stamp. This card features a circular hand cancel from Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne dated June 19, 1905.
Address Side: Divided back
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Artist / Photographer: Cliché Paucot
Publisher: Part of the La Corrèze Illustrée series
Printer: Not listed
Print Type: Collotype, Phototype
Additional Information
This card is part of the La Corrèze Illustrée series and features the work of photographer Paucot. The reverse contains a second personal message to Mademoiselle M. Bernadou at 35 Rue de Passy, Paris.
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