1904 & 1910 Floods: Rare Postcard Views

As the Loire-Atlantic region grapples with recent flooding, a look back at historic inundations in 1904 and 1910, captured in a series of remarkable postcards, offers a glimpse into a bygone era.

These postcards served as vital sources of information in a time before television, documenting events as they unfolded. Nantes has a long history with flooding, experiencing significant events in 1856, 1872, 1879, 1904, 1910, and 1936. In 1910, one resident, Henri, injected a touch of humor into a postcard sent to his family, writing, “Je…

In 1910, Feydeau Island was underwater, the compressed air tramway was still operating, and on the left we can see the old covered market of Petite-Hollande. | CPA