River Rhone Collection (#2)

Views of Villenueve les Avignon, from Picturesque Selections, c. 1860. Creator: James Duffield Harding
Views of Villenueve les Avignon, from Picturesque Selections, c. 1860

Lyons, from the Confluence of the Rhone & Saone, 1827. Creator: Edward Francis Finden
Lyons, from the Confluence of the Rhone & Saone, 1827. View of a French landscape, with vegetation and a bridge in the foreground, and the city of Lyons in the distance

Hannibal crossing the Rhone, 218 BC (1882-1884). Artist: Gilbert
Hannibal crossing the Rhone, 218 BC (1882-1884). During the Second Punic War, the Carthaginian general Hannibal led his army, including elephants, from Spain into Gaul

View across River Rhone to bridge and Papal Palace, Avignon, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Provence, France, Europe

Avignon. - St-Benezet Bridge, c1925. From Avignon - Album Artistique.. [Levy Et Neurdein Reunis (LL), Paris, c1925]

Avignon. - The Rhone and Popes Palace, c1925. From Avignon - Album Artistique.. [Levy Et Neurdein Reunis (LL), Paris, c1925]

Villeneuve-Les-Avignon - The Tower of Philippe-Le-Bel (XIVe siecle. ), The Rhone Valley. The Palace
Villeneuve-Les-Avignon - The Tower of Philippe-Le-Bel (XIVe siecle.), The Rhone Valley. The Palace of Papes, c1925. From Avignon - Album Artistique.. [Levy Et Neurdein Reunis (LL), Paris, c1925]

Avignon - Suspended Bridge, c1925. From Avignon - Album Artistique.. [Levy Et Neurdein Reunis (LL), Paris, c1925]

Avignon - View Taken From Villeneuve, c1925. From Avignon - Album Artistique.. [Levy Et Neurdein Reunis (LL), Paris, c1925]

Avignon - St. Benezet Bridge and Rhone Valley, View Taken From Doms Fort, c1925. From Avignon - Album Artistique.. [Levy Et Neurdein Reunis (LL), Paris, c1925]

The Dent du Midi from the Valley of the Rhone, 1900. A print from The Magazine of Art, Cassell and Company, Limited, 1900

The Castle of Beaucaire and a bridge of boats over the Rhone, France, 1824. Artist: William Bernard Cooke
The Castle of Beaucaire and a bridge of boats over the Rhone, France, 1824

Geneva, Switzerland, 1926
Geneva, 1926. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 5: Christianity Today and Tomorrow, edited by RG Parsons and AS Peake

Lyon, France, 1875. Artist: W Floyd
Lyon, France, 1875

View of the Rhone. c1777-1840. Artist: Alexandre Haycinthe Dunouy
View of the Rhone. c1777-1840

Attachment of Horses Pulling Boats Down the Rhone, c1825-1870. Artist: Alexandre Dubuisson
Attachment of Horses Pulling Boats Down the Rhone, 19th century

Siege of Lyon, October 1793 (coloured engraving)
XIR195576 Siege of Lyon, October 1793 (coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Pont St. Benezet, bridge on the River Rhone in the historic city of Avignon, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Vaucluse, Provence, France, Europe

Palais des Papes and Saint Benezet Bridge over the River Rhone, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Avignon, Vaucluse, Provence, France, Europe

Palais des Papes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, reflected in the River Rhone, Avignon, Vaucluse, Provence, France, Europe

True-colour satellite image of Marseille, France
Marseille. True-colour satellite image of Mars- eille (or Marseilles, lower right), France, & the surrounding area. The Rhone delta, which includes the Camargue region, is at centre left

Tour Philippe Le Bel, beside the Rhone River, Villeneuve les Avignon, Avignon, Languedoc, France, Europe

Pont Saint-Benezet and the River Rhone, Avignon, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Provence, France, Europe

Pont St. Benezet over the River Rhone, and Palais des Papes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Avignon, Provence, France, Europe

River Rhone, Lyon, Rhone Valley, France, Europe

Pont de l Universite, River Rhone, Lyon, Rhone Valley, France, Europe

Pont St. Benezet, River Rhone, Avignon, Vaucluse, Provence, France, Europe

Palais des Papes (Papal palace) and River Rhone, Avignon, Vaucluse, Provence, France, Europe

River Rhone, bridge and Papal Palace, Avignon, Provence, France, Europe

Bridge and town, Avignon, Vaucluse, Provence, France, Europe

Quai Victor Augagneur on River Rhone, Lyon, Rhone Valley, France, Europe

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The majestic River Rhone, flowing through the picturesque Rhone Valley in France, is a sight to behold. As you journey along its banks, road signs guide your way, leading you to enchanting destinations like Pont de la Passerelle and Vienne. In Avignon, the Papal Palace stands proudly over the river, with a magnificent bridge connecting both sides. At dusk, the Pont St-Benezet casts a mesmerizing reflection on the tranquil waters of the Rhone as it flows gracefully past iconic landmarks like Palais des Papes and Notre-Dame des Doms. Further downstream in Avignon lies another breathtaking view of St. Benezet Bridge alongside Popes' palace. The panoramic vista captures the essence of Provence's beauty and charm. From high above, an overview of Pont Saint-Benezet reveals its architectural splendor against the backdrop of Avignon's historic cityscape. This ancient structure has stood witness to centuries of history and remains an emblematic symbol of this region. Historical photographs transport us back in time; Samuel Colman's depiction showcases Avignon's Old Tower in 1875 while Edouard Baldus captures Vienne St. Colombe in 1861 during a moment frozen in eternity. The River Rhone has experienced its fair share of challenges too; Edouard Baldus documented one such event - "Avignon (Flood of 1856)" - reminding us that nature can be both awe-inspiring and unpredictable. Eugene Atget's photograph from 1901 titled "Versailles: Le Rhone par Tuby" invites contemplation as we marvel at how artistry can capture fleeting moments forever etched into our memories. Delving deeper into history, we glimpse Albigensian worshippers congregating on the riverbanks – their devotion echoing through time – while an engraving offers us a timeless view of Lyon's Saint-Jean Cathedral.