Avenue Foch Collection

Horse-riders going toward the Bois de Boulogne; Cavaliers se Rendant au Bois de Bologne
825256 Horse-riders going toward the Bois de Boulogne; Cavaliers se Rendant au Bois de Bologne, 1888 (gouache on board) by Toulouse-Lautrec

Paris pendant la "Bataille de Paris"; le trottoir de l'avenue du Bois, 1918. Creator: Unknown
Paris pendant la "Bataille de Paris"; le trottoir de l'avenue du Bois, 1918. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Le Palais Rose, c.1908. Creator: Jules Ernest Renoux
Le Palais Rose, c.1908

Avenue Foch with a View of the Arc de Triomphe, (oil on canvas)
827332 Avenue Foch with a View of the Arc de Triomphe, (oil on canvas) by Miralles Galaup, Francesco (1848-1901); 31.8x41 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Boating in the Bois de Boulogne; Promenade en barque au bois de Boulogne, c
1768048 Boating in the Bois de Boulogne; Promenade en barque au bois de Boulogne, c.1899-1900 (oil on canvas) by Cross, Henri-Edmond (1856-1910); 73x92 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Avenue of the Bois de Boulogne - Spring Morning, 1902 (oil on canvas)
989954 The Avenue of the Bois de Boulogne - Spring Morning, 1902 (oil on canvas) by Schryver, Louis de (1863-1942); 70.5x102.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Avenue of the Bois de Boulogne; Avenue du Bois de Boulogne, (oil on canvas)
827499 Avenue of the Bois de Boulogne; Avenue du Bois de Boulogne, (oil on canvas) by Stein, Georges (1818-90); 66x89.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Plan of the Bois de Boulogne in Paris, published by Caudrilier, 1860 (colour litho)
CHT199709 Plan of the Bois de Boulogne in Paris, published by Caudrilier, 1860 (colour litho) by Walter, Ch. (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Snowy Landscape in Bois de Boulogne; Paysage de neige au Bois de Boulogne
1196134 Snowy Landscape in Bois de Boulogne; Paysage de neige au Bois de Boulogne, 1905 (oil on canvas) by Vallotton, Felix Edouard (1865-1925)

A Woman Seated at a Bench on the Avenue du Bois, 1885. Creator: Berthe Morisot
A Woman Seated at a Bench on the Avenue du Bois, 1885

Avenue Foch leading from the Etoile to the Bois de Boulogne, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
Avenue Foch leading from the Etoile to the Bois de Boulogne, Paris, 1931. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

German military parade in Paris, June 1940. General Kurt von Briesen watching from the top of the Arc de Triomphe as the parade passes along the Avenue Foch

Paris Avenue
The Avenue du Bois de Boulogne, later the Avenue Foch, in Paris, circa 1890. It runs southwest from the Arc de Triomphe to the Bois de Boulogne. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

Avenue Foch, also known as the Cavaliers se Rendant au Bois de Boulogne, is a picturesque street in Paris that exudes elegance and charm. As you stroll along this iconic avenue, you can't help but be captivated by its timeless beauty. Horse-riders going toward the Bois de Boulogne create a scene straight out of a painting. The sound of hooves hitting the pavement echoes through the air, adding to the romantic atmosphere. It's as if you've stepped back in time to witness a bygone era. One such painting that captures Avenue Foch's allure is "Avenue Foch with a View of the Arc de Triomphe. " This oil on canvas masterpiece showcases the grandeur of this famous street against the backdrop of one of Paris' most iconic landmarks. Venturing further into nature's embrace, boating in the Bois de Boulogne offers tranquility amidst bustling city life. "Promenade en barque au bois de Boulogne" perfectly depicts this serene escape from reality, where visitors can unwind and enjoy moments of blissful solitude. Spring mornings bring new life to Avenue Foch and its surroundings. "The Avenue of the Bois de Boulogne - Spring Morning" portrays vibrant blossoms lining this enchanting pathway, infusing it with colors that dance harmoniously with nature's melody. Not only does Avenue Foch offer respite within its leafy borders, but it also serves as an entrance to another world –the majestic Bois de Boulogne itself. "Avenue du Bois de Boulogne" invites us into this lush forested paradise through strokes on canvas that transport us there instantly. Looking back at history reveals fascinating glimpses into how Avenue Foch has evolved over time. A plan published by Caudrilier in 1860 shows us how meticulously designed and organized this area was even then, highlighting its importance in the city's landscape.