Marseille, France – La Corniche with View of Château d’If – Postcard Early 20th Century
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This postcard captures the rugged coastline of Marseille from the scenic route known as La Corniche, with a clear view of the legendary Château d’If in the distance.
The Corniche Président John F. Kennedy, commonly known as La Corniche, is a picturesque coastal road built in the 19th century, offering panoramic views of Marseille’s islands and the sea. The Château d’If, originally a 16th-century fortress, gained fame as a state prison and later literary notoriety through Dumas’ classic novel. In the early 20th century, postcards like this became popular keepsakes for visitors exploring France’s Mediterranean coast.
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Size ±: 14 cm x 9 cm
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