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Le Bourg - Le Poinconnet, France
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Le Bourg - Le Poinconnet, France
circa 1910s
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Bourg Commune Department Indre Main
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Le Bourg - Le Poinconnet, France: A Glimpse into the Past of a Quaint French Commune (circa 1910s) This enchanting postcard image transports us back in time to the picturesque commune of Le Bourg - Le Poinconnet, located in the Indre Department of Central France. The photograph, taken in the early 1900s, captures the essence of rural French life during the Belle Époque and the Roaring Twenties. The main street of Le Bourg - Le Poinconnet is bustling with activity, as locals go about their daily routines. The high street is lined with quaint, stone houses, their facades adorned with ivy and flowers, reflecting the region's rich architectural heritage. The cobblestone street, worn smooth by the passage of time and the wheels of horse-drawn carts, leads the eye to the heart of this charming commune. In the foreground, children play and laugh, their joyful energy adding to the lively atmosphere. A woman in traditional French attire, her head covered with a scarf, walks along the street, carrying a basket of fresh produce. A man, dressed in a suit and hat, engages in conversation with a friend, the sun casting long shadows on the ground behind them. The scene is completed by the imposing church steeple, rising majestically in the background, a testament to the deep-rooted faith and history of this French commune. The rolling hills and verdant fields that surround Le Bourg - Le Poinconnet are a reminder of the fertile land that has sustained the community for generations. This postcard image offers a precious glimpse into the past, allowing us to appreciate the simple pleasures and timeless beauty of rural France during the 1910s and 1920s.
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