1904 Tour Pey-Berland, Bordeaux Cathedral France Vintage Postcard

About This Vintage Postcard

This antique postcard features the Tour Pey-Berland, the iconic separate bell tower of the Cathedral of Saint-André in Bordeaux, France. Built between 1440 and 1500, the tower was constructed apart from the main cathedral to protect the Gothic structure's foundations from the vibrations of the heavy bells.

The architecture is a masterpiece of the Flamboyant Gothic style, characterized by its intricate stonework and soaring height. In the background, the twin spires of the Bordeaux Cathedral rise above the city, illustrating the religious and architectural heart of this historic port city. The scene captures the tower topped with the gilded statue of Notre-Dame d'Aquitaine, which was added in 1863, emphasizing Bordeaux's status as a center of southwestern French heritage.

Details

Era: Divided Back (1904–1910)
City: Bordeaux
State or Region: Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Country: France
Topic: Tour Pey-Berland, Bordeaux Cathedral, Gothic Architecture, French Landmarks, Religious History
Condition: Uncirculated
Postage: None
Address Side: divided back
Orientation: Vertical (Portrait)
Artist / Photographer: Unknown
Publisher: Ch. Chambon, Bordeaux (C. B. No. 110)
Printer: Phototypie Ch. Chambon, Bordeaux
Print Type: Collotype

Additional Information

The manufacturing date for this card is narrowed to 1904–1910. The divided back format was first authorized in France in 1904, and the specific typography and "Phototypie Ch. Chambon" imprint align with the peak production period of this local Bordeaux publisher during the early Golden Age of postcards. Charles Chambon was a prominent local editor whose studio at 19 rue de la Devise documented the architectural transformation of Bordeaux at the turn of the century. The Tour Pey-Berland, named after Archbishop Pey Berland, remains one of the tallest structures in the city and was notably used as a lead shot factory during the French Revolution before being restored to its religious function in the 19th century.

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