
Vintage postcard titled 'Saint-Nazaire – La Rue de l'Ocean'
History
This postcard depicts La Rue de l'Ocean in Saint-Nazaire, France, a bustling street scene from the early 20th century. Saint-Nazaire was a significant port city and shipbuilding center, and postcards like this were popular souvenirs documenting urban life before World War I. The image shows elegant Haussmann-style architecture, pedestrians, and cyclists, capturing a moment of everyday French coastal city life during the Belle Époque era. Vintage French postcards are highly sought after by collectors of ephemera, postal history enthusiasts, and those interested in French regional history and architecture. These cards offer a fascinating window into the past, showing street scenes, fashion, and urban development before modern times. Collectors particularly value postcards from specific regions, unposted examples with clear images, and those depicting notable locations or historical periods.
Origin
Saint-Nazaire, Loire-Atlantique, France
Time period
circa 1910–1920