If this is Thursday it must be postcards, 491

 

 

 

 

 

Medieval bridge, La Creuse, France

 

This used postcard was part of the set of cards recently sent by a friend.  The card is “Photos Editions “France Regard, ref:  073” publication and has a photograph of a medieval bridge spanning the river Creuse. 

 

Once part of the County of Marche, Creuse is located in central France and was one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution in 1790.  This is a traditionally rural area with no major urban center.  There are many heritage sites; however, including castles, abbeys, and Celtic stone monuments.  Tourist attractions also include a tapestry museum and wood carvings from the 17^th century.  A local legend is that Joan of Arc prayed in the Chapelle du Mas-Saint-jean in Saint-Suplice-le-Deunois in 1430. 

 

There are several hydroelectric dams along the river Creuse.  Electric power was brought in beginning around 1886. 

 Once again, thank you to my friend who sent the card.

For additional information, see:

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creuse