Welcome To French Gold,
A virtual library of historical documents and visuals about California's French Heritage.

BROWSE THROUGH OUR "CALIFORNIA'S FRENCH HERITAGE" section below for an overview of the French presence in California in the XIXth century.

BROWSE THROUGH OUR IMAGE BANK to view historic French images of California. (Our coin symbol indicates the reproductions are available for purchase.) Click Here

BROWSE THROUGH OUR STORY BANK to view historical documents and narratives on the French pioneers, events and places that livened up California's past. (Our coin symbol indicates longer files on specific subjects that are available for purchase.) Click Here

OUR SEARCH section allows you to look for specific names throughout the site. Click Here

The coin symbol represents items throughout the web site available for purchase. The coin symbol in the upper right corner is your view cart button.

   
Each of our sections starts with the same three or four images that represent the different eras of the French presence in California

 
   
Claudine Chalmers - French Heritage of California - Nevada City - California - USA - Email
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