About This Postcard
This vintage postcard provides a panoramic waterfront view of Evian-les-Bains, a world-famous spa town located on the French shore of Lake Geneva. The image captures the town's elegant Belle Époque architecture nestled between the lake and the foothills of the Alps. Evian rose to international prominence in the late 19th century due to its mineral water springs and remains a prestigious destination for health and leisure. The calm waters in the foreground emphasize the peaceful, luxury resort atmosphere that defined the town during this era.
Details
Era: Undivided Back (c. 1900–1904)
City: Evian-les-Bains
Country: France
Topic: Spa Towns, Lake Geneva (Lac Léman), French Alps, Waterfront Architecture, Belle Époque Tourism.
Condition: Unposted / Uncirculated
Address Side: Undivided Back
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Artist / Photographer: Not Stated
Publisher: Not Stated (Series No. 267)
Printer: Likely French or Swiss Phototype
Print Type: Tinted Halftone / Phototypie
Additional Information
The front of the card features the town name in red and a small series number (267) on the left edge. The address side is multilingual, featuring the French, German, and Italian titles for the Universal Postal Union, reflecting the international nature of tourism in the Lake Geneva region. The undivided back with the instruction "Nur für die Adresse" (Only for the address) confirms that this card was produced before 1904, when French postal regulations were changed to allow for divided backs with a message area.
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