BLEAU ARCHIVE CANVAS #013 - LA MARIE-ROSE

Impression sur toile

La Marie Rose — 6A
Bas-Cuvier, Fontainebleau
Ouvert par René Ferlet en 1946

Every climber knows La Marie Rose.

For many, it is a first 6A. A legendary slab climbed by generations.

But behind this line lies much more than a grade.

In 1946, René Ferlet, one of the strongest post-war climbers and a close companion of Pierre Allain, made the first ascent at Bas-Cuvier.

As shoes and techniques evolved, the grades were reassessed. La Marie Rose eventually became recognised as Fontainebleau's first 6A.

Its name also tells a more personal story.

According to local lore, Ferlet named the problem after Marie-Rose, the woman he loved at the time.

When I spoke with Hélène Le Menestrel, she told me that the same Marie-Rose also played a part in bringing her and her future husband together. 

A meeting that would later lead to the birth of Marc and Antoine Le Menestrel, two legends of climbing history !

Behind this 6A lie several love stories, several generations of climbers, and a piece of Fontainebleau history.

PS : Adam Ondra didn’t flash 🤫

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MORE THAN A PRODUCT.

A piece of Fontainebleau.

Fontainebleau Boulder is an independent photography and storytelling project dedicated to documenting the boulders, history and climbing culture of Fontainebleau.

Every image begins the same way: a walk through the forest, a camera in hand, and the desire to preserve the places that have inspired generations of climbers.

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Every climber remembers a boulder.

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The line shared with friends.
The problem discovered on a cold winter morning.

Some boulders become part of climbing history.

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PRODUCT DETAILS

Canvas / Impression sur toile
• Premium canvas print
• High-resolution original photography
• Deep black and white finish
• Ready to hang
• Fade-resistant inks
• Designed in Fontainebleau, France

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