Sarcey is a small commune of about 980 people located northwest of Lyon. The postcard comes from the Burgundy region, home to Beaujolais wine. These wines are typically made from the Gamay grape, known for its thin skin and low tannin levels. Wine has been cultivated in this area since Roman times.

Bitburg is an ancient city with roots going back 2000 years. It was a stopover for traffic from Lyon through Metz and Trier to Cologne. The first time it is mentioned in documents is around 330 when Emperor Constantine the Great expanded the settlement to a road castle. It's been a part of many different rules over the years including Luxembourg, France, and Prussia.  Spangdahlem Air Base, a NATO airbase is nearby. The United States Air Force is the tenant. It is home to the 480th Fighter Squadron and the 726th Air Mobility Squadron