The Belle Epoche

This pré 1903 postcard from Monte Carlo (where else?) really captures the spirit of the belle epoch. Should our gambling friend choose the red or the black? Even the artist Albert Guillaume’s signature is a work of art, I think. Click on the card for a better view.

Tea anyone?

This would be a pleasant place to take tea on a hot summer’s afternoon. Bagnoles-de-l’Orne is in Normandy and the terrace belongs to the Grand Hôtel. I couldn’t find any up to date pictures which indicate whether the tree is still there. This is the closest I can get…

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