Villeneuve-lès-Avignon
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Country : France Département : Gard |
French |
Parti: au 1er d'azur à trois fleurs de lis d'or, au 2e de gueules au sautoir d'or. |
English | No blazon/translation known. Please click here to send your (heraldic !) blazon or translation |
Origin/meaning
In March 1293 the town of Villeneuve-Saint-André was founded by King Philippe. This was later renamed to Villeneuve-lès-Avignon. The arms thus show the royal fleur-de-lys, combined with the cross of Saint-Andrew (St. André).
Literature: Image from http://www.armorialdefrance.fr