Brignoles

Brignoles is a town and commune of southeastern France, in the Var département, of which it is a sous-préfecture. Population 11,000.

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Commune - France - Var - Département - Sous-préfecture

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It was the summer residence of the counts of Provence. Their castle dates from the 13th century.

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Provence - 13th century

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It was the birthplace of Saint Louis of Toulouse (1274-1297).

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Saint Louis of Toulouse - 1274 - 1297

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