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Champagne Ardennes Collection

"Champagne Ardennes: A Glimpse into History's Lens" Step back in time to the First World War

Background imageChampagne Ardennes Collection: La Haute Marne (Haute-Marne, 52), Champagne-Ardennes (Champagne Ardennes) - France and its Colonies

La Haute Marne (Haute-Marne, 52), Champagne-Ardennes (Champagne Ardennes) - France and its Colonies
XEE4144506 La Haute Marne (Haute-Marne, 52), Champagne-Ardennes (Champagne Ardennes) - France and its Colonies. Atlas illustrates one hundred and five maps from the maps of the depot of war

Background imageChampagne Ardennes Collection: Eglise Saint-Etienne, Vignory, France. Altarpiece, 15th century (polychrome)

Eglise Saint-Etienne, Vignory, France. Altarpiece, 15th century (polychrome)
7419562 Eglise Saint-Etienne, Vignory, France. Altarpiece, 15th century (polychrome); © Paul Maeyaert. All rights reserved 2024.

Background imageChampagne Ardennes Collection: Statue of the smiling angel, 19th century (sculpture)

Statue of the smiling angel, 19th century (sculpture)
8617792 Statue of the smiling angel, 19th century (sculpture); Cite de l'architecture et du patrimoine, Paris, France; (add.info)

Background imageChampagne Ardennes Collection: Eglise Saint-Etienne, Vignory, France. Altarpiece, 15th century (polychrome)

Eglise Saint-Etienne, Vignory, France. Altarpiece, 15th century (polychrome)
7419559 Eglise Saint-Etienne, Vignory, France. Altarpiece, 15th century (polychrome); © Paul Maeyaert. All rights reserved 2024.

Background imageChampagne Ardennes Collection: Illustration showing the Chateau de Praslin in the Aube region of France. Circa 1850

Illustration showing the Chateau de Praslin in the Aube region of France. Circa 1850
UIG5634535 Illustration showing the Chateau de Praslin in the Aube region of France. Circa 1850..

Background imageChampagne Ardennes Collection: Cover of Le Pelerin, 15/12/07 - Les nouveaux cardinaux francais - Religion Faith

Cover of Le Pelerin, 15/12/07 - Les nouveaux cardinaux francais - Religion Faith, Architecture Urbanisme
ICA4853813 Cover of Le Pelerin, 15/12/07 - Les nouveaux cardinaux francais - Religion Faith, Architecture Urbanisme, Churches Cathedrales, Marseille, Reims, Catholic Catholicism - Cardinal Cardinaux

Background imageChampagne Ardennes Collection: View of Reims station in the Marne (Reims station) postcard ca. 1910

View of Reims station in the Marne (Reims station) postcard ca. 1910
ELD4950104 View of Reims station in the Marne (Reims station) postcard ca. 1910; Private Collection; (add.info.: View of Reims station in the Marne (Reims station) postcard ca

Background imageChampagne Ardennes Collection: View of the destroyed city hall of Reims, Marne 1919 (b/w photo)

View of the destroyed city hall of Reims, Marne 1919 (b/w photo)
ELD4942814 View of the destroyed city hall of Reims, Marne 1919 (b/w photo); Private Collection; (add.info.: First World War: view of the destroyed city hall of Reims)

Background imageChampagne Ardennes Collection: Postcard, in N & B: Metz Deutches Herr Bavarian Infantry - War of 14-18, Germany Prussia

Postcard, in N & B: Metz Deutches Herr Bavarian Infantry - War of 14-18, Germany Prussia, Photography, Metz
ICA4948462 Postcard, in N & B: Metz Deutches Herr Bavarian Infantry - War of 14-18, Germany Prussia, Photography, Metz, Oliteration, Provincial edition; (add.info.: Postcard)

Background imageChampagne Ardennes Collection: Postcard, N & B: Great War 1914-1915-1916 Entree du Chateau du Faux mirror Meuse - War of 14 -18

Postcard, N & B: Great War 1914-1915-1916 Entree du Chateau du Faux mirror Meuse - War of 14 -18, Medical, Photography
ICA4948336 Postcard, N & B: Great War 1914-1915-1916 Entree du Chateau du Faux mirror Meuse - War of 14 -18, Medical, Photography, Ambulances Provincial Edition; (add.info.: Postcard)

Background imageChampagne Ardennes Collection: Postcard, N & B, 1914_8: War 1914-15-16 August 1914 Reims bus station place d'Erlon - War of 14

Postcard, N & B, 1914_8: War 1914-15-16 August 1914 Reims bus station place d'Erlon - War of 14 -18, Photography
ICA4948252 Postcard, N & B, 1914_8: War 1914-15-16 August 1914 Reims bus station place d'Erlon - War of 14 -18, Photography, Transport, Reims, Bus, Provincial edition; (add.info.: Postcard)

Background imageChampagne Ardennes Collection: Postcard, N & B, 1915_9: The War 1914-1916 Battle of Champagne - War of 14 -18, Photography

Postcard, N & B, 1915_9: The War 1914-1916 Battle of Champagne - War of 14 -18, Photography, Trchees, Champagne
ICA4948204 Postcard, N & B, 1915_9: The War 1914-1916 Battle of Champagne - War of 14 -18, Photography, Trchees, Champagne, Front (military)

Background imageChampagne Ardennes Collection: First World War: France, Champagne-Ardenne, Marne (51), Sept-Saulx: gunner on the canal

First World War: France, Champagne-Ardenne, Marne (51), Sept-Saulx: gunner on the canal
LUX4772890 First World War: France, Champagne-Ardenne, Marne (51), Sept-Saulx: gunner on the canal, animated view with soldiers and sailors vacant in their daily occupations

Background imageChampagne Ardennes Collection: France, Champagne-Ardenne, Marne (51), Reims: 19 September 1901

France, Champagne-Ardenne, Marne (51), Reims: 19 September 1901, review of Betheny by Emile Loubet for the reception of
LUX4800998 France, Champagne-Ardenne, Marne (51), Reims: 19 September 1901, review of Betheny by Emile Loubet for the reception of Tsar Nicholas II, the Emperor's pram, 1901; (add.info.: France)

Background imageChampagne Ardennes Collection: France, Champagne-Ardennes, Marne (51), Trigny: August 1917, First World War

France, Champagne-Ardennes, Marne (51), Trigny: August 1917, First World War
LUX4803674 France, Champagne-Ardennes, Marne (51), Trigny: August 1917, First World War, an observation balloon guard by a soldier

Background imageChampagne Ardennes Collection: France, Champagne-Ardennes, Marne (51), Trigny: August 1917, First World War

France, Champagne-Ardennes, Marne (51), Trigny: August 1917, First World War
LUX4803618 France, Champagne-Ardennes, Marne (51), Trigny: August 1917, First World War, an observation balloon guard by a soldier

Background imageChampagne Ardennes Collection: France, Champagne-Ardennes, Marne (51), Trigny: August 1917, First World War

France, Champagne-Ardennes, Marne (51), Trigny: August 1917, First World War, an observation balloon in swelling phase
LUX4803606 France, Champagne-Ardennes, Marne (51), Trigny: August 1917, First World War, an observation balloon in swelling phase, close-up with 4 soldiers

Background imageChampagne Ardennes Collection: First World War 1914-1918 (14-18): Letter J as Joffre. Victory of the Battle of the Marne by

First World War 1914-1918 (14-18): Letter J as Joffre. Victory of the Battle of the Marne by the marechal of France
DUV4201483 First World War 1914-1918 (14-18): Letter J as Joffre. Victory of the Battle of the Marne by the marechal of France, Joseph Joffre (1852-1931)

Background imageChampagne Ardennes Collection: France, Champagne-Ardenne, Marne (51), Epernay: Un bas relief by Gustave Navlet (1832-1915)

France, Champagne-Ardenne, Marne (51), Epernay: Un bas relief by Gustave Navlet (1832-1915)
LUX4711694 France, Champagne-Ardenne, Marne (51), Epernay: Un bas relief by Gustave Navlet (1832-1915) represents a feast with champagne in the 8th century, 1883; (add.info.: France)

Background imageChampagne Ardennes Collection: France, Champagne-Ardenne, Haute-Marne (52), Bourbonne les bains

France, Champagne-Ardenne, Haute-Marne (52), Bourbonne les bains: The small town of Bourbonne les bains
LUX4705251 France, Champagne-Ardenne, Haute-Marne (52), Bourbonne les bains: The small town of Bourbonne les bains, 1870 - The new bookseller; (add.info.: France, Champagne-Ardenne, Haute-Marne (52)

Background imageChampagne Ardennes Collection: France, Champagne-Ardenne, Haute-Marne (52), Langres: Photography of the church of Saint Martin

France, Champagne-Ardenne, Haute-Marne (52), Langres: Photography of the church of Saint Martin (13th century), 1885
LUX4703923 France, Champagne-Ardenne, Haute-Marne (52), Langres: Photography of the church of Saint Martin (13th century), 1885; (add.info.: France, Champagne-Ardenne, Haute-Marne (52)

Background imageChampagne Ardennes Collection: France, Champagne-Ardenne, Haute-Marne (52), Langres: The cathedrale Saint Mammes

France, Champagne-Ardenne, Haute-Marne (52), Langres: The cathedrale Saint Mammes, the interior of the nave, 1880
LUX4704161 France, Champagne-Ardenne, Haute-Marne (52), Langres: The cathedrale Saint Mammes, the interior of the nave, 1880; (add.info.: France, Champagne-Ardenne, Haute-Marne (52)

Background imageChampagne Ardennes Collection: France, Champagne-Ardenne, Haute-Marne (52), Langres: The Tower of Navare and Orvazl (1512-1519)

France, Champagne-Ardenne, Haute-Marne (52), Langres: The Tower of Navare and Orvazl (1512-1519), 1880
LUX4704110 France, Champagne-Ardenne, Haute-Marne (52), Langres: The Tower of Navare and Orvazl (1512-1519), 1880; (add.info.: France, Champagne-Ardenne, Haute-Marne (52)

Background imageChampagne Ardennes Collection: France, Champagne-Ardenne, Haute-Marne (52), Langres: Le cours Rivot, 1885

France, Champagne-Ardenne, Haute-Marne (52), Langres: Le cours Rivot, 1885
LUX4704834 France, Champagne-Ardenne, Haute-Marne (52), Langres: Le cours Rivot, 1885; (add.info.: France, Champagne-Ardenne, Haute-Marne (52), Langres: Le cours Rivot

Background imageChampagne Ardennes Collection: Langres: The plateau of Langres, the entrance to the caves of Sabinus

Langres: The plateau of Langres, the entrance to the caves of Sabinus, 1885 - A.Veyssiere rue Jean Roussat Langres
LUX4703679 Langres: The plateau of Langres, the entrance to the caves of Sabinus, 1885 - A.Veyssiere rue Jean Roussat Langres; (add.info.: Langres: The plateau of Langres)

Background imageChampagne Ardennes Collection: France, Champagne-Ardennes, Marne (51), Reims: October 1899, Basilica Saint Remi (Saint-Remi)

France, Champagne-Ardennes, Marne (51), Reims: October 1899, Basilica Saint Remi (Saint-Remi)
LUX4784737 France, Champagne-Ardennes, Marne (51), Reims: October 1899, Basilica Saint Remi (Saint-Remi), the facade with a fair and gypsy trailers

Background imageChampagne Ardennes Collection: First World War: France, Painting by Louis Dauphin showing the ruins of the Cathedrale of Reims

First World War: France, Painting by Louis Dauphin showing the ruins of the Cathedrale of Reims, 1915
LUX4739884 First World War: France, Painting by Louis Dauphin showing the ruins of the Cathedrale of Reims, 1915; (add.info.: First World War - War 14-18 (1914-1918) - World War I (WWI or WW1)

Background imageChampagne Ardennes Collection: France, Champagne-Ardenne, Marne (51), Reims: The cathedral with the roof collapses in the middle

France, Champagne-Ardenne, Marne (51), Reims: The cathedral with the roof collapses in the middle of the ruins of
LUX4746440 France, Champagne-Ardenne, Marne (51), Reims: The cathedral with the roof collapses in the middle of the ruins of the city of Reims, 1918; (add.info.: France, Champagne-Ardenne)

Background imageChampagne Ardennes Collection: France, Champagne-Ardennes, Marne (51), Reims: the ruins of the Church of Saint Remi (Saint-Remi)

France, Champagne-Ardennes, Marne (51), Reims: the ruins of the Church of Saint Remi (Saint-Remi), June 1919
LUX4749313 France, Champagne-Ardennes, Marne (51), Reims: the ruins of the Church of Saint Remi (Saint-Remi), June 1919; (add.info.: France, Champagne-Ardennes, Marne (51)

Background imageChampagne Ardennes Collection: France, Champagne-Ardenne, Haute-Marne (52), Bourbonne les bains (Bourbonne-les-Bains): spa resort

France, Champagne-Ardenne, Haute-Marne (52), Bourbonne les bains (Bourbonne-les-Bains): spa resort
LUX4747793 France, Champagne-Ardenne, Haute-Marne (52), Bourbonne les bains (Bourbonne-les-Bains): spa resort, group photo of 1st class showers, 1893; (add.info.: France, Champagne-Ardenne)

Background imageChampagne Ardennes Collection: Universal Geography: French Department of Marne (51). Advertising images edited for the brand Louit

Universal Geography: French Department of Marne (51). Advertising images edited for the brand Louit
DUV4218107 Universal Geography: French Department of Marne (51). Advertising images edited for the brand Louit. Debut 20th century. (lithograph); 9.5x6.5 cm; Photo © Duvallon.

Background imageChampagne Ardennes Collection: France, Champagne-Ardenne, Haute-Marne (52), Bourbonne les bains

France, Champagne-Ardenne, Haute-Marne (52), Bourbonne les bains: The small town of Bourbonne les bains, 1865
LUX4705267 France, Champagne-Ardenne, Haute-Marne (52), Bourbonne les bains: The small town of Bourbonne les bains, 1865; (add.info.: France, Champagne-Ardenne, Haute-Marne (52)

Background imageChampagne Ardennes Collection: France, Champagne-Ardenne, Haute-Marne (52), Langres: The military circle, 1880

France, Champagne-Ardenne, Haute-Marne (52), Langres: The military circle, 1880
LUX4704027 France, Champagne-Ardenne, Haute-Marne (52), Langres: The military circle, 1880; (add.info.: France, Champagne-Ardenne, Haute-Marne (52), Langres: The military circle

Background imageChampagne Ardennes Collection: Reims, Marne (51), Champagne Ardenne, France, Les monines de la Trappe de Notre Dame d'Igny, 1870

Reims, Marne (51), Champagne Ardenne, France, Les monines de la Trappe de Notre Dame d'Igny, 1870
LUX4729528 Reims, Marne (51), Champagne Ardenne, France, Les monines de la Trappe de Notre Dame d'Igny, 1870; (add.info.: Reims, Marne (51), Champagne Ardenne, France

Background imageChampagne Ardennes Collection: France, Champagne-Ardennes, Aube (10): the Flageolet family in their hotel, 1910

France, Champagne-Ardennes, Aube (10): the Flageolet family in their hotel, 1910
LUX4724713 France, Champagne-Ardennes, Aube (10): the Flageolet family in their hotel, 1910; (add.info.: France, Champagne-Ardennes, Aube (10): the Flageolet family in their hotel

Background imageChampagne Ardennes Collection: Map of the town of Langres (Haute Marne) seen from the west. Gaignieres collection, 1700

Map of the town of Langres (Haute Marne) seen from the west. Gaignieres collection, 1700. Prints studio, B.N., Paris
BEN5464139 Map of the town of Langres (Haute Marne) seen from the west. Gaignieres collection, 1700. Prints studio, B.N., Paris.; Photo © Raffaello Bencini.

Background imageChampagne Ardennes Collection: Map of the town of Langres (Haute Marne) and its fortifications. Gaignieres collection, 1700

Map of the town of Langres (Haute Marne) and its fortifications. Gaignieres collection, 1700
BEN5464127 Map of the town of Langres (Haute Marne) and its fortifications. Gaignieres collection, 1700. Prints studio, B.N., Paris.; Photo © Raffaello Bencini.

Background imageChampagne Ardennes Collection: Postcard, in N & B, 1918_6: Le kronprinz Mezieres/German occupation 1914 1918 - War of 14 -18

Postcard, in N & B, 1918_6: Le kronprinz Mezieres/German occupation 1914 1918 - War of 14 -18, Germany Prussia
ICA4948241 Postcard, in N & B, 1918_6: Le kronprinz Mezieres/German occupation 1914 1918 - War of 14 -18, Germany Prussia, Photography, Automotive, Mezieres - Kronprinz; (add.info.: Postcard)

Background imageChampagne Ardennes Collection: France, Champagne-Ardenne, Haute-Marne (52), Langres: La porte des moulins (1647), 1885

France, Champagne-Ardenne, Haute-Marne (52), Langres: La porte des moulins (1647), 1885
LUX4704812 France, Champagne-Ardenne, Haute-Marne (52), Langres: La porte des moulins (1647), 1885; (add.info.: France, Champagne-Ardenne, Haute-Marne (52), Langres: La porte des moulins (1647)

Background imageChampagne Ardennes Collection: France, Champagne-Ardenne, Haute-Marne (52), langres: Le colombier militaire, 1885

France, Champagne-Ardenne, Haute-Marne (52), langres: Le colombier militaire, 1885
LUX4704793 France, Champagne-Ardenne, Haute-Marne (52), langres: Le colombier militaire, 1885; (add.info.: France, Champagne-Ardenne, Haute-Marne (52), langres: Le colombier militaire

Background imageChampagne Ardennes Collection: France, Champagne-Ardenne, Marne (51), Reims: Factory of manufacture of Champagne Saint Marceaux

France, Champagne-Ardenne, Marne (51), Reims: Factory of manufacture of Champagne Saint Marceaux and company
LUX4801285 France, Champagne-Ardenne, Marne (51), Reims: Factory of manufacture of Champagne Saint Marceaux and company, arriving empty bottles in front of one of the cellars

Background imageChampagne Ardennes Collection: France, Champagne-Ardenne, Marne (51), Reims: General view of the Champagne Saint Marceaux

France, Champagne-Ardenne, Marne (51), Reims: General view of the Champagne Saint Marceaux manufacturing plant
LUX4801270 France, Champagne-Ardenne, Marne (51), Reims: General view of the Champagne Saint Marceaux manufacturing plant and company with the start of horse carts loads of champagne cases

Background imageChampagne Ardennes Collection: France, Champagne-Ardenne, Marne (51), Reims: Factory of manufacture of Champagne Saint Marceaux

France, Champagne-Ardenne, Marne (51), Reims: Factory of manufacture of Champagne Saint Marceaux and company
LUX4801369 France, Champagne-Ardenne, Marne (51), Reims: Factory of manufacture of Champagne Saint Marceaux and company, bouchonnerie, 1890 - photo by Rothier; (add.info.: France, Champagne-Ardenne)

Background imageChampagne Ardennes Collection: Trigny, Marne (51): A non-commissioned officer of the 12th regiment poses in front of a log

Trigny, Marne (51): A non-commissioned officer of the 12th regiment poses in front of a log
LUX4816591 Trigny, Marne (51): A non-commissioned officer of the 12th regiment poses in front of a log and sandbag shelter next to a soldier mask covered with a cap of the 12th regiment

Background imageChampagne Ardennes Collection: France, Champagne-Ardennes, Marne (51), Reims: October 1899, left side gate of the cathedrale

France, Champagne-Ardennes, Marne (51), Reims: October 1899, left side gate of the cathedrale Notre-Dame (Notre Dame)
LUX4784768 France, Champagne-Ardennes, Marne (51), Reims: October 1899, left side gate of the cathedrale Notre-Dame (Notre Dame); (add.info.: France, Champagne-Ardennes, Marne (51)

Background imageChampagne Ardennes Collection: France, Champagne-Ardennes, Marne (51), Trigny: August 1917, First World War

France, Champagne-Ardennes, Marne (51), Trigny: August 1917, First World War
LUX4803608 France, Champagne-Ardennes, Marne (51), Trigny: August 1917, First World War, an observation balloon in swelling phase held by soldiers, close-up

Background imageChampagne Ardennes Collection: France, Champagne-Ardennes, Marne (51), Trigny: August 1917, First World War

France, Champagne-Ardennes, Marne (51), Trigny: August 1917, First World War
LUX4803657 France, Champagne-Ardennes, Marne (51), Trigny: August 1917, First World War, an observation balloon in swelling phase held by soldiers, close-up

Background imageChampagne Ardennes Collection: Eglise Saint-Etienne, Vignory, France. Altarpiece, 15th century

Eglise Saint-Etienne, Vignory, France. Altarpiece, 15th century, detail: Christ appearing to Magdalene
7419564 Eglise Saint-Etienne, Vignory, France. Altarpiece, 15th century, detail: Christ appearing to Magdalene, the Entombment (polychrome); (add.info.: Eglise Saint-Etienne, Vignory, France)



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"Champagne Ardennes: A Glimpse into History's Lens" Step back in time to the First World War, where the echoes of battles and the resilience of humanity shaped Champagne Ardennes. In January 1915, amidst the chaos, a unique glimpse into soldiers' lives emerges - "The court of our popote" at La Berliere (Ardennes 08). Through amateur photography, we witness their camaraderie and shared meals that provided solace amid the turmoil. As war raged on, Reims became a target for destruction. The Galerie Vasnier in Le Musee de Reims stood as a testament to this devastation after an October 1914 bombardment. Preserved within Le Mirror of 1914, these haunting images remind us of the cost paid by innocent civilians caught in the crossfire. Amongst these somber scenes lie moments of hope and perseverance. Requisitioned cabs used during the Battle of Marne in 1914 stand as symbols of resourcefulness amidst adversity. These humble vehicles carried brave souls who fought valiantly for their homeland. Yet Champagne Ardennes was not only defined by war; it held beauty beyond measure before its ravaging effects took hold. A postcard from around 1900 reveals Royal Square in Reims during more peaceful times – a bustling hub filled with life and grandeur. Today, we look back upon Champagne Ardennes with reverence and gratitude for those who endured unimaginable hardships during this tumultuous period. Their stories captured through photographs serve as reminders that even amidst darkness, there is always light waiting to be discovered. Join us on this journey through time as we explore Champagne Ardennes – a region forever marked by history but resiliently rising above it all.