1905 Gothic Portals Meaux Cathedral France Vintage Postcard

About This Vintage Postcard

This early 20th-century view captures the stunning west front portals of Meaux Cathedral (Cathedrale Saint-Etienne de Meaux), a masterpiece of Gothic architecture. The image highlights the three grand entrances, featuring the intricate stone carvings and soaring gables that were developed over five centuries of construction. Standing in front of the central portal are several figures in Belle Époque attire accompanied by a small dog, providing a charming sense of scale against the massive facade. Known for its unique five-aisle layout and its connection to the famous orator Bishop Bossuet, the "Eagle of Meaux," this cathedral remains a significant ecclesiastical landmark in northern France.

Details

Era: Divided Back (1905-1910)
City: Meaux
State or Region: Seine-et-Marne (Ile-de-France)
Country: France
Topic: Gothic Cathedrals, French Architecture, Religious Landmarks, Belle Epoque Figures
Condition: Uncirculated
Postage: Unposted; no postmark or stamp
Address Side: divided back
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Artist / Photographer: LL (Leon & Levy)
Publisher: Levy Fils & Cie, Paris
Printer: Levy Fils & Cie
Print Type: Collotype

Additional Information

The production date is narrowed to 1905-1910 based on the publisher's imprint and the specific typography used for the "Carte Postale" header. The card was published by the prestigious Parisian firm Levy Fils & Cie, identifiable by the LL initials on the front and the full company name on the central divider. This particular card features the "Selecta" series logo, a stylized "S" in a laurel wreath, which was a brand used by the firm for their premium topographical views. The uncirculated condition perfectly preserves the fine detail of the stone tracery and the period costume of the visitors on the cathedral steps.

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