Île-d'Arz

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ÎLE-D'ARZ

Département : Morbihan

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Origin/meaning :
The arms are derived from the arms of the family d'Ars, who were first mentioned in 1481. The blue border is an addition, symbolising the sea surrounding the island.

Literature : Froger and Pressensé, 1999.