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D’azur semé de fleur de lyr d'or, à trois cailloux d'argent posés 2 et 1 en pointe et au soleil d'or en chef. | D’azur semé de fleur de lyr d'or, à trois cailloux d'argent posés 2 et 1 en pointe et au soleil d'or en chef. | ||
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The field with the fleur-de-lys is derived from the arms of the Bèze Abbey, as the local church belonged to the abbey from 830 until the 18th century. The sun is taken as a symbol for Bellenus, the Celtic solar god. Near the village a temple devoted to him has been excavated and the name of the village may have been derived from his name. | The field with the fleur-de-lys is derived from the arms of the Bèze Abbey, as the local church belonged to the abbey from 830 until the 18th century. The sun is taken as a symbol for Bellenus, the Celtic solar god. Near the village a temple devoted to him has been excavated and the name of the village may have been derived from his name. | ||