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The Country of Allevard : a whole life to be shared !
Massif blessed by the gods, the Country of Allevard sees, for 10 centuries, springing from its ground its wealth. Because the history of this country is above all that of a lavish nature...
There was at first an iron ore, which from the XI-th century been worth in allevardins the title so desired by Blacksmiths. In the XVIII-th century, the earth(ground) their donated: one the most effective thermal waters of Europe.
It is the birth of Allevard-les-Bains's health resort that will welcome, in its luxurious hotels, the celebrities of the whole world.
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The history of the Country of Allevard is just like its landscapes, full of surprises, force and wealth.
Of the me of May up to the first flakes, the mountain livens up of traditional holidays(name-days). Friendly demonstrations, they celebrate the beautiful season and honour the works of the men(people). Please, follow paths and drayes together with the herdsmen leading crowds towards estives. Please, come to share the meal of the mountain dwellers during the holiday of Oule. Please, linger in lumberjacks' competition and observe the artisans of the wood immortalizing a secular craft.
On Mondays, traditional jar of reception expects(heralds) from a well filled(performed) program! Music lover, the Country of Allevard will enthuse you : balls lunchbag on the place or concert of classical music under the kiosk, the bell of hunting horns or operettas, the most difficult will be to choose... For your children, the Country of Allevard, it is the holiday all the time.
And then, here is the summer with its procession of holidays(name-days) of village and balls outdoors. Please, take time to live, please, settle down in the terrace of a coffee(cafe) and savor these moments of relaxation which make(do) the true holidays. And because here everything smiles to you, why not to end your evening to Allevard's casino ?
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