Menton, a popular seaside resort on the French Riviera. Nowadays frequently visited by beach lovers and other tourists, famous for its beautiful boulevard, attractive streets and a big harbor for luxury private yachts. And in this picture we look back at the 1920s. That beautiful boulevard is already there, with breathtaking views. These sophisticated streets are already laid out, and in the distance we can see something like a harbor. And further what a silent peacefulness... It may not be a high season, because the day tourists are not to be found yet. What remains is the Mediterranean charm of this southern French city, beautifully situated against the mountains, and sharply photographed. (Collection Timeview, Epic Landscapes, Menton 1920)
Timeview represents and manages an archive of vintage, analog photography. We acquire photo collections including the copyrights from mainly amateur photographers. The collection covers the pre-digital era approximately from 1850 up to the 1980’s. The company owns nearly half a million images... Read more…