Premium Framed Print : Le Puy-en-Velay, France, Pannessac Tower, Boulevard St Louis
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Le Puy-en-Velay, France, Pannessac Tower, Boulevard St Louis
Le Puy-en-Velay, France - Pannessac Tower and Boulevard St. Louis - part of an ancient (13th century) town gate - the last remaining of 18 fortified gateways which formerly encircled the town. Date: circa 1910s
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Media ID 14396330
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
13th Boulevard Fortification Jun16 Remaining System
14"x18" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.4cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 45.8cm x 35.6cm (18" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Le Puy-en-Velay, a historic town nestled in the heart of the Massif Central region in France, is renowned for its rich architectural heritage and stunning natural beauty. This photograph, taken circa 1910s, showcases the Pannessac Tower and Boulevard St. Louis, a significant remnant of the ancient fortified gateways that once encircled the town. The Pannessac Tower, a 13th-century architectural marvel, stands proudly at the entrance of the town, its imposing structure a testament to the defensive system that once protected Le Puy-en-Velay from external threats. The tower, with its distinctive conical roof and intricate stonework, is a popular attraction for visitors, who are drawn to its historical significance and architectural beauty. Boulevard St. Louis, the road leading up to the tower, is named after King Louis XI, who granted the town certain privileges in the late 15th century. The boulevard, with its cobblestone streets and quaint houses, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting visitors back in time to an era of medieval splendor. The ancient fortification system of Le Puy-en-Velay, of which the Pannessac Tower is a part, is a reminder of the town's rich history and its strategic importance during medieval times. Today, the town continues to draw visitors from around the world, who come to explore its historic sites, sample its local cuisine, and bask in the natural beauty of the surrounding countryside.
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