Touquet Collection (#2)

Duchess of Westminster with her hospital staff, WW1
Constance Edwina Shelagh (n饠 Cornwallis West), Duchess of Westminster (later Mrs James Fitzpatrick Lewes) (died 1970), First wife of 2nd Duke of Westminster

Duchess of Westminster & nursing staff, WW1
Constance Edwina (n饠 Cornwallis West), Duchess of Westminster (later Mrs James Fitzpatrick Lewes) (died 1970), First wife of 2nd Duke of Westminster

Mrs Charles Sweeny at Le Touquet
Lord Castlerosse, Lady Milton, Mrs Charles Sweeny (formerly Miss Margaret Whigham, later the Duchess of Argyll), Lady Helena Fitzwilliam and the American golfer Mr Charles Sweeny at Le Touquet

Mrs Wrenn Dupont & Mrs Charles Sweeny at Le Touquet
Mrs Wrenn Dupont and Mrs Charles Sweeny (formerly Miss Margaret Whigham and later the Duchess of Argyll) pictured looking very neat, the former in golf playing gear

WWI: SOLDIER, c1914. A Canadian soldier at a Canadian hospital in the Hotel du Golf, Le Touquet, France. Photograph, c1914

WWI: HOSPITAL, c1915. A nurse bandaging the head of a soldier at the Canadian hospital in the Hotel du Golf at Le Touquet, France. Photograph, c1914

WWI: HOSPITAL, c1915. Performing a surgery at the Canadian hospital in the Hotel du Golf at Le Touquet, France. Photograph, c1914

WWI: HOSPITAL, c1915. Private William Robinson of the Royal Scots Greys at the Canadian hospital in the Hotel du Golf at Le Touquet, France. Photograph, c1914

Cover design, Imperial Airways map of the European Air Routes for 1934: London-Paris, Paris-Basle, Basle-Zurich, London-Brussels, Brussels-Cologne, London-Le Touquet

Lord Birkenhead playing tennis with Lili de Alvarez
Frederick Edwin Smith, Lord Birkenhead (1872 - 1930), British lawyer, statesman and well-known society figure, pictured playing mixed doubles with the Spanish ladies tennis player

A Study in Contrasts at La Plage by Laurie Tayler
A young woman in a fashionable, sporty green swimsuit emerges from the sea at Le Touquet to be met by her elderly maid with a towel. Date: 1927

Fisherwoman of Le Touquet, France
Fisherwoman of Le Touquet, Paris-Plage, France Date: circa 1910s

Royal Picardy Hotel
THE ROYAL PICARDY HOTEL at LE TOUQUET, described on the back of the card as VERY expensive Date: 1932

Advert for Redfern couture, 1930
Advert for Redfern couture (Paris, Le Touquet and Deauville), 1930 Date: 1930

Le Touquet - Shrimp fisherwomen
Shrimp fishing at Le Touquet, France. Five teenage girls carrying rolled-up fishing nets, designed to catch shrimp

Boy in Electric Toy Car
In France, millionaires children, such as the son of Comte de la Taulp, drive tiny electric cars. They cost 35 pounds and can run 35 miles without need of re-charging

SPORTY DUO
Two ladies enjoy the fresh air at Le Touquet - one in a woollen sports dress by Douillet-Doucet, her companion in a sport ensemble by Joseph Paquin

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Discover the charming coastal town of Le Touquet Paris-Plage, a hidden gem on the French Riviera. Step back in time with vintage posters and advertisements that showcase its timeless beauty. Immerse yourself in the golden sands and azure waters of Le Touquet Beach, a haven for relaxation since 1938. Feel like a glamorous traveler from the past as you explore this picturesque destination. Experience luxury at its finest at Le Royal Picardy, an exquisite hotel nestled in the heart of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage. Indulge in opulent surroundings and impeccable service that will leave you feeling like royalty. Take a stroll along Casino de la Foret and dine at Restaurant de la Foret, where culinary delights await your taste buds. Marvel at the stunning exterior of Hermitage Hotel, an architectural masterpiece that adds to the allure of Le Touquet's landscape. From above, admire an aerial artist's view of this enchanting town during the 1920s - truly a sight to behold. Le Touquet Paris-Plage is more than just a destination; it is an experience that transports you to another era. Lose yourself in its timeless charm and create memories that will last a lifetime.