Lower Normandy Lower Normandy Collection

France, Basse-Normandy, Calvados (14), Cabourg: beach in Cabourg, 1920
LUX4799333 France, Basse-Normandy, Calvados (14), Cabourg: beach in Cabourg, 1920; (add.info.: France, Basse-Normandy, Calvados (14), Cabourg: beach in Cabourg, 1920); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

France, Basse-Normandy, Manche (50), Mont-Saint-Michel: general view with locomotive, restoration work, 1900
LUX4776116 France, Basse-Normandy, Manche (50), Mont-Saint-Michel: general view with locomotive, restoration work, 1900; (add.info.: France, Basse-Normandy, Manche (50)

France, Lower Normandy, Calvados (14), Trouville: Trouville beach with bathers, swimmers and crowds of curious people
LUX4801848 France, Lower Normandy, Calvados (14), Trouville: Trouville beach with bathers, swimmers and crowds of curious people, 1900; (add.info.: France, Lower Normandy, Calvados (14)

France, Lower Normandy, Calvados (14), Trouville: a young woman sunbathe on the beach reading the diary sitting on a
LUX4811391 France, Lower Normandy, Calvados (14), Trouville: a young woman sunbathe on the beach reading the diary sitting on a chair, 1900; (add.info.: France, Lower Normandy, Calvados (14)

France, Lower Normandy, Calvados (14), Cabourg: beach in Cabourg, croquet game on the beach, 1920
LUX4799393 France, Lower Normandy, Calvados (14), Cabourg: beach in Cabourg, croquet game on the beach, 1920; (add.info.: France, Lower Normandy, Calvados (14), Cabourg: beach in Cabourg

France, Lower Normandy, Calvados (14), Cabourg: hotels and beaches in Cabourg, 1920
LUX4799248 France, Lower Normandy, Calvados (14), Cabourg: hotels and beaches in Cabourg, 1920; (add.info.: France, Lower Normandy, Calvados (14), Cabourg: hotels and beaches in Cabourg

France, Basse-Normandy, Manche (50), Mont-Saint-Michel: Mont-Saint-Michel in restoration with roads
LUX4782325 France, Basse-Normandy, Manche (50), Mont-Saint-Michel: Mont-Saint-Michel in restoration with roads, iron voices and electric poles

Marcel Proust in Cabourg, 1896 (b/w photo)
ORI4197472 Marcel Proust in Cabourg, 1896 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Marcel Proust (1871-1922) was a French novelist, critic

L Orne (61), Lower Normandy (Lower Normandy) - France and its Colonies. Atlas illustrates one hundred
XEE4144481 L Orne (61), Lower Normandy (Lower Normandy) - France and its Colonies. Atlas illustrates one hundred and five maps from the maps of the depot of war

Le Calvados (14) Lower Normandy (Lower Normandy) - France and its Colonies
XEE4144624 Le Calvados (14) Lower Normandy (Lower Normandy) - France and its Colonies. Atlas illustrates one hundred and five maps from the maps of the depot of war

Rippers workshop in Trouville. Painting by Louis Joseph Anthonissen (1849-1913)
LSE4315606 Rippers workshop in Trouville. Painting by Louis Joseph Anthonissen (1849-1913), Oil On Canvas, 1888. Museum of Fine Arts in Pau

Seaside baths: Parisians on a Trouville beach of the weight of traditions
LSE4402326 Seaside baths: Parisians on a Trouville beach of the weight of traditions and family habits - by Honore Daumier, in " Charivari" from 25/08/1859 by Daumier

The Armee of the Loire by Eugene Sergeant, dit Grenest, illustrated by Louis Bombled
JLJ4632199 The Armee of the Loire by Eugene Sergeant, dit Grenest, illustrated by Louis Bombled (1862-1927) (Franco-German War; campaign of 1870-1871)

Peasant women in the vicinity of Caen - lithography, 19th century
LSE4096421 Peasant women in the vicinity of Caen - lithography, 19th century by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Valongnes - Normandie - engraving in "La France illustree: geographie, histoire
XEE4158164 Valongnes - Normandie - engraving in " La France illustree: geographie, histoire, administration statistique" by V.A. Malt-Brown

Trouville fin saison - drawing by Pierre Georges Jeanniot (1848-1934) for "
XEE4153544 Trouville fin saison - drawing by Pierre Georges Jeanniot (1848-1934) for " Le Lire" of September 14, 1895 by Jeanniot

Soule game (ancestor of football) - (France) - Le jeu de la soule en Basse Normandy
XEE4161080 Soule game (ancestor of football) - (France) - Le jeu de la soule en Basse Normandy (Ancetre presume du football et du rugby)

Women of Avranches (Manche) - lithography, 19th century
LSE4099877 Women of Avranches (Manche) - lithography, 19th century by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

The Beach at Trouville, 1864 (oil on canvas)
LRI4651815 The Beach at Trouville, 1864 (oil on canvas) by Boudin, Eugene Louis (1824-98); Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; (add.info.: La plage de Trouville, 1864)

Julienne Duguesclin (1377-1404) Benedictine nun, illustration "
XEE4158941 Julienne Duguesclin (1377-1404) Benedictine nun, illustration " Le Petite Journal" of 23 July 1894 (engraving) by French School

Arrival of the President of the Republic Jules Grevy (1807-1891
XEE4139417 Arrival of the President of the Republic Jules Grevy (1807-1891) at the Cherbourg celebrations. A newspaper. Engraving from 1880 in " La republique illustree" private collection

On the beach of Trouville, Normandy (oil on canvas, 19th century)
LRI4602985 On the beach of Trouville, Normandy (oil on canvas, 19th century) by Boudin, Eugene Louis (1824-98); Musee Des Beaux-Arts, Reims, France; (add.info.: On the beach of Trouville)

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"Exploring the Rich Heritage of Lower Normandy in France" Lower Normandy, also known as Basse-Normandie, is a region in northwestern France that boasts a rich cultural and historical heritage. From the iconic Mont-Saint-Michel to charming seaside towns like Trouville, this region offers a glimpse into the past with its fascinating landmarks and traditions. In 1920, Mont-Saint-Michel underwent restoration work, revealing its magnificent beauty once again. The roads leading to this architectural marvel were lined with iron voices and electric poles, showcasing modernity amidst ancient grandeur. Marcel Proust found inspiration in Cabourg during his visit in 1896. A black-and-white photograph captures him immersed in the ambiance of this coastal town, which later became an important setting for his literary works. The Atlas from 1876 illustrates maps of L'Orne and Le Calvados within Lower Normandy. These maps depict war depots, bridges, footwear production centers, and naval bases – highlighting the strategic importance of the region throughout history. Louis Joseph Anthonissen's painting showcases a rippers workshop in Trouville – a testament to the town's thriving artistic community during that era. Meanwhile, Parisians flocked to Trouville's beaches carrying on long-standing traditions at seaside baths. Eugene Sergeant's illustrated book "The Armee of Loire" provides insights into military life during earlier times while lithography from the 19th century depicts peasant women near Caen and women from Avranches engaging in their daily lives. Valongnes enchants visitors with its picturesque landscapes captured through engravings featured in "La France illustree: geographie histoire. " Pierre Georges Jeanniot's drawing portrays Trouville at summer's end – capturing both nostalgia and beauty simultaneously. Soule game emerges as an ancestor of football played passionately by locals within Basse-Normandie - a testament to the region's sporting traditions and cultural heritage.