Ducs Collection

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Vietnam, Hue, Cong Gate at the tomb of Emperor Tu Duc

Chateau de Nantes (engraving)
816410 Chateau de Nantes (engraving) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chateau de Nantes)

FRANCH COURT 1393
The French court, with the ducs de Bourgogne and Berri acting as regents Date: 1393

CHATEAU DE JOINVILLE
Le chateau de Joinville (Haute Marne), home of the Sires de Joinville and later of the ducs de Guise Date: circa 1840

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Vietnam, Hue, A stone statue of a man at the tomb of Emperor Tu Duc

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Vietnam, Hue, Ceramic mosaic on a wall at the tomb of Emperor Tu Duc

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Vietnam, Hue, Cong Gate at the tomb of Emperor Tu Duc

Stains Ancien pied-a-terre des ducs d Orleans
Stains, Ancien pied-a-terre des ducs d Orleans; Eugene Atget (French, 1857 - 1927); Stains, France; 1901; Albumen silver print

Louis Mitchellls famous night-spot The Grand Duc in Paris
Louis Mitchellls famous night-spot The Grand Duc in the Place Pigalle, Paris, 1920s Date: 1920s

Paris, France - Tour des Ducs de Bourgogne demolished. Date: 1867

Charles VI Insane
Charles VI alarms his entour- -age by bouts of insanity which though at first intermittent will eventually make him unfit to rule : the feuding ducs govern instead

Burgundians at Beauvais
In the course of the on-going struggle between the ducs de Bourgogne and the crown, Beauvais is besieged by battering Burgundians

He Visits Dijon
Napoleon and Eugenie visit Dijon, where they attend a ball held in the old palace of the ducs de Bourgogne

Council of Charles VI
Twelve-year old Charles VI holds a council at Amiens, assisted by his guardians the ducs of Bourbon, Anjou, Berry and Bourgogne

1393 French Court
The French court, with the ducs de Bourgogne and Berri acting as regents

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"Ducs: A Glimpse into the Noble Legacy of France" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of ducs, as captured by EyeUbiquitous_20107614. This enchanting engraving from Chateau de Nantes (FRANCH COURT 1393) transports us to an era where power and prestige were embodied by these noble figures. The CHATEAU DE JOINVILLE stands tall, a testament to the grandeur once associated with ducs. Its magnificent architecture whispers tales of opulence and influence that have shaped French history. EyeUbiquitous_20107616, EyeUbiquitous_20107615, and EyeUbiquitous_20107613 offer glimpses into different facets of this fascinating realm. From Louis Mitchell's famous night-spot The Grand Duc in Paris to the now-demolished Tour des Ducs de Bourgogne, each image unravels a unique story waiting to be discovered. But it is not only about lavish palaces and extravagant parties; Stains Ancien pied-a-terre des ducs d Orleans reminds us that even ducs had their humble abodes, and is here that they found solace amidst their responsibilities as guardians of their lands. Yet, behind every illustrious title lies human complexity. Charles VI Insane serves as a poignant reminder that even those born into privilege can face personal struggles beyond our comprehension. As we delve deeper into these images capturing moments frozen in time, we are transported to an era where lineage mattered most—a world where honor was both earned and inherited. These snapshots allow us to witness firsthand how the legacy has left an indelible mark on French culture and society. So join us on this journey through history as we explore the captivating allure of "ducs" – a tale woven with ambition, power, madness, grandeur, humility, and above all else - heritage.