Falaise Collection

GABRIELLE COCO CHANEL (1883-1971). French fashion designer. Photographed on the beach in Etretat, Normandy, early 20th century. In the background is the cliff, Falaise d Amont

Falaise cross-channel ferry leaving Newhaven, East Sussex, for Dieppe, France. Date: 1964

Scenes from Madame Sans-Gene (1925) starring Gloria Swanson, filmed in Paris. This lavishly produced romantic costume comedy-drama was directed by L鯮 ce Perret

The Allies meet at the closing of the Falaise Pocket, Fran
Photograph showing the meeting between American troops (on right with jeep) and Canadian troops (on left with half-track) to mark the closing of the Falaise Pocket on the road between Falaise

Avranches, France, c.1900 (painting)
2145127 Avranches, France, c.1900 (painting) by Cheron, Olivier (1854-1935); (add.info.: Geography. France. Normandy, Avranches. Painting by Olivier Cheron, France, ca 1900.); Photo © CCI.

Client: Dorville - Model: Maxime De la Falaise - Shoot date: November 11, 1952 Date: 1952

Title page lithographed by Karl Joseph Brodtmann from Heinrich Rudolf Schinz's Illustrated Natural History of
FLO4690651 Title page lithographed by Karl Joseph Brodtmann from Heinrich Rudolf Schinz's Illustrated Natural History of Animals, Zurich

Molyneux / Chanel models
A presentation of the latest evening fashion by Chanel (two on the left) and Molyneux (right). The three lovely ladies are members of the British high society

Statue of William the Conqueror, Falaise, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Statue of William the Conqueror, Falaise, 1890. Bronze statue of William the Conqueror (c1028-1087) first Norman King of England by French sculptor Louis Rochet in his birthplace, Falaise

Sunset at Etretat, Octeville sur Mer, Le Havre, Seine Maritime, Normandy, France, Western Europe

Sunrise over the cliff of Etretat, Octeville sur Mer, Le Havre, Seine Maritime, Normandy, France, Western Europe

Sunrise at Etretat, Octeville sur Mer, Le Havre, Seine Maritime, Normandy, France, Western Europe

Aerial view of a sunset in front of the cliffs of Etretat, Octeville sur Mer, Le Havre, Seine Maritime, Normandy, France, Western Europe

Milkyway at Etretat, Octeville sur Mer, Le Havre, Seine Maritime, Normandy, France

Purple wave
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA. Michel Groleau

View of the eastern terrace at the Falaise d'Amont, Etretat
A view of the eastern terrace at the Falaise d'Amont in Etretat, 1920s Date: 1920s

Falaise, By Night
A painting of a cobbled street area outside some shops in Falaise, Normandy, northwestern France, families are standing outside a water fountain, the area is lit only by street lamp and shop windows

Countess de la Falaise, studio fashion portrait, by Chanel. Captioned, Innumerable frills adorn our evening gowns'. With description, The Countess de la Falaise

Falaise, La statue de Guillaume le Conquerant, ND (b / w photo)
2774192 Falaise, La statue de Guillaume le Conquerant, ND (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Falaise, La statue de Guillaume le Conquerant, ND)

Falaise, Eglise de la Trinite et Statue de Guillaume-le-Conquerant (colour photo)
2803498 Falaise, Eglise de la Trinite et Statue de Guillaume-le-Conquerant (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Falaise)

Cliffs at Pourville, 1879
PHD30338 Cliffs at Pourville, 1879 by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Ruins of Falaise, Normandy, after its capture by Canadian troops, World War II, August 1944 (photo)
6015159 Ruins of Falaise, Normandy, after its capture by Canadian troops, World War II, August 1944 (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruins of Falaise)

Cliffs near Dieppe, 1897 (oil on canvas)
BOO183868 Cliffs near Dieppe, 1897 (oil on canvas) by Monet, Claude (1840-1926); State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; French, out of copyright

Jacques de Falaise, street entertainer who ate anything. He is shown eating a live mouse, holding a snake, while an assistant receives a dagger and rose from the audience

On the Cliffs; Sur la Falaise, 1880 (oil on canvas)
1766401 On the Cliffs; Sur la Falaise, 1880 (oil on canvas) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); 26.5x46 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Cliffs; Sur la Falaise)

Rambling Sketches, Our Artist in Normandy (engraving)
1626915 Rambling Sketches, Our Artist in Normandy (engraving) by Railton, Herbert (1857-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rambling Sketches, Our Artist in Normandy)

Cliffs near Camaret (oil on canvas)
PHD29884 Cliffs near Camaret (oil on canvas) by Lacombe, Georges (1868-1916); Musee Municipal, Brest, France; French, out of copyright

At Gervaise, Falaise: Market Day, (pencil and watercolour)
652104 At Gervaise, Falaise: Market Day, (pencil and watercolour) by Foster, Myles Birket (1825-99); 40.9x60.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: At Gervaise, Falaise: Market Day)

Houses at Falaise in the Fog, 1885 (oil on canvas)
987360 Houses at Falaise in the Fog, 1885 (oil on canvas) by Monet, Claude (1840-1926); 73x92.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Houses at Falaise in the Fog; Maisons a Falaise, brouillard)

Falaise, Le Chateau, Vue prise du mont Mirat (colour photo)
2803499 Falaise, Le Chateau, Vue prise du mont Mirat (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Falaise, Le Chateau, Vue prise du mont Mirat)

Statue of William the Conqueror, Falaise, Normandy. Postcard sent in 1913
660576 Statue of William the Conqueror, Falaise, Normandy. Postcard sent in 1913. by French Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

Statue of William the Conqueror, Falaise (engraving)
653968 Statue of William the Conqueror, Falaise (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of William the Conqueror, Falaise)

Falaise, Eglise de la Trinite, passage sous le choeur (colour photo)
2803497 Falaise, Eglise de la Trinite, passage sous le choeur (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Falaise, Eglise de la Trinite)

The young Prince Arthur, Duke of Brittany, imprisoned at the Chateau de Falaise, is guarded by Hubert de Burgh, 1st Earl of Kent. Arthur had at one time been Richard Is preferred successor

Falaise Castle, 1856. Creator: Alfred Capel-Cure
Falaise Castle, 1856

Talbots Tower, Falaise Castle, 1856. Creator: Alfred Capel-Cure
Talbots Tower, Falaise Castle, 1856

Runnymede TW20 0 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Runnymede TW20 0

The Castle of Falaise and Fountain of Arlette, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Castle of Falaise and Fountain of Arlette, 1890. Chateau de Falaise, 12th-13th century, in Calvados, Normandy, seat of the Dukes of Normandy

The Woman on the Cliff
NOR61615 The Woman on the Cliff by Gonzales, Eva (1849-83); 46x38 cm; Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Normandy, c1930s
Normandy. From Falaise castle Robert the Devil spied Arletta, the tanners daughter, by whom he begot William the Conqueror, c1930s. From Geographical Magazine, Volume 5

An old curiosity shop in Falaise, Normandy, France, c1930s. Artist: Humphrey Joel
An old curiosity shop in Falaise, Normandy, France, c1930s. A print from Countries of the World, edited by JA Hammerton, volume V, the Fleetway House, London, c1930s

Birthplace of William the Conqueror, Normandy, France
Birthplace of King William the Conqueror at Falaise, Normandy, France. 1834

Falaise, William the Conqueror statue - black & white view of Equestrian statue on massive plinth Date: circa 1890s

Church of St Gervais Falaise - black & white views of Square with church behind Date: circa 1890s

Three society models by Madame Yevonde, wearing pique organdie and crepe. They are Countess Bosdari (right) in a Molyneux model, Countess de la Falaise (far left) in a Chanel creation

The Cliffs at Etretat, 1886 (oil on canvas)
XIR898208 The Cliffs at Etretat, 1886 (oil on canvas) by Monet, Claude (1840-1926); 66x81 cm; Pushkin Museum, Moscow, Russia; (add.info.: Les Falaises eEtretat; ); French, out of copyright

Fa lix-Hilaire Buhot, La Falaise: Baie de Saint-Malo (The Cliff: Saint-Malo Bay)
Fa© lix-Hilaire Buhot, La Falaise: Baie de Saint-Malo (The Cliff: Saint-Malo Bay), French, 1847-1898, 1886-1890, heliogravure, etching, drypoint, roulette

Inauguration of the Statue of William the Conqueror, at Falaise

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"Falaise: A Captivating Tapestry of History, Fashion, and Natural Beauty" Step into the world of Falaise, a place that has witnessed the footprints of legends and the ebb and flow of time. In this captivating coastal town in Normandy, France, one can find an intriguing blend of history, fashion, and breathtaking landscapes. Gazing at an old photograph from the early 20th century, we catch a glimpse of none other than Gabrielle Coco Chanel herself. The iconic French fashion designer strikes a pose on Etretat beach with the majestic Falaise d'Amont cliff as her backdrop, and is here where inspiration meets nature's grandeur. As we delve deeper into Falaise's storybook pages, we encounter scenes from Gloria Swanson's film "Madame Sans-Gene" (1925), transporting us to another era filled with glamour and drama. Meanwhile, historical significance unfolds before our eyes as we witness the Allies meeting at the closing stages of World War II within the infamous Falaise Pocket. But it is not just history that shapes this enchanting place; nature paints its own masterpiece along these shores. Imagine standing on the eastern terrace at Falaise d'Amont during sunset – a purple wave washes over you as hues blend seamlessly across the horizon. This mesmerizing view leaves an indelible mark on your soul. Fashion takes center stage once again as Countess de la Falaise graces us with her elegance in a white cotton tulle evening gown designed by Chanel herself. Innumerable frills adorn her attire as she embodies timeless beauty against a studio backdrop. Yet amidst all these tales lies tragedy too – Prince Arthur Duke Brittany murdered his uncle King here in Falaise long ago. Such stories remind us that even paradise has its dark moments etched within its walls. It also serves as a hub for artistic expression through Molyneux/Chanel models, who bring life to the designer's creations.