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Ville Collection (#5)

"Belfort, France - A Captivating Ville with Rich History and Stunning Landmarks" Step into the charming town of Belfort, nestled in the heart of France

Background imageVille Collection: View of Amiens, c. 1770 (engraving)

View of Amiens, c. 1770 (engraving)
1721868 View of Amiens, c. 1770 (engraving) by French School, (18th century); (add.info.: Amiens, France : view og fthe town, c. 1770, engraving)

Background imageVille Collection: Postcard of St Jean street, c. 1900 (b / w photo)

Postcard of St Jean street, c. 1900 (b / w photo)
1720177 Postcard of St Jean street, c.1900 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Chaumont, France : St Jean street, postcard, c. 1900)

Background imageVille Collection: Postcard depicting Saint Aubin Cathedral, Namur, c. 1900 (litho)

Postcard depicting Saint Aubin Cathedral, Namur, c. 1900 (litho)
1720160 Postcard depicting Saint Aubin Cathedral, Namur, c. 1900 (litho) by Belgian School, (20th century); (add.info.: Namur (Belgium) : Saint Aubin cathedral, postcard, c. 1900)

Background imageVille Collection: Postcard depicting Meaux Town Hall, c. 1900 (litho)

Postcard depicting Meaux Town Hall, c. 1900 (litho)
1720157 Postcard depicting Meaux Town Hall, c. 1900 (litho) by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: Meaux (Seine-et-Marne) : l hotel de ville, carte postale, c

Background imageVille Collection: Postcard depicting a statue of an angel, Namur, c. 1900 (b / w photo)

Postcard depicting a statue of an angel, Namur, c. 1900 (b / w photo)
1720203 Postcard depicting a statue of an angel, Namur, c.1900 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Namur (Belgium) : square of Angel, postcard, c. 1900)

Background imageVille Collection: Postcard depicting Rue Colbert, Reims, c. 1900 (b / w photo)

Postcard depicting Rue Colbert, Reims, c. 1900 (b / w photo)
1720175 Postcard depicting Rue Colbert, Reims, c.1900 (b/w photo) by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: Reims (Marne) : perspective de la rue Colbert, carte postale, c

Background imageVille Collection: Postcard of the view from the Philippe-Lebon Garden, Chaumont, c. 1900 (b / w photo)

Postcard of the view from the Philippe-Lebon Garden, Chaumont, c. 1900 (b / w photo)
1720174 Postcard of the view from the Philippe-Lebon Garden, Chaumont, c.1900 (b/w photo) by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: Chaumont, France : view from Philippe-Lebon, garden, postcard)

Background imageVille Collection: Postcard depicting Namur Town Hall, c. 1900 (litho)

Postcard depicting Namur Town Hall, c. 1900 (litho)
1720158 Postcard depicting Namur Town Hall, c. 1900 (litho) by Belgian School, (20th century); (add.info.: Namur (Belgium) : town hall, postcard, c. 1900)

Background imageVille Collection: Postcard of the Town Hall, Langres, c. 1900 (b / w photo)

Postcard of the Town Hall, Langres, c. 1900 (b / w photo)
1720204 Postcard of the Town Hall, Langres, c.1900 (b/w photo) by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: Langres, France : town hall, postcard, c. 1900)

Background imageVille Collection: Villa dans la Gaule antique. Villa in Ancient Gaul

Villa dans la Gaule antique. Villa in Ancient Gaul
5675090 Villa dans la Gaule antique. Villa in Ancient Gaul. by Beuzon, Joseph (1864-1940); (add.info.: Geographie. France. Antiquite. Une villa gallo romaine, la Gaule dans l´┐¢empire Romain)

Background imageVille Collection: Interior of the city of Carcassonne, c. 1904 (watercolor)

Interior of the city of Carcassonne, c. 1904 (watercolor)
7228450 Interior of the city of Carcassonne, c.1904 (watercolor) by Bernier, Charles (1857-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bernier, Charles (1857-1936)); Photo © Isabelle Eshraghi

Background imageVille Collection: The first sandwich man in Paris, 1927 (illustration)

The first sandwich man in Paris, 1927 (illustration)
7211513 The first sandwich man in Paris, 1927 (illustration) by Damblans, Eugene (1865-1945); (add.info.: Picturesque Paris)

Background imageVille Collection: Saint-Briac, Cour a la Ville Hue, 1885 (oil on canvas)

Saint-Briac, Cour a la Ville Hue, 1885 (oil on canvas)
CH401813 Saint-Briac, Cour a la Ville Hue, 1885 (oil on canvas) by Signac, Paul (1863-1935); 33x46 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Background imageVille Collection: Une rue de la ville de Meissen, sur l Elbe (engraving)

Une rue de la ville de Meissen, sur l Elbe (engraving)
3644496 Une rue de la ville de Meissen, sur l Elbe (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Une rue de la ville de Meissen, sur l Elbe)

Background imageVille Collection: Une rue d Albany, ville de l Etat de New-York (engraving)

Une rue d Albany, ville de l Etat de New-York (engraving)
3629539 Une rue d Albany, ville de l Etat de New-York (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Une rue d Albany, ville de l Etat de New-York)

Background imageVille Collection: La maison de Jacques Coeur, XVe s, a Bourges, transformee aujourd hui en hotel de ville (engraving)

La maison de Jacques Coeur, XVe s, a Bourges, transformee aujourd hui en hotel de ville (engraving)
6022381 La maison de Jacques Coeur, XVe s, a Bourges, transformee aujourd hui en hotel de ville (engraving) by French School

Background imageVille Collection: The Late Leon Gambetta (engraving)

The Late Leon Gambetta (engraving)
1043894 The Late Leon Gambetta (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Late Leon Gambetta)

Background imageVille Collection: Echevins de la ville de Paris, complimentant Louis XIII a son retour de la Rochelle

Echevins de la ville de Paris, complimentant Louis XIII a son retour de la Rochelle
962908 Echevins de la ville de Paris, complimentant Louis XIII a son retour de la Rochelle, gravure du temps; d apres A Bosse (engraving) by French School

Background imageVille Collection: La Bastille, du cote de la Ville, fac-simile d une planche de Du Cerceau, 1575 (engraving)

La Bastille, du cote de la Ville, fac-simile d une planche de Du Cerceau, 1575 (engraving)
963239 La Bastille, du cote de la Ville, fac-simile d une planche de Du Cerceau, 1575 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Bastille, du cote de la Ville)

Background imageVille Collection: The Rustic Bridge, Chateau de Mereville, France, c. 1785 (oil on canvas)

The Rustic Bridge, Chateau de Mereville, France, c. 1785 (oil on canvas)
488002 The Rustic Bridge, ChAteau de Mereville, France, c.1785 (oil on canvas) by Robert, Hubert (1733-1808); 65.4x53.3 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Background imageVille Collection: La population de Gumurdjina chasse les Bulgares charges d occuper la ville (colour litho)

La population de Gumurdjina chasse les Bulgares charges d occuper la ville (colour litho)
2779962 La population de Gumurdjina chasse les Bulgares charges d occuper la ville (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageVille Collection: Cordes, Porte de ville (colour photo)

Cordes, Porte de ville (colour photo)
2804244 Cordes, Porte de ville (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cordes, Porte de ville)

Background imageVille Collection: Aigues-Mortes, Vue des remparts, prise de l interieur de la ville (colour photo)

Aigues-Mortes, Vue des remparts, prise de l interieur de la ville (colour photo)
2804230 Aigues-Mortes, Vue des remparts, prise de l interieur de la ville (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aigues-Mortes)

Background imageVille Collection: Riez, Restes antiques sur la rive droite du Colostre, a l O, de la ville (colour photo)

Riez, Restes antiques sur la rive droite du Colostre, a l O, de la ville (colour photo)
2804153 Riez, Restes antiques sur la rive droite du Colostre, a l O, de la ville (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Riez)

Background imageVille Collection: Cognac, Porte de ville (colour photo)

Cognac, Porte de ville (colour photo)
2804065 Cognac, Porte de ville (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cognac, Porte de ville)

Background imageVille Collection: Rocamadour, Le rocher et la ville, Vue N (colour photo)

Rocamadour, Le rocher et la ville, Vue N (colour photo)
2804017 Rocamadour, Le rocher et la ville, Vue N (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rocamadour, Le rocher et la ville, Vue N)

Background imageVille Collection: Carennac, Vue d ensemble de la ville sur la rive g du Lot (colour photo)

Carennac, Vue d ensemble de la ville sur la rive g du Lot (colour photo)
2804015 Carennac, Vue d ensemble de la ville sur la rive g du Lot (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carennac)

Background imageVille Collection: Varen, Porte de ville et tour du Chateau (colour photo)

Varen, Porte de ville et tour du Chateau (colour photo)
2803998 Varen, Porte de ville et tour du Chateau (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Varen, Porte de ville et tour du Chateau)

Background imageVille Collection: Besancon, Porte Taillee, Vue prise du cote de la ville (colour photo)

Besancon, Porte Taillee, Vue prise du cote de la ville (colour photo)
2803882 Besancon, Porte Taillee, Vue prise du cote de la ville (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Besancon, Porte Taillee)

Background imageVille Collection: Saint-Epain, Porte feodale, cote de la ville (colour photo)

Saint-Epain, Porte feodale, cote de la ville (colour photo)
2803698 Saint-Epain, Porte feodale, cote de la ville (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saint-Epain, Porte feodale, cote de la ville)

Background imageVille Collection: Langeais, Chateau, Entree cote de la ville (colour photo)

Langeais, Chateau, Entree cote de la ville (colour photo)
2803696 Langeais, Chateau, Entree cote de la ville (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Langeais, Chateau, Entree cote de la ville)

Background imageVille Collection: Advert postcard for Theatre Sarah Bernhardt. Paris

Advert postcard for Theatre Sarah Bernhardt. Paris
French advertising postcard for the Theatre Sarah Bernhardt. In 1899 the Theatre de la Ville in Paris was renamed Theatre Sarah-Bernhardt after the renowned actress Sarah Bernhardt

Background imageVille Collection: Pigeons on the Place des Terreaux, Lyon, France

Pigeons on the Place des Terreaux, Lyon, France. The square belongs to the zone classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO

Background imageVille Collection: North American T-28B Trojan 137680

North American T-28B Trojan 137680
United States Marine Corps - North American T-28B Trojan 137680 (msn 200-43), from Marine Corps Air Station Quantico, seen at Guide de la Ville Airport on 12 January 1969

Background imageVille Collection: Vintage late 19th century photograph - Hotel de Ville

Vintage late 19th century photograph - Hotel de Ville, Town Hall, Berne, Switzerland

Background imageVille Collection: WW2 - At 3pm on the 8th May, 1945 - a bugler sounds the ceasefire at the Hotel de Ville

WW2 - At 3pm on the 8th May, 1945 - a bugler sounds the ceasefire at the Hotel de Ville, Paris, surrounded by celebrating Parisians. Date: 1945

Background imageVille Collection: c. 1880s France - hotel de Ville Paris across River Seine

c. 1880s France - hotel de Ville Paris across River Seine
c.1880s France - Hotel de Ville Paris from across the River Seine

Background imageVille Collection: Anvers Antwerp Belgium - Hotel de Ville view river Schelt

Anvers Antwerp Belgium - Hotel de Ville view river Schelt
Vintage 19th century photograph: Anvers Antwerp Belgium - Hotel de Ville and view towards the river Schelt

Background imageVille Collection: Brussels Bruxelles, Belgium Place de la Hotel de la Ville

Brussels Bruxelles, Belgium Place de la Hotel de la Ville
Vintage 19th century photograph: Brussels Bruxelles, Belgium Place de la Hotel de la Ville - main square in the city centre

Background imageVille Collection: Histoire de douze vautours et de la ville carree (colour litho)

Histoire de douze vautours et de la ville carree (colour litho)
5212719 Histoire de douze vautours et de la ville carree (colour litho) by Kuhn-Regnier, Joseph (1873-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Histoire de douze vautours et de la ville carree)

Background imageVille Collection: Bruxelles / Brussels: Hotel de ville (litho)

Bruxelles / Brussels: Hotel de ville (litho)
6019532 Bruxelles/Brussels: Hotel de ville (litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hotel de ville)

Background imageVille Collection: The City Rat and the Country Rat, illustration from Fables by La Fontaine

The City Rat and the Country Rat, illustration from Fables by La Fontaine
PER437823 The City Rat and the Country Rat, illustration from Fables by La Fontaine, 1868 (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageVille Collection: A general view of sailing craft on the waters of the River Thames (coloured engraving)

A general view of sailing craft on the waters of the River Thames (coloured engraving)
587814 A general view of sailing craft on the waters of the River Thames (coloured engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageVille Collection: Ms 2810 f. 67, The city of Kinsai, from the Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c

Ms 2810 f. 67, The city of Kinsai, from the Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c
CHT176650 Ms 2810 f.67, The city of Kinsai, from the Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c.1410-12 (tempera on vellum) by Boucicaut Master, (fl.1390-1430) (and workshop); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageVille Collection: Costume of a town mayor, Napoleonic era

Costume of a town mayor, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France (Historical Costumes of France)

Background imageVille Collection: Surgeres, Porte de ville et Clocher de l Eglise (colour photo)

Surgeres, Porte de ville et Clocher de l Eglise (colour photo)
2804080 Surgeres, Porte de ville et Clocher de l Eglise (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Surgeres, Porte de ville et Clocher de l Eglise)

Background imageVille Collection: Chartres, Porte Guillaume, Vue exterieure a la ville (colour photo)

Chartres, Porte Guillaume, Vue exterieure a la ville (colour photo)
2803693 Chartres, Porte Guillaume, Vue exterieure a la ville (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chartres, Porte Guillaume)

Background imageVille Collection: Meung, Porte de ville, dite Porte d Amont (colour photo)

Meung, Porte de ville, dite Porte d Amont (colour photo)
2803669 Meung, Porte de ville, dite Porte d Amont (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Meung, Porte de ville, dite Porte d Amont)




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"Belfort, France - A Captivating Ville with Rich History and Stunning Landmarks" Step into the charming town of Belfort, nestled in the heart of France. La Place d'armes welcomes you with open arms, its cobblestone streets leading to a mesmerizing sight – L'Hôtel de Ville. This architectural gem stands tall, adorned with intricate details that tell tales of centuries past. As you wander through this enchanting ville, don't miss the majestic Castle that watches over Belfort. Its imposing presence reminds visitors of a bygone era when knights roamed these lands. Speaking of elegance and sophistication, imagine cruising through Belfort's streets in a Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Sedanca de Ville Hooper or a Cadillac Coupe de Ville. These classic cars perfectly complement the timeless beauty surrounding them. Venturing beyond Belfort's borders takes you to Antibes, another captivating ville in France. Lose yourself in The Old Town's narrow alleys as they lead you towards breathtaking views of the Alps, and is here where nature meets history seamlessly. The tale of two mice comes to mind when exploring different villes across Europe – from bustling cities like Paris to picturesque towns like Ville Franche. Each offering its own unique charm and allure; it truly is a matter of preference for both the town mouse and country mouse alike. However, not all stories are filled with joyous moments; some bear witness to tragedy. Leuven bears scars from World War I damage while Arras Cathedral and Hôtel de Ville stand as solemn reminders of those dark times. Yet even amidst adversity, these villes rise again – resilient symbols standing strong against all odds. Travel back in time as you visit Loches in France during its Victorian period or catch a glimpse into early 1900s Paris at L'Hôtel De Ville itself – an iconic landmark that has witnessed countless historical events. But sometimes, a ville's story takes an unexpected turn.