Dimensions: 10.6 x 15 cm. (4.1 x 5.9″)

Publisher/Editor: Blondel la Rougery, Paris

Condition: Postally unused, backside empty. Good condition with some signs of age including surface marks.

Notes: Var is a department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region of southeastern France. In the south, its long Mediterranean coast includes the French Riviera, where glamorous resort towns such as Saint-Tropez are known for their beaches, shopping and nightlife. To the west is the resort of Hyères, with a medieval castle. It’s the gateway to the Golden Islands, such as Porquerolles, part of Port Cros National Park.

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)