Saint-André-Goule-d'Oie

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SAINT-ANDRÉ-GOULE-D'OIE

Département : Vendée

Official blason

(fr) D'azur au sautoir d'or chargé d'une coquille de gueules et cantonné de quatre oies en vol d'argent.

Origin/meaning

The saltire symbolizes the cross of the martyrdom of Saint-Andrew, patron saint of the parish. The scallop refers to the pilgrims of Saint James and the geese are a canting symbol (oie=goose) and refer to the legend of the construction of the church.