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Velay (vəlā`), region, E central France, in the Massif Central Massif Central (mäsēf` säNträl`) [Fr.,=central highlands], great mountainous plateau, c. ..... Click the link for more information. and partly in Haute-Loire dept. Partly volcanic in origin, the region has many high arid plateaus, some of startling beauty. Le Puy-en-Velay, the chief city and ancient capital (see Puy-en-Velay, Le Puy-en-Velay, Le (lə püē`-äN-vəlā`), city (1990 pop. 23,434), capital of Haute-Loire dept., S central France. ..... Click the link for more information. ), is set in a fertile basin. Velay is noted for its lace. The region was held in turn by the counts of Toulouse and the English rulers of Aquitaine and was united with the French crown by Louis VIII in the 13th cent. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Nobles of the senechaussee of Velay demanded, "The Estates of Languedoc, formed by ignorance and usurpation, and having degenerated into despotism, must be replaced by provincial Estates in which the three orders have legally elected representatives. |
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