History, Traditions
Presentation
Etymology
Saint-Colomban-des-Villards
The name Saint-Colomban des Villards refers to Saint Colomban of Luxeuil. This is a monk of Irish nationality and involved in the evangelization of the rural populations of Gaul (6th century).
In Arpitan, Saint-Colomban-des-Villards is called Sent-Colomban-dus-Velârds. In Francoprovençal, the commune is written Lo Vlâr according to the spelling of Conflans.
Saint-Alban-des-Villards
St. Alban refers to the first Irish martyr, Alban of Verulamium.
In Francoprovençal, the name of the commune is written Sint Arban, according to the spelling of Conflans.
Saint-Colomban-des-Villards
The name Saint-Colomban des Villards refers to Saint Colomban of Luxeuil. This is a monk of Irish nationality and involved in the evangelization of the rural populations of Gaul (6th century).
In Arpitan, Saint-Colomban-des-Villards is called Sent-Colomban-dus-Velârds. In Francoprovençal, the commune is written Lo Vlâr according to the spelling of Conflans.
Saint-Alban-des-Villards
St. Alban refers to the first Irish martyr, Alban of Verulamium.
In Francoprovençal, the name of the commune is written Sint Arban, according to the spelling of Conflans.
History
Towards the end of the 6th century and the beginning of the 7th century, the Vallée des Villards seems to have been occupied by Burgundian settlers.
In the middle of the 10th century, a group of Saracens from Fraxinet, in the vicinity of present-day Saint Tropez, settled in the Alps and in the Maurienne valley. They will be dislodged towards the end of the century.
The medieval parish corresponded to the Glandon valley and consisted of the villages and hamlets of Saint-Colomban and Saint Alban des Villards. It came under both the Lords of La Chambre and the Chapter of the Cathedral of Saint Jean de Maurienne.
(Box of a holy queen, life of yesteryear)
Towards the end of the 6th century and the beginning of the 7th century, the Vallée des Villards seems to have been occupied by Burgundian settlers.
In the middle of the 10th century, a group of Saracens from Fraxinet, in the vicinity of present-day Saint Tropez, settled in the Alps and in the Maurienne valley. They will be dislodged towards the end of the century.
The medieval parish corresponded to the Glandon valley and consisted of the villages and hamlets of Saint-Colomban and Saint Alban des Villards. It came under both the Lords of La Chambre and the Chapter of the Cathedral of Saint Jean de Maurienne.
(Box of a holy queen, life of yesteryear)
Traditions
The most important festival in the valley is certainly that of August 15th. A parade of colorful traditional costumes awaits you in a beautiful atmosphere.
(Architecture, tricks)
Regarding the history of the heritage of the valley, do not hesitate to take a detour to the heritage house where you will discover costumes and life of yesteryear.
The valley has many craftsmen, wood turners, potters, painters... so do not hesitate to meet them and they will share their passion with you.
The most important festival in the valley is certainly that of August 15th. A parade of colorful traditional costumes awaits you in a beautiful atmosphere.
(Architecture, tricks)
Regarding the history of the heritage of the valley, do not hesitate to take a detour to the heritage house where you will discover costumes and life of yesteryear.
The valley has many craftsmen, wood turners, potters, painters... so do not hesitate to meet them and they will share their passion with you.