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Nord Collection (#11)

"Nord: A Tapestry of History, Culture, and Natural Beauty" Step into the charming coastal town of Le Touquet Paris-Plage in Nord, France

Background imageNord Collection: Nord 2508 Noratlas, F-WFRG

Nord 2508 Noratlas, F-WFRG, powered by two Pratt & Whitney R-2800-CB17 radials

Background imageNord Collection: Wind-tunnel model of Nord N600

Wind-tunnel model of Nord N600 from Air Bus Compraison de Configurations (Exploitation des essays a

Background imageNord Collection: World War II: Paris, July 1940: Belgian refugee families waiting at the Gare du Nord

World War II: Paris, July 1940: Belgian refugee families waiting at the Gare du Nord to be repatriated. By this time, Paris was under German occupation

Background imageNord Collection: Departement of Nord, France, Relief Map

Departement of Nord, France, Relief Map
Relief map of the departement of Nord, France. It is bordered by the North sea in the north and Belgium in the east. This image was compiled from data acquired by LANDSAT 5 & 7 satellites combined

Background imageNord Collection: Departement of Nord, France, True Colour Satellite Image

Departement of Nord, France, True Colour Satellite Image
Satellite view of the departement of Nord, France. It is bordered by the North sea in the north and Belgium in the east. This image was compiled from data acquired by LANDSAT 5 & 7 satellites

Background imageNord Collection: Region of Nord-Pas de Calais, France, True Colour Satellite Image

Region of Nord-Pas de Calais, France, True Colour Satellite Image
Satellite view of Nord-Pas de Calais, France. This image was compiled from data acquired by LANDSAT 5 & 7 satellites

Background imageNord Collection: ALLEGRAIN, Etienne (1644-1736). Promenade of

ALLEGRAIN, Etienne (1644-1736). Promenade of Louis XIV by the Parterre du Nord. ca. 1695. Central detail with Louis XIV and the Court. Oil on canvas. FRANCE. Versailles. National Museum of Versailles

Background imageNord Collection: The horseshoe English and American bar, 1, Bould. Denain nea

The horseshoe English and American bar, 1, Bould. Denain near the Gare du Nord. Poster showing a woman dancer straddling a horseshoe, holding a glass in her raised right hand

Background imageNord Collection: Pour le retour du soldat vaincqueur souscrivez au Credit du

Pour le retour du soldat vaincqueur souscrivez au Credit du Nord. A soldier with his wife and two children. Peasants in background ploughing fields. Date 1918

Background imageNord Collection: Timgad - Arch of Triumph de Trajan cote nord ouest

Timgad - Arch of Triumph de Trajan cote nord ouest. Remains of Roman Arch of Trajan at Thamugadi (Timgad), Algeria. Date between 1860 and 1900. Timgad - Arch of Triumph de Trajan cote nord ouest

Background imageNord Collection: Descente du ballon le Pole Nord e Auneau (Eure et Loir) le 2

Descente du ballon le Pole Nord e Auneau (Eure et Loir) le 27 juin 1869, par G. Tissandier. Diagram shows (1) Trajectoire de l aerostat (elevation) and (2) Courbe de trainage (plan)

Background imageNord Collection: Champ de Mars, dimanche 17 juin, a 5 heures preciss. Ascensi

Champ de Mars, dimanche 17 juin, a 5 heures preciss. Ascension aerostatique du ballon le Pole Nord au benefice de l expedition de M. Gustave Lambert

Background imageNord Collection: Champ-de-Mars. Premiere ascension aerostatique du ballon le

Champ-de-Mars. Premiere ascension aerostatique du ballon le Pole Nord executee le dimanche 27 juin, a cinq heures, au profit de l expedition de M. Gustave Lambert

Background imageNord Collection: Amiens, France - The Gare du Nord

Amiens, France - The Gare du Nord Date: 1910s

Background imageNord Collection: Rollerskating couple

Rollerskating couple
Rollerblading Posed artists from Grand Cirkus du Nord, 1910. 1910

Background imageNord Collection: Locomotive no 441

Locomotive no 441

Background imageNord Collection: French rail poster - Dover

French rail poster - Dover
French rail poster for the Chemin de Fer du Nord route to Dover with six fast services per day

Background imageNord Collection: French forced labourers WWII

French forced labourers WWII
Forced labourers leave gare du Nord, Paris, for Germany during World War II

Background imageNord Collection: Battle of the Canal du Nord 1918

Battle of the Canal du Nord 1918
Infantry support from the 4th Canadian Division advancing amongst the caterpillar tracks at the Battle of the Canal du Nord on the Western Front in France during World War I in September 1918

Background imageNord Collection: Battle of the Canal du Nord 1918

Battle of the Canal du Nord 1918
A British 60 pounder gun firing in the barrage at dawn (zero was at 5.20am). Field batteries are moving forward on the right

Background imageNord Collection: Digging trenches

Digging trenches
British soldiers digging reserve trenches in Oudezeele Nord on the Western Front in Belgium during World War I on 1st June 1918

Background imageNord Collection: French rail poster - Chateau de Chantilly

French rail poster - Chateau de Chantilly
Poster advertising the Chateau de Chantilly, reachable by the French Railway (Chemin de Fer du Nord), featuring the chateau standing elegantly by a river

Background imageNord Collection: Tunis, Tunisia - Town View - Place Anatole France

Tunis, Tunisia - Town View - Place Anatole France
Place Anatole France, Avenue de Paris and the Gare Nord du T.G.M, Tunis, Tunisia

Background imageNord Collection: Second Battle of Cambrai 1918

Second Battle of Cambrai 1918
Explosion of a German time bomb in Cambrai (Nord) during the Second Battle of Cambrai on the Western Front in France during World War I in October 1918

Background imageNord Collection: Tsar Alexander

Tsar Alexander
When Tsar Alexander of Russia visits Paris, Napoleon and Eugenie greet him at the gare du Nord, now the Eurostar terminus

Background imageNord Collection: Tsar Visits - 2

Tsar Visits - 2
Alexander II, tsar of Russia, visits France and is greeted by Napoleon at the gare du Nord

Background imageNord Collection: Fugitives from Paris

Fugitives from Paris
Anxious Parisians attempt to leave the city at the Gare du Nord

Background imageNord Collection: Searching Women

Searching Women
Searching women travellers for letters at the Gare du Nord

Background imageNord Collection: Alexis Nord Attacked

Alexis Nord Attacked
Attacked by an angry mobd, unpopular president Alexis Nord is saved by the French minister

Background imageNord Collection: Beffroi, Rue, Somme, Nord, France, Europe

Beffroi, Rue, Somme, Nord, France, Europe

Background imageNord Collection: Fishing boats in harbour, Boulogne, Pas de Calais, Nord, France, Europe

Fishing boats in harbour, Boulogne, Pas de Calais, Nord, France, Europe

Background imageNord Collection: Seafront buildings, Le Touquet, Nord, France, Europe

Seafront buildings, Le Touquet, Nord, France, Europe

Background imageNord Collection: Market place, Le Touquet, Nord, France, Europe

Market place, Le Touquet, Nord, France, Europe

Background imageNord Collection: Site of oldest windmill in Europe, Hondschoote, Flanders, Nord, France, Europe

Site of oldest windmill in Europe, Hondschoote, Flanders, Nord, France, Europe

Background imageNord Collection: Crequoise Valley near Montreuil, Nord Pas de Calais, France, Europe

Crequoise Valley near Montreuil, Nord Pas de Calais, France, Europe

Background imageNord Collection: Dunes, Le Touquet, Nord Pas de Calais, France, Europe

Dunes, Le Touquet, Nord Pas de Calais, France, Europe

Background imageNord Collection: Grand Place, Lille, Nord, France, Europe

Grand Place, Lille, Nord, France, Europe

Background imageNord Collection: Lille, Nord, France, Europe

Lille, Nord, France, Europe

Background imageNord Collection: Cafes at Place du General de Gaulle, Lille, Nord, France, Europe

Cafes at Place du General de Gaulle, Lille, Nord, France, Europe

Background imageNord Collection: Jewellery shop in Flemish building, Lille, Flanders, Nord, France, Europe

Jewellery shop in Flemish building, Lille, Flanders, Nord, France, Europe

Background imageNord Collection: Baguettes in the window of the Paul bread shop, Lille, Flanders, Nord, France, Europe

Baguettes in the window of the Paul bread shop, Lille, Flanders, Nord, France, Europe

Background imageNord Collection: Food and wine shop, Lille, Flanders, Nord, France, Europe

Food and wine shop, Lille, Flanders, Nord, France, Europe

Background imageNord Collection: Bread and baguettes in boulangerie in town centre, Lille, Flanders, Nord, France, Europe

Bread and baguettes in boulangerie in town centre, Lille, Flanders, Nord, France, Europe

Background imageNord Collection: Modern office blocks outside Lille Europe station, Euralille, Lille, Nord, France, Europe

Modern office blocks outside Lille Europe station, Euralille, Lille, Nord, France, Europe

Background imageNord Collection: Modern office blocks, Euralille, Lille, Flanders, Nord, France, Europe

Modern office blocks, Euralille, Lille, Flanders, Nord, France, Europe

Background imageNord Collection: Eurostar train arriving at Lille Europe station, Lille, Nord, France, Europe

Eurostar train arriving at Lille Europe station, Lille, Nord, France, Europe

Background imageNord Collection: Flemish houses, Grand Place (Place du General de Gaulle), Lille, Flanders

Flemish houses, Grand Place (Place du General de Gaulle), Lille, Flanders, Nord, France, Europe

Background imageNord Collection: Flemish Vielle Bourse (old mint), Grand Place (Place du General de Gaulle)

Flemish Vielle Bourse (old mint), Grand Place (Place du General de Gaulle), Lille, Flanders, Nord, France, Europe




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"Nord: A Tapestry of History, Culture, and Natural Beauty" Step into the charming coastal town of Le Touquet Paris-Plage in Nord, France. With its picturesque beaches and vibrant atmosphere, it is a true gem of the region. As you stroll through the streets, you may come across a vintage Nord Wagons-Lits poster that takes you back to a bygone era of luxurious train travel. Venture further inland to Lille, where architectural marvels like the Opera and Chamber of Commerce await your admiration. The grandeur of these buildings is a testament to the rich history and cultural heritage that permeates every corner of this enchanting city. For those with an adventurous spirit, journey across continents to Haiti's Milot and discover the haunting beauty within the ruins of Sans-Souci Palace. This UNESCO World Heritage Site transports visitors back in time as they explore its crumbling walls. Back in Lille, step inside Lille Cathedral - also known as Basilica Notre Dame de la Treille - where tranquility envelops you amidst stunning stained glass windows and intricate architecture, and is a place for reflection and spiritual connection. History buffs will be fascinated by images capturing moments like crossing Canal du Nord in 1918 or viewing Lille from centuries past through Charles de Batz-Castelmore Comte d'Artagnan's memoirs. These glimpses into different eras remind us how far we have come while honoring our shared past. As September 2019 unfolds, immerse yourself in contemporary art with eye-catching posters such as Nord Air Express or Treport Mers travel posters that invite exploration beyond borders. Finally, find yourself at Place du General de Gaulle - an iconic square pulsating with life at the heart of Lille. Here locals gather against a backdrop steeped in history while embracing modernity – truly encapsulating what makes Nord so special. Nord beckons travelers with its diverse tapestry of history, culture, and natural beauty.