Got this off the Internet, figured I'd double check and ask if this is correct.
The historic post office in Tourrettes-sur-Loup, in the Alpes-Maritimes department, bears witness to the rural administrative organization of the late 19th century. Although records specific to the year 1896 are scarce, the building is an integral part of the development of the medieval village and its postal network, essential for the community of "the city of violets" in the early 20th century.
Historical context: In the late 19th century, the French state developed the postal network in rural areas, including the installation of public mailboxes and postal routes.
Local heritage: The post office is part of the medieval village landscape, not far from the war memorial, erected later, after the First World War.
Historical research: For precise details on the year 1896, the Historical Society of Tourrettes-sur-Loup is a recommended resource.
