Barrancoueu

BARRANCOUEU

Official blazon
French	D'or au lévrier rampant de gueules colleté de sinople et senestré de quatre macles de sable ordonnées en losange; mantelé renversé de sinople chargé en pointe d'un panier au naturel.
English	blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

These arms show the particular geographical situation of the village that gave it its name:the southern slope of a ravine position (barranc). The greyhound is the symbol of the Aure valley in which the village is situated. The basket reflects the artisanal activity of making baskets and other items. The diamonds refer to the four sources/wells in the municipality.

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

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