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[[Category:French Municipalities D]]
[[Category:French Municipalities D]]
[[Category:Haute-Savoie]]
[[Category:Haute-Savoie]]

Revision as of 10:37, 26 December 2022


DOUVAINE

Département : Haute-Savoie

Blason de Douvaine/Arms (crest) of Douvaine
Official blazon
French D'or à la tête de loup de gueules soutenue d'ondes d'argent mouvant de la pointe; chaussé d'azur chargé à dextre d'une grappe de raisin d'or et à senestre d'une gerbe de blé du même.
English No blazon/translation known. Please click here to send your (heraldic !) blazon or translation

Origin/meaning

The wolf's head is the symbol for St. Loup, the local patron saint (loup=wolf). The grape and garb refer to the (famous) local wines and the agricultural character of the municipality. The wavy base is Lake Geneva (Lac Léman).

Literature: Image from http://www.armorialdefrance.fr

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