Valerien Collection

Franco-Prussian War: 1870-1871. Prussian troops hoisting the German standard at Valerien. Wood engraving.1880
530568 Franco-Prussian War: 1870-1871. Prussian troops hoisting the German standard at Valerien. Wood engraving.1880.; Universal History Archive/UIG

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Battle of Buzenval (Mount Valerien
543093 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Battle of Buzenval (Mount Valerien) near Versailles 19 Jan 1871. Garde National marching to the battle and defeat

La Commune de Paris, La Porte Maillot, apres le bombardement du mont Valerien (b / w photo)
5202284 La Commune de Paris, La Porte Maillot, apres le bombardement du mont Valerien (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Porte Maillot)

Fort Mont-Valerien in Paris (engraving)
1052415 Fort Mont-Valerien in Paris (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fort Mont-Valerien in Paris)

Fort Mont-Valerien in Paris (engraving)
1052414 Fort Mont-Valerien in Paris (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fort Mont-Valerien in Paris)

Hoisting the German standard on Valerien, March 1871 (engraving)
958853 Hoisting the German standard on Valerien, March 1871 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hoisting the German standard on Valerien, March 1871)

Valerien Castiglione
VALERIEN CASTIGLIONE Italian churchman and scholar. Date: 1593 - 1668

Valerien Regnard (French, 17th Century), Section of the Church of Saint John the Baptist, engraving on laid paper

On the Seine, Near Paris, France, 1870; Fort Valerien, Woods of LA Celle, Chateau of Meudon, Bougival, Aqueduct of Marly, St. Germain, from the Bridge, St. Cloud

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Battle of Buzenval (Mount Valerien) near Versailles 19 Jan 1871. Garde National marching to the battle and defeat

On the Seine, Near Paris, France, 1870; Fort Valerien, Woods of LA Celle, Chateau of Meudon, Bougival, Aqueduct of Marly, St. Germain, from the Bridge, St. Cloud

Attacking the Commune
Forces of the Versailles government attack the Commune : artillery at Fort Valerien firing at the city. Date: April 1871

The Germans entering Mont Valerien; Franco-Prussian War, 187
Illustration showing the capture of the French fortress of Mont Valerien by the Prussians, making the fall of Paris inevitable, during the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1

Hoisting the German Flag on Mont Valerien; Franco-Prussian W
Illustrations showing Prussian troops hoisting the German flag on top of Mont Valerien, one of Paris most important fortifications

Attacking Paris 1871
The German 5th Jaeger- Battalion attacks Mont- Valerien, on the outskirts of Paris

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"Valerien: Witness to the Turmoil of Franco-Prussian War" Step back in time to the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1871, where Mount Valerien stood as a silent witness to history. The Battle of Buzenval unfolded on its slopes, leaving an indelible mark on both sides. A haunting black and white photograph captures the aftermath, revealing the devastation that befell La Commune de Paris and La Porte Maillot after Mont Valerien's bombardment. Engravings depict Fort Mont-Valerien in Paris, showcasing its formidable presence amidst the chaos. It served as a strategic stronghold during this tumultuous period, witnessing countless struggles and triumphs. In March 1871, an engraving immortalizes the moment when German forces hoisted their standard atop Valerien – a symbolic victory etched into history. Beyond war imagery lies another facet of Valerien's legacy – individuals who bore its name. Valerien Castiglione emerges from historical records as a figure shrouded in mystery and intrigue. Meanwhile, Valerien Regnard's artistic prowess is showcased through his intricate depiction of Saint John the Baptist within France's Church section. The Seine River flows nearby, carrying tales of resilience amid adversity. Amidst picturesque landscapes lie Fort Valerien nestled within LA Celle Woods and Chateau Meudon - testaments to survival against all odds. As tensions escalated between opposing factions during this conflict-ridden era, attacking the Commune became inevitable for some. Yet it was not just soldiers who left their mark; ordinary people endured unimaginable hardships throughout these turbulent times. In one poignant image captured by history's lens, we witness Germans entering Mont Valerien – a stark reminder that even mountains can succumb to change under duress. Valerien stands tall today as a testament to human endurance amidst the chaos of war, forever etched in the annals of history.