Dimensions: 10.3 x 14.9 cm. (4 x 5.8″)

Publisher/Editor: La Cigogne, Strasbourg

Condition: Postally unused, backside written. Good condition with some signs of age.

Notes: Gérardmer is a town in northeastern France, near the German border. It’s known as a ski resort, with a high-speed chairlift, tree-lined slopes and a slalom course. Neighboring Lac de Gérardmer has trails around its wooded shore and a beach. An uphill trail leads to the Observatoire de Merelle, with its sweeping views of the lake and town. South, Col de Grosse Pierre is a mountain pass and popular cycling route.

France, in Western Europe, encompasses medieval cities, alpine villages and Mediterranean beaches. Paris, its capital, is famed for its fashion houses, classical art museums including the Louvre and monuments like the Eiffel Tower. The country is also renowned for its wines and sophisticated cuisine. Lascaux’s ancient cave drawings, Lyon’s Roman theater and the vast Palace of Versailles attest to its rich history. (Google)