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.