About This Vintage Postcard
This early 20th-century view captures the breathtaking panorama of the Royal Chateau d'Amboise and the stone bridge spanning the Loire River. Perched on a promontory, the chateau was a favorite residence for French kings and served as a major political hub during the Renaissance. The massive Tour des Minimes, the circular tower visible on the left, features a unique internal ramp that allowed horse-drawn carriages to ascend from the riverbank to the castle terraces. This site is also famously the final resting place of Leonardo da Vinci, whose remains lie in the chateau's Saint-Hubert Chapel.
Details
Era: Divided Back (1906-1912)
City: Amboise
State or Region: Indre-et-Loire
Country: France
Topic: Royal Chateaus, Loire Valley, Renaissance Architecture, Historic Bridges
Condition: Uncirculated
Postage: Unposted; no postmark or stamp
Address Side: divided back
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Artist / Photographer: Neurdein (ND)
Publisher: Neurdein et Cie, Paris
Printer: Crete (Imp. Phot. Neurdein et Cie)
Print Type: Collotype
Additional Information
The production date is narrowed to 1906-1912. The card was published by the renowned Neurdein et Cie studio, identifiable by the ND. Phot. mark on the front and the 52 Avenue de Breteuil address on the back's vertical divider. This specific typography for the Carte Postale header and the independent studio imprint confirm it was produced prior to the 1913 merger with Levy Fils.
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