Gap Hautes-Alpes Postcard – Multi-View of Historic Alpine Town

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Gap Hautes-Alpes Postcard – Multi-View of Historic Alpine Town

A vibrant montage of Gap’s historic town centre, fountains, and mountain vistas, offering a colourful glimpse into the cultural heart of the southern French Alps.

Measurements: approx. 5 7/8 x 4 1/8 inches
Dates: unknown
Condition: In decent condition. Please check our images.
Internal notes: QC passed

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Sunlit squares, stone fountains, market scenes and panoramic views come together in this multi-image tribute to Gap, the capital of the Hautes-Alpes department. The collage format bursts with Provençal colour: clock towers rise above café-lined streets, the Place Jean Marcellin sparkles with fountains, and a bird’s-eye view reveals the town nestled amid wooded hills, framed by distant peaks.

Published by Création R.G.O. and photographed by Serge Billemaz, this postcard captures notable local landmarks such as the Église des Cordeliers, Carrefour Maréchal Foch, and the charming vieille ville (old town). A handwritten message and red Marianne “Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité” stamp add period authenticity, likely placing the card in the late 20th century. With bilingual text on the reverse and a UK-bound address, it reflects a moment of travel and personal connection across borders.

A must for collectors of French alpine towns, Provençal street life, or regional ephemera, this card offers both aesthetic charm and documentary value — preserving the rhythm of life in one of southeastern France’s most beloved mid-altitude cities.

Categories: france, postcards, cityscape, ephemera, travel
Tags: gap, hautes alpes, provence, fountains, france, alpine, multiview
Focus keyword: gap hautes-alpes postcard
Suggested internal link keywords: french alpine town postcards, haute provence cards, gap city ephemera, regional france views, créateur rgo postcards

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