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The symbolic is clear from French history: the salamander was Francois I's badge, he built the castle. It was one of Napoleon's favorite residences, whence the canton with the letter N (reserved for 2nd class Imperial cities) and | The symbolic is clear from French history: the salamander was Francois I's badge, he built the castle. It was one of Napoleon's favorite residences, whence the canton with the letter N (reserved for 2nd class Imperial cities) and | ||
the eagle. The river on the fess alludes to the name of the town, which means beautiful spring. | the eagle. The river on the fess alludes to the name of the town, which means beautiful spring. | ||