Franche Comte Collection

Besancon, Jura, France FRANCE-Jura-Doubs-BESANCON: Citadelle, Cathedrale St-Jean, Eglise St-Pierre, & Eglise Ste-Madeleine from Fort Griffon / Evening © Walter Bibikow 2005

View of Ornans, c. 1850 (oil on canvas)
3613996 View of Ornans, c.1850 (oil on canvas) by Courbet, Gustave (1819-77); 73x92.1 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Notre-Dame de Dole collegiate church organ, Dole, Jura, Franche-Comte, France, Europe

First World War: France, Drawing showing 'the Lion' symbol of the city of Belfort keeping the territory, 1916
LUX4737275 First World War: France, Drawing showing 'the Lion' symbol of the city of Belfort keeping the territory, 1916

France, Franche-Comte, Doubs (25), Pontarlier: La porte du boulevard, 1880 - fair Franche
LUX4709871 France, Franche-Comte, Doubs (25), Pontarlier: La porte du boulevard, 1880 - fair Franche, macaroni and vermicelle Rivoire et Carret - Bookshop paper: A

France, Franche-Comte, Territoire de Belfort (90), Belfort: preparation of a Breguet biplane before flight, 1917
LUX4726344 France, Franche-Comte, Territoire de Belfort (90), Belfort: preparation of a Breguet biplane before flight, 1917; (add.info.: France, Franche-Comte, Territoire de Belfort (90)

Doubs (25), Franche Comte, France, Photography of the 'pious pelerin' Charles Maire, 1856
LUX4731482 Doubs (25), Franche Comte, France, Photography of the 'pious pelerin' Charles Maire, 1856; (add.info.: Doubs (25), Franche Comte, France

View of the thermal establishment in Lons-le-Saunier, Jura, 1910 (photo)
ELD4943205 View of the thermal establishment in Lons-le-Saunier, Jura, 1910 (photo); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of the thermal establishment in Lons-le-Saunier)

The Astronomical Clock of the Cathedrale Saint-Jean de Besancon built by Auguste-Lucien (Auguste Lucien)
IMB4866873 The Astronomical Clock of the Cathedrale Saint-Jean de Besancon built by Auguste-Lucien (Auguste Lucien) Verite (1806-1887) in the 19th century - Astronomical clock, St

France, Franche-Comte, Jura (39), Saint Claude: Cascade de Grosdar, 1880
LUX4710737 France, Franche-Comte, Jura (39), Saint Claude: Cascade de Grosdar, 1880; (add.info.: France, Franche-Comte, Jura (39), Saint Claude: Cascade de Grosdar, 1880); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

universal geography: department of the Haute Saone (70), beg of 20th century (lithograph)
DUV5617982 universal geography: department of the Haute Saone (70), beg of 20th century (lithograph); 9,5x6,5 cm; (add.info.: advertising images for the brand Louit.); Photo © Duvallon.

France, Franche-Comte, Doubs (25), Ouhans: La Loue resurgence du Doubs, 1890
LUX4714721 France, Franche-Comte, Doubs (25), Ouhans: La Loue resurgence du Doubs, 1890; (add.info.: France, Franche-Comte, Doubs (25), Ouhans: La Loue resurgence du Doubs

France, Franche Comte, Haute Saone, Gray: Family portrait, 2 couples and 2 children
LUX4712723 France, Franche Comte, Haute Saone, Gray: Family portrait, 2 couples and 2 children. The head of one of the women is a collage from another photo, 1890; (add.info.: France, Franche Comte)

France, Franche-Comte, Doubs (25): Le saut du Doubs un couseur et un hotel, 1875 - hotel de la chute
LUX4707215 France, Franche-Comte, Doubs (25): Le saut du Doubs un couseur et un hotel, 1875 - hotel de la chute, hotel du Saut du Doubs - Publisher Charles Pierre libraire; (add.info.: France)

In a village in the Jura at the end of the 19th century. The communal patre sounds the trunk to gather the herd of
PCT4272401 In a village in the Jura at the end of the 19th century. The communal patre sounds the trunk to gather the herd of cows

Battle of Hericourt, Franco-Prussian War, France
864045 Battle of Hericourt, Franco-Prussian War, France; (add.info.: Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871. Battle of Hericourt near Belfort, 16, 17 and 18 January 1871)

France, Jura Department, Franche-Comte Region, Les Reculees valley area, Baume-les-Messieurs

Saline Royale (Royal Saltworks), UNESCO World Heritage site, Arc-et-Senans, Franche-Comte, France

View of Besancon, France (colour engraving)
1730955 View of Besancon, France (colour engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: View of Besancon, France, engraving, 19th century)

Postcard depicting the bridge over River Doubs, Besancon, c. 1950 (colour litho)
1718514 Postcard depicting the bridge over River Doubs, Besancon, c. 1950 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: Besancon, France : th ebridge over Doubs river, postcard, c)

Postcard depicting the bridge over the River Doubs and Madeleine church, c. 1910 (colour litho)
1718479 Postcard depicting the bridge over the River Doubs and Madeleine church, c. 1910 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: Besancon)

Capture of the town of Dole en Franche Comte by Louis XIV (1638-1715), the 6 / 06 / 1674 Detail representing
JLJ4654806 Capture of the town of Dole en Franche Comte by Louis XIV (1638-1715), the 6/06/1674 Detail representing the military camp. Painting by John Paul (known around 1675-1683)

Le Doubs (25), Franche Comte (Franche-Comte) - France and its Colonies. Atlas illustrates one hundred
XEE4144592 Le Doubs (25), Franche Comte (Franche-Comte) - France and its Colonies. Atlas illustrates one hundred and five maps from the maps of the depot of war

Le Jura (39), Franche Comte (Franche-Comte) - France and its Colonies. Atlas illustrates one hundred
XEE4144551 Le Jura (39), Franche Comte (Franche-Comte) - France and its Colonies. Atlas illustrates one hundred and five maps from the maps of the depot of war

La Haute-Saone (Haute Saone, 70), Franche Comte (Franche-Comte) - France and its Colonies
XEE4144459 La Haute-Saone (Haute Saone, 70), Franche Comte (Franche-Comte) - France and its Colonies. Atlas illustrates one hundred and five maps from the maps of the depot of war

Postcard depicting the bridge over the River Doubs, c. 1910 (litho)
1718516 Postcard depicting the bridge over the River Doubs, c.1910 (litho) by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: Besancon, France : bridge over Doubs river, postcard, c. 1900 - 1910)

Vue de Salins (engraving)
7179616 Vue de Salins (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vue de Salins. Illustration for Dictionnaire Populaire Illustre by Decembre-Alonnier (c 1880)

Fort de Joux (Doubs) (engraving)
7179424 Fort de Joux (Doubs) (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fort de Joux (Doubs)

Vue de Montbeliard (engraving)
7179714 Vue de Montbeliard (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vue de Montbeliard)

Vue de Dole (engraving)
7179182 Vue de Dole (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vue de Dole. Illustration for Dictionnaire Populaire Illustre by Decembre-Alonnier (c 1880)

Vesoul (Haute-Saone) (engraving)
7179552 Vesoul (Haute-Saone) (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vesoul (Haute-Saone)

Vue de Pontarlier (engraving)
7179671 Vue de Pontarlier (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vue de Pontarlier)

Ballooning in the Jura (oil on canvas)
7088957 Ballooning in the Jura (oil on canvas) by French School; Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Le Doubs (25), Franche Comte (Franche-Comte), France. Portrait of Georges Cuvier
XEE4193157 Le Doubs (25), Franche Comte (Franche-Comte), France. Portrait of Georges Cuvier (1764-1832), French paleontologist. Local speciality: kirsch, wormwood, watchmaking, wire and agriculture

The fall of Gour de Conche, Myon (oil on canvas, 1864)
LRI4604477 The fall of Gour de Conche, Myon (oil on canvas, 1864) by Courbet, Gustave (1819-77); Musee des Beaux-Arts et d Archeologie, Besancon, France; (add.info.: La cascade du gour de Conche)

Poster "La France regionale"by G. Fraipont: Burgundy and Franche-Comte
LSE4106431 Poster " La France regionale" by G. Fraipont: Burgundy and Franche-ComtA©, deb. 20th century by Fraipont

A Brook in the Forest, Jura, c. 1865 (oil on canvas)
3745633 A Brook in the Forest, Jura, c.1865 (oil on canvas) by Courbet, Gustave (1819-77); 82x101 cm; Nasjonalgalleriet, Oslo, Norway; French, out of copyright

Town and fortress of Belfort, France, after its surrender to the besieging Germans, Franco-Prussian War
6001294 Town and fortress of Belfort, France, after its surrender to the besieging Germans, Franco-Prussian War, 18 February 1871 (engraving) by European School

Surrender of Belfort (chromolitho)
667685 Surrender of Belfort (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Surrender of Belfort. French educational card, c 1900.); © Look and Learn

A Travers Le Monde (engraving)
2789211 A Travers Le Monde (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Travers Le Monde. Illustration for Journal Des Voyages, 13 November 1887)

Map of the Franche Comte (France) (etching, 1671)
LRI5621873 Map of the Franche Comte (France) (etching, 1671) by Wit, Frederick de (1630-1706); Private Collection; (add.info)

L Armee de l Est by Eugene Sergent, dit Grenest
JLJ4628900 L Armee de l Est by Eugene Sergent, dit Grenest, illustrated by Louis Bombled (1862-1927) (Franco-German War; campaign of 1870 -1871)

Canyon (oil on canvas, 19th century)
LRI4604557 Canyon (oil on canvas, 19th century) by Courbet, Gustave (1819-77); Musee Des Beaux-Arts, Reims, France; (add.info)

Map of Burgundy (France) (Engraving, 1717)
LRI4712127 Map of Burgundy (France) (Engraving, 1717) by Nolin, Jean-Baptiste (c.1657-1708); Private Collection; (add.info.: Map of the province of Burgundy (current Franche Comte, France)

Map of the area around the Rhine (Germany, Switzerland, France) (Engraving, 1717)
LRI4712348 Map of the area around the Rhine (Germany, Switzerland, France) (Engraving, 1717) by Nolin, Jean-Baptiste (c.1657-1708); Private Collection; (add.info)

View of Blamont (Blanmont), France (etching, 1572-1617)
LRI4708945 View of Blamont (Blanmont), France (etching, 1572-1617) by Hogenberg, Franz (1540-c.1590); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vue de Blamont (Blanmont)

Holland War (1672-1679): "The Franche-Comte conquered for the second time in
JLJ4657156 Holland War (1672-1679): " The Franche-Comte conquered for the second time in 1674" Painting by Charles Lebrun (Le Brun) (1619-1690) 17th century Sun

The Pussets farm (oil on canvas, 1864)
LRI4604600 The Pussets farm (oil on canvas, 1864) by Courbet, Gustave (1819-77); Private Collection; (add.info.: La ferme des Pussets (The Pussets farm) Painting by Gustave Courbet (1819-1877)

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Discover the enchanting region of Franche-Comte in eastern France, where history and natural beauty intertwine seamlessly. Nestled within this picturesque landscape is Besancon, a charming city that captivates visitors with its rich heritage and stunning architecture. Immerse yourself in the past as you explore the Jura department, known for its breathtaking views of Ornans and Les Reculees valley area. Step into the Notre-Dame de Dole collegiate church organ in Dole, Jura, and be mesmerized by its majestic melodies echoing through time. Marvel at the Saline Royale (Royal Saltworks) in Arc-et-Senans, a UNESCO World Heritage site that showcases both architectural brilliance and historical significance. Take a journey back in time with vibrant postcards depicting the bridge over River Doubs in Besancon from different eras - c. 1950 and c. 1910 - offering glimpses into the city's evolving charm. Delve deeper into history with Louis XIV's capture of Dole en Franche Comte depicted in an awe-inspiring painting by John Paul at Versailles' Musee du Chateau. Explore maps from M. Vuillemin's Atlas illustrating Le Doubs, Le Jura, and La Haute-Saone departments during 1876 to gain insights into their strategic importance. Franche-Comte beckons adventurers to embrace its wonders; from its captivating landscapes to its cultural treasures, there is something for everyone here. Lose yourself amidst this region's allure as you uncover hidden gems waiting to be discovered around every corner.