Sampigny-lès-Maranges

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SAMPIGNY-LÈS-MARANGES

Département : Saône-et-Loire

Blason de Sampigny-lès-Maranges
Official blazon
French D'azur à la croisette ancrée d'or, à l'écusson d'or chargé d'une grappe de raisin de gueules, bordé d'argent et brochant en coeur sur la croisette; chapé ployé d'argent chargé de deux pampres de vigne de gueules.
English blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The division of the shield refers to the local patron saint, St. Martin of Tours, who cut his cloak for a beggar. The cross refers to the Cathedral Chapter of Autun, to which the village historically belonged. The grapes indicate the importance of viticulture for the village.

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


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