Vendee Collection

Boats in harbour, Noirmoutier-en-Ile, Island of Noirmoutier, Vendee, France

Coal tit (Periparus ater) on a branch with lichen, Vendee, France, December

Vendee Larochejacquelin
If I retreat, shoot me : if I advance, follow me : if I am killed, avenge me. Vendee commander Larochejacquelein leads his men heroically, but he will be killed in action

Vendee : Cholet Taken
The Breton royalists led by Cathelineau take the town of Cholet from the revolutionaries

Luzeronde beach and Pointe de l Herbaudiere, Noirmoutier-en-Ile, Island of Noirmoutier, Vendee, France

Red-legged partridge (Alectoris rufa) with chicks, Vendee, France, June

Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) in flower in botanic garden, Vendee, France, July

Eurasian hoopoe (Upupa epops) at nest in stone wall with hungry chicks gaping, Vendee, France, June

Short-eared owl (Asio flammeus) at sunset, Vendee, France, February

Chateau, Apremont, Vendee, France

Francois Severin Marceau-Desgraviers (1769-1896) French revolutionary soldier: republican army of La Vendee
533281 Francois Severin Marceau-Desgraviers (1769-1896) French revolutionary soldier: republican army of La Vendee: fought at Fleurus, Mainz, Mannheim and Coblenz. Mortally wounded Altenkirchen

Eurasian blue tit (Cyanistes caeruleus) on a branch, Vendee, France, January

Bluethroat (Luscinia svecica) singing on a branch Vendee, France, May

Short-eared-owl (Asio flammeus) looking for prey from fence post, Vendee, France, January

Short eared owl (Asio flammeus) tilting head upside down and backwards, Breton Marsh, West France, June

Letter from King James VI (1566-1625) to his Mother, Queen Mary (1542-1587), 1584-5. Artist: King James I
A Letter from King James VI to his Mother, Queen Mary, 1584-5. A letter from King James VI and I (1566-1625) to his mother Mary, Queen of Scots (1542-1587) written during his mother?s imprisonment

Restaurant in Noirmoutier-en-l Ile, Vendee, France

Chateau de Commequiers, Commequiers, Vendee, France

Road sign, Apremont, Vendee, France

Dassault Mirage F. 1C 5-NO
Armee de l'Air - Dassault Mirage F.1C 5-NO (msn 208), of Escadron de Chasse 1/5 Vendee'. (Armee de l'Air - French Air Force). Date: 1980

BONCHAMP DIES 1793
Bonchamp (or Bonchamps), Royalist Vendeean leader, dies at Cholet. Date: 1793

Cathedral (Cathedrale Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption). Interior. A painting. Landscape with a city and a castle
6264491 Cathedral (Cathedrale Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption). Interior. A painting. Landscape with a city and a castle. 18th century (?)

European Hoopoe (Upupa epops) silhouetted at sunset, with prey in beak. Vendee, France, May

The Death of Bara (colour litho)
2818565 The Death of Bara (colour litho) by Weerts, Jean Joseph (1847-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Death of Bara. Painting by Jean-Joseph Weerts in the Musee du Luxembourg)

Joseph Bara, French Revolutionary child soldier (chromolitho)
977012 Joseph Bara, French Revolutionary child soldier (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joseph Bara (1779-1793), French Revolutionary child soldier

Joseph Bara, French Revolutionary child soldier (chromolitho)
974393 Joseph Bara, French Revolutionary child soldier (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joseph Bara (1779-1793), French Revolutionary child soldier

Flock of Sanderlings (Calidris Alba) in flight with wind turbines in background, Atlantic Coast, Vendee, France. December

Waves breaking against port wall with lighthouse during storm, Vendee, France. December

White Stork (Ciconia ciconia) perched on branch at sunset, Vendee, France, July

Buff-tailed bumblebee (Bombus terrestris) on flower petal, Vendee, France, August

Two Black swans (Cygnus atratus) on water, Noirmoutier Island, Vendee, France, July

Black-tailed godwit (Limosa limosa) foraging, Vendeen Marsh, Vendee, France, May

Family of Mute swans (Cygnus olor), Vendeen Marsh, Vendee, France, June

Portrait of Louis le Grand, Marquis de Marizy (oil on canvas)
MMT238228 Portrait of Louis le Grand, Marquis de Marizy (oil on canvas) by Boilly, Louis Leopold (1761-1845); 22x17 cm; Musee Marmottan Monet, Paris

Women kayaking in northern France 1904
Two women in a kayak being helped by a male instructor at Olonne in the Vendee, France. 1904

The Heroine of Milhier (gouache on card)
XIR194765 The Heroine of Milhier (gouache on card) by Lesueur Brothers, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Grotto and prehistoric stones in the Vendee, France
Entrance to the grotto at St. Brandriere and prehistoric stones, dolmen, menhir, obelisk, column at St. Gilles, in the Vendee, France

The Little Patriot (colour litho)
2818215 The Little Patriot (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Little Patriot. Painting by Therese de Champ-Renaud)

Puits funeraires gallo-romains du Bernard, Vendee (engraving)
3645853 Puits funeraires gallo-romains du Bernard, Vendee (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Puits funeraires gallo-romains du Bernard, Vendee)

The attack on Nantes, 27th-29th June 1793, by the Vendean Insurgents
CHT184939 The attack on Nantes, 27th-29th June 1793, by the Vendean Insurgents, 1800 (colour engraving) by Desfontaines (fl.1800); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Francois Athanase Charette de la Contrie (1763-96), 1836 (colour litho)
CHT184936 Francois Athanase Charette de la Contrie (1763-96), 1836 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Francois de Charette (engraving)
811103 Francois de Charette (engraving) by Marckl, Louis (b.1807) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francois de Charette, French Royalist soldier and politician (1763- 1796)

Engaged Capital with a Supporting (Caryatidal) Figure Flanked by Lions, c
499569 Engaged Capital with a Supporting (Caryatidal) Figure Flanked by Lions, c.1125-1150 (limestone) by French School, (12th century); 34.3x47x34.3 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Sailing Boats at Les Sables-d Olonne (w / c on paper)
BRM176787 Sailing Boats at Les Sables-d Olonne (w/c on paper) by Signac, Paul (1863-1935); 24x38.8 cm; Private Collection; French, out of copyright

VENDEEANS DROWNED
The Noyades [drownings] de Nantes - Republican general Carrier orders priests and royalist sympathisers taken out onto the Loire in barges and drowned. Date: February - May 1794

END OF VENDEE WAR
The end of the Vendee war - Hoche signs a treaty with the Bretons; henceforward the west is officially peaceful, though most retain their anti- republican sympathies. Date: 20 April 1795

ROYALIST DEFENDS HERSELF
A shopkeeper of Saint-Mithier defends her royalist sympathies when her shop is invaded by Republicans, by holding a pistol over a barrel of gunpowder. Date: 1794

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Discover the picturesque charm of Vendee, France: from boats gently swaying in the harbour of Noirmoutier-en-Ile to the breathtaking beauty of its coastal landscapes. 🌊⛵️ Nestled on the Island of Noirmoutier, it offers a tranquil escape for nature enthusiasts and history buffs alike. 🏞️🏰 Immerse yourself in its rich heritage at Vendee Larochejacquelin or explore Cholet Taken, a testament to its fascinating past. In every season, Vendee captivates with its diverse wildlife. In December, spot a Coal tit perched gracefully on a branch adorned with lichen—a true symbol of this region's natural wonders. 🐦❄️ Witness the enchanting sight of Red-legged partridge nurturing their chicks in June or marvel at Lotus flowers blooming vibrantly in July within botanic gardens that showcase Vendee's botanical treasures. 🌺🌿 For aviation enthusiasts, catch a glimpse of Dassault Mirage F. 1C 5-NO soaring through the skies above Vendee—an awe-inspiring spectacle not to be missed. ✈️ And as dusk settles over this captivating land, keep an eye out for Short-eared owls gracefully gliding against the backdrop of fiery sunsets during February evenings. The melodies of nature fill the air throughout May when Bluethroats sing their hearts out from branches across Vendee—truly music to your ears. 🎶✨ And don't forget to admire Eurasian hoopoes diligently tending to their hungry chicks nestled within stone walls—a heartwarming scene that showcases nature's resilience and beauty. Vendee is more than just a place—it's an experience that will leave you enchanted by its coastal splendor and abundant wildlife all year round.