Écône is an area in the
municipality
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of
Riddes
Riddes is a municipality in the district of Martigny in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.
History
Riddes is first mentioned in 1001 as ''Ride''. It was previously known its German name ''Riden'', though that is not used any more.
Geography ...
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district
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of Martigny, Switzerland, Martigny, in the Cantons of Switzerland, canton of Valais, Switzerland. It is the location of the International Seminary of Saint Pius X.
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Villages in Valais
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