Colombier Collection

Gardens and village, Chateau de Villandry, Villandry, Loire Valley, France

The Old Dovecote (oil on canvas)
XKH146783 The Old Dovecote (oil on canvas) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70); 26.9x35.5 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; French, out of copyright

Wine-growing estate Le domaine de Vaudijon, Colombier, Neuchatel, Switzerland

Castle of Colombier, Neuchatel, Switzerland

City gate of Colombier, Neuchatel, Switzerland

The dovecote at Nymans, from The English Manor House (b/w photo)
CLF309184 The dovecote at Nymans, from The English Manor House (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); (add.info)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Colombier; Dove-cot; Taubenschlag (engraving)
7195454 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Colombier; Dove-cot; Taubenschlag (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Colombier; Dove-cot; Taubenschlag)

The Pigeon House, 1920 (oil on canvas)
FIT66039 The Pigeon House, 1920 (oil on canvas) by Gertler, Mark (1891-1939); 60.9x45.4 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; English, out of copyright

Varengeville, Manoir de l armateur Ango, cour interieure et colombier (colour photo)
2803517 Varengeville, Manoir de l armateur Ango, cour interieure et colombier (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Varengeville)

Colombier de M van Roosebeke, Interieur de la voliere (engraving)
3645641 Colombier de M van Roosebeke, Interieur de la voliere (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Colombier de M van Roosebeke, Interieur de la voliere)

The Festival of St. Swithin or The Dovecote, 1866-75 (oil on canvas)
AMO98772 The Festival of St. Swithin or The Dovecote, 1866-75 (oil on canvas) by Hunt, William Holman (1827-1910); 73x91 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; English

Dovecote at Bellevue (oil on canvas)
BRN187475 Dovecote at Bellevue (oil on canvas) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); 54x65.1 cm; The Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; eBarnes Foundation; French, out of copyright

Colombier de M van Roosebeke, Entree de la voliere (engraving)
3645640 Colombier de M van Roosebeke, Entree de la voliere (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Colombier de M van Roosebeke, Entree de la voliere)

View of the courtyard and the tower, 1536-48 (photo)
XIR165878 View of the courtyard and the tower, 1536-48 (photo) by French School, (16th century); Chateau d Usson, Pons, France; (add.info)

Mademoiselle Du Colombier - Napoleons First Love, c1780-1800, (1896). Caroline du Colombier (born 1761). Engraving after the drawing by Eric Pape, after a portrait in the Chateau Colombier

French West Indies, St-Barthelemy, Colombier, Anse de Colombier bay

Colombier, St. Barts, French West Indes

Garden detail, Chateau de Villandry, Villandry, Loire Valley, France

Quebec, Canada. Waterfalls near Colombier

CAROLINE du COLOMBIER (b. c1768). First love of Napoleon Bonaparte. Line engraving, American, late 19th century, after a contemporary portrait

Caroline Du Colombier
CAROLINE DU COLOMBIER Napoleons first love ( I, too, was once in love.. )

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Colombier, a picturesque village nestled in the enchanting Loire Valley of France, captivates visitors with its stunning gardens and rich history. As you wander through the charming streets, you'll stumble upon the magnificent Chateau de Villandry, a true gem of this region. Its immaculate gardens are meticulously designed and offer breathtaking views at every turn. But Colombier's beauty extends far beyond France's borders. In St-Barthelemy, French West Indies, lies another Colombier - an idyllic bay known as Anse de Colombier. Here, turquoise waters gently caress pristine shores while palm trees sway in the warm Caribbean breeze. Meanwhile, Switzerland boasts its own versions of Colombier. The Castle stands tall against a backdrop of rolling hills in Neuchatel. A majestic city gate welcomes visitors to explore this historic town where time seems to stand still. Nearby is Le domaine de Vaudijon - a wine-growing estate that showcases the region's finest vintages amidst lush vineyards. Art lovers will find inspiration in various depictions of colombiers throughout history. From oil paintings like "The Old Dovecote" and "The Pigeon House" to engravings such as "Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Colombier, " these artworks capture the timeless charm and significance of these structures. In Varengeville, Manoir de l'armateur Ango reveals its hidden treasure - a courtyard adorned with a colombier that adds an air of elegance to this historical manor. Whether it be exploring grand chateaus or immersing oneself in nature's tranquility by gazing at dovecotes perched atop cliffs overlooking azure waters; whether strolling through Swiss vineyards or admiring artistic renditions from centuries past – each colombier offers unique experiences worth discovering on your journey through history and natural beauty.