{"product_id":"la-rochelle-france-panorama-from-tour-saint-sauveur-postcard-early-20th-century","title":"La Rochelle, France – Panorama from Tour Saint-Sauveur – Postcard Early 20th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis postcard captures a sweeping panorama of La Rochelle as seen from the top of the Tour Saint-Sauveur. \u003cbr\u003eLa Rochelle, a fortified port city on the Atlantic coast of western France, has a rich maritime history stretching back to the Middle Ages. A major hub for trade, fishing, and shipbuilding, it played a significant role during the Hundred Years’ War, the Wars of Religion, and as a Huguenot stronghold. The Tour Saint-Sauveur, from which this view is taken, is one of several towers that once served as defensive lookout points and now offer panoramic views of the city. During the Belle Époque, postcards such as this were treasured by tourists as mementos of their coastal journeys and leisurely stays in the region.\u003cbr\u003eHandwritten Message\u003cbr\u003eThe reverse carries a charming handwritten note that reads:\u003cbr\u003e“A general view of Rochelle, France – about 7 miles from La Jallière where we stopped – to my dear Olive.”\u003cbr\u003eFront Text:\u003cbr\u003e\"84 LA ROCHELLE. – Panorama pris de la Tour Saint Sauveur. – LL.\"\u003cbr\u003eSize ±: 14 cm x 9 cm\u003cbr\u003ePlease review the images as part of the description.\u003cbr\u003eAuthenticity is guaranteed!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZipZappa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55570301452666,"sku":"POS813-","price":8.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/8524\/5719\/files\/la-rochelle-france-panorama-from-tour-saint-sauveur-postcard-early-20th-century-6832943.jpg?v=1751898616","url":"https:\/\/www.zipzappa.com\/es\/products\/la-rochelle-france-panorama-from-tour-saint-sauveur-postcard-early-20th-century","provider":"ZipZappa","version":"1.0","type":"link"}