The Fête de la Musique: An international celebration
Lola, our intern of three weeks at the Villé Valley Tourist, Trade and Crafts Office, and I wrote an article together for the Office's blog about…
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The fascinating history of the automobile
One of the most significant inventions of the 20th century is the automobile, a technology that has constantly evolved from the first steam-powered vehicles to today's autonomous models. The automobile has taken various forms and began…
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Thanvillé Castle: guardian of history and nature
Thanvillé Castle: Guardian of History and Nature. Immerse yourself in the fascinating history of Thanvillé Castle. Built at the entrance to our valley, it welcomes us on the salt route.
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Cultural Getaway: Villé Valley Museum
This Sunday, April 7th, marks an unmissable event for heritage enthusiasts and lovers of discovery: the reopening of the Villé Valley Museum in Albé! Nestled in the heart…
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René Kuder, painter, native of Villé
Who is René Kuder? René Kuder was a painter born on November 23, 1882, in Villé. He attended the Villé village school and then worked for three years with his father as a lathe operator…
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Christmas trees, but no Christmas.
Christmas is approaching, it seems. With this holiday, many families will be looking for one of the essential elements to share this moment: the Christmas tree! Generally speaking, our Christmas trees are…
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What do the names of our castles, rocks, mountains… mean?
Today, we're looking at the meaning of place names and monuments that we know well but whose meaning we often don't know. After some research, here's what we found…
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Anecdotes about the Villé Valley during the Second World War – 3/3
Today, still in the company of Pauline, we conclude our series of articles on the little-known secrets of our valley during the Second World War. Liberators from elsewhere: As early as 1908, General d'Amade had...
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Anecdotes about the Villé Valley during the Second World War – 2/3
Today, let's continue our series of articles with Pauline on the little-known secrets of our valley during the Second World War. Unusual and ingenious hiding places of forced conscripts, starting with the Allied landings…
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Anecdotes about the Villé Valley during the Second World War – 1/3
Today, Pauline reveals little-known secrets of our valley during the Second World War. These anecdotes are the result of research in several books about our region. This article is the first…
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