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Chablis

FranceBourgogne-Franche-Comté

The commune of Chablis is obviously famous for the wine whose name it bears. The Jewish presence seems to have been present for quite some time, as evidenced by the existence of a Rue des Juifs ...

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Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux

FranceAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux is famous for its cathedral and ancient chapels. The Jewish presence, with around 70 families, dates back to at least 1206, as attested by an administrative document. A ...

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Ribeauvillé

FranceAlsace

Ribeauvillé is famous for its three castles. The Jewish presence dates back at least to the 13th century, when they were welcomed by the Lords of Ribeaupierre. The Jewish community had a ...

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Ensisheim

FranceAlsace

Ensisheim is famous for its impressive Regency Museum. It lies to the south of Colmar. The Jewish presence here dates back at least to the 13th century, as evidenced by documents recounting the ...

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Bergheim

FranceAlsace

Bergheim is a village north of Colmar, famous for its ramparts and numerous medieval houses. The Jews were persecuted here in the 14th century by local militias. They probably already had a ...

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Ammerschwihr

FranceAlsace

Ammerschwihr is a village a few kilometres north of Colmar, on the Alsace wine route. The Jewish presence here dates back at least to the 16th century, as attested by an administrative text ...

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Rua Nova

Rua Nova, Torre de Moncorvo

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Vila Real

PortugalNorte

The town of Vila Real, in northern Portugal, is famous for its ancient architecture, which has been blending influences since the Paleolithic period. It became a hotbed of Marranism following the ...

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Vila Nova de Foz Coa

PortugalNorte

The small town of Vila Nova de Foz Coa, in north-east Portugal, is famous for its Unesco World Heritage monuments, in particular its Palaeolithic stone carvings. The Jewish presence here goes ...

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Viana do Castelo

PortugalNorte

A town in north-west Portugal, Viana do Castelo is renowned for its crafts and costumes. Situated close to the River Lima and less than 60 kilometres from Porto, it quickly became an important ...

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Torre de Moncorvo

PortugalNorte

The small town of Torre de Moncorvo, in northeast Portugal, is famous for its Renaissance buildings and religious edifices and for its long-standing commercial importance, boosted in particular ...

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Santarem

PortugalAlentejo

A very old town, dating back to Roman times, Santarem is known for its ruins and buildings marking the passage between conquerors and eras. Santarem became part of the Kingdom of Portugal in ...

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Obidos

PortugalCentro

A small town dating back to Roman times, Obidos is famous for its medieval castle, its ramparts, and the small streets that line them. The Jewish presence in Obidos goes back a long way. They ...

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Monsaraz

PortugalAlentejo

Monsaraz is a village that has undergone many conquests and influences. It is known for the architectural richness of its ancient mansions and historic buildings dating back to the Middle Ages, ...

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Leiria

PortugalCentro

Leiria is a very old town in the centre of the country, probably dating back to Roman times, and is known today for its medieval castle. The Jewish presence is quite old, probably dating back to ...