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With the turning of a way |
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The Condamine in Vallabrix |
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The church of Vallabrix
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Vallabrix |
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At only 8 km from Uzes, Vallabrix is a little village in the Provence surrounded by vineyards and fruit cultivation. |
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"Valla", valley and "bri", little, could be the celtic origins of the noun of the village (F Mistral, "Dicton de la langue d'Oc)
But, there is also a latin origin : Vallis Brigia |
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The village is surrounded with ramparts (you can still find a few vestiges).
A fight between the Maures and Charles Martel took place in Vallabrix in 736.
To celebrate his victory, Charles Martel made build a chapel devoted to Sainte Victoire and Sainte Brune.
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If you feel like an archaeologist, you can maybe try to find the traces of the chapel as it hasn't been discovered yet ! |
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You'll be delighted to discover Vallabrix 'castle and its beautiful Renaissance façade, its still working washing-place, its condamine fountain and its alleys where you will appreciate to walk by and get a kind of lost.
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Very close to Uzes, Vallabrix is known to be exceptionally beautiful. (It was also the first duché).
In Saint Quentin (3 km away from Vallabrix), you will find the nicest pieces of pottery.
You will easily go for a walk or a ride from the village. |
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