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  Embrun - LoveToKnow 1911
EMBRUN, a town in the department of the Hautes Alpes in S.E. France.
Embrun was the Eburodunum or Ebredunum of the Romans, and the chief town of the province of the Maritime Alps.
Henri Arnaud (1641-1721), the Waldensian pastor and general, was born at Embrun.
www.1911encyclopedia.org /Embrun   (360 words)

  
 Embrun, Ontario - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Embrun is an unincorporated town that is part of the larger Russell Township.
By 2006, the population of Embrun was 11,500 (estimation).
To the south is the neighbourhood of Embrun South.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Embrun,_Ontario   (3500 words)

  
 Embrun, Ontario (city) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The City of Embrun was a short lived city in Eastern Ontario in Prescott and Russell United Counties.
The City of Embrun was incorporated out of the former Town of Embrun in 1926.
However, in 1935, debt caused by the Great Depression forced the City of Embrun to merge with the municipalities Hamlet of St. Onge, the Village of Russell and the Village of North Russell to become part of Russell Township which exists to this day.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/City_of_Embrun_(historic)   (137 words)

  
 Embrun travel: Maps, Sundials, Park, History, France - Provence Beyond
The town of Embrun sits on a cliff-top plateau (the "Roc") overlooking the upper Durance river just before it flows into the Lac de Serre-Ponçon [photo-1].
A view of Embrun from across the river, though, with the higher mountains beyond, is lovely [photo-2], and the center of the town is ancient and interesting.
In 804, the bishop became an archbishop, and soon after Embrun was attached to the Germanic Roman empire Saint-Empire.
www.beyond.fr /villages/embrun.html   (746 words)

  
 Embrun, Hautes Alpes, France
Embrun’s protector is St Marcellin ; according to the legend, he saved the inhabitants from the Vandals by stopping them with a sword.
In spite of the destruction of a major part of the walls in the XIX century, Embrun still preserves a rich architectural heritage with the gate of the Governor’s house for instance.
This valley became a lake with the construction of a dam in the area between 1955 and 1961.
www.visit-riviera.com /content.php?id_content=330&content=villesetvillages&type=patrimoine_loisirs   (225 words)

  
 Municipalité de Russell Township: Embrun
Due to social and economic pressures in the Province of Quebec in the mid 1800s, a number of French Canadians moved to Ontario in search of prime agricultural land.
A young missionary called François Michel named the village of Embrun in 1857 after his hometown Embrunais in the French Alps.
The population of Embrun began to increase in the 1870's when land drainage made farming more feasible in the area.
www.twp.russell.on.ca /en/Embrun_45.html   (173 words)

  
 Embrun Provence Web Accueil
In Roman times Embrun was the capital of the Maritime Alps, in the Middle Ages it was an ecclesiastical centre, and in the 17th century it was indeed fortified by Vauban, although it already benefitted from natural protection perched on its rocky platform.
Overlooking the Durance plain and the area of water at the end of Serre-Ponçon lake, Embrun is also privileged in that it is but a stone's throw from the high mountains of the Ecrins and fifteen minutes car journey from several ski resorts.
Embrun is known as the "Nice of the Alps" because of its gentle climate, and will doubtless impress you with its glorious history.
www.provenceweb.fr /e/hautalpe/embrun/embrun.htm   (459 words)

  
 CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Diocese of Gap
Suppressed by the Concordat of 1801 and then united to Digne, this diocese was re-established in 1822 and comprises, besides the ancient Diocese of Gap, a large part of the ancient Diocese of Embrun.
Besides the bishops named the following are honored as saints in the present Diocese of Gap: Vincent, Orontius, and Victor, martyrs in Spain in the fourth century, the anchorite Veranus (sixth century), afterwards Bishop of Cavaillon, and the anchorite St. Donatus (sixth century).
In 1900, before the Law of Associations was enforced, there were in the Diocese of Gap five maternity hospitals, a school for deaf mutes, one orphanage for boys and two for girls, seven hospitals or asylums, two institutions for the care of the sick in their homes, all under the direction of religious orders.
www.newadvent.org /cathen/06378a.htm   (646 words)

  
 Embrun Broomball Teams
Over the next 10 years Embrun Plumbing was National Champion 9 times and won the silver in 1990 when they finished second.
A new team named Embrun Sports carried on the region's winning tradition when they won gold in 1997, 1998 saw them take home silver and in 1999 and 2000 they were again National Champions.
Embrun Sports prend aussitot la releve et remporte le championnat national en 1997 et en 1999, se contentant de la medaille d'argent en 1998.
www.trytel.com /~duhamel/fbao_embrun.html   (894 words)

  
 EMBRUN - Online Information article about EMBRUN
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CHURCH (according to most authorities derived from the Gr.
Embrun was the Eburodunum or Ebredunum of the See also:
encyclopedia.jrank.org /ECG_EMS/EMBRUN.html   (592 words)

  
 Houses / homes for sale or for rent in Embrun - Vacation Rental   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
If you are considering buying real estate in Embrun, or anywhere else for that matter, the most widely used method of borrowing the funds to make the purchase is a mortgage.
When renting a home in Embrun you are usually limited to the changes/improvements you can make.
In many cases vacation rentals in Embrun are offered by the owners of the property but in some instances real estate agents offer vacation rentals in Embrun.
www.propertyworld.com /_Canada_Ontario_Embrun   (831 words)

  
 Embrun, Ont. - local businesses and web pages - copyright
Caisse Populaire Embrun, 859 Rue Notre Dame RR 3, Embrun, ON, K0A 1W1, 613-443-2992
Buymore Submarines Pizza House, 837 Rue Notre Dame RR 3, Embrun, ON, K0A 1W1, 613-443-5200
Zhou Lin Yong, 1028 Notre Dame, Embrun, ON,, 613-443-9077
www.execulink.com /~iconvill/EmbrunON.html   (813 words)

  
 Campsite la Clapière at Embrun (Hautes-Alpes / France)
The campsite is situated on the banks of a man made lake in a region of outstanding beaut with a wide range of facilities to offer: opposite the site, there are family beaches which are ideal for relaxing, swimming, and enjoying the sunshine and alpine scenery.
Within easy driving distance there is a National Park where it is possible to enjoy mountain walking, climbing and riding.
The town of Embrun is strategically placed on the route des Grandes Alpes between Italy and France.
www.camping-embrun-clapiere.com /anglais/gb_home.htm   (164 words)

  
 Martial Arts Gala 2004 - Embrun Family Karate   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Kajukenbo is an eclectic martial art that was developed in the Paloma settlements of Hawaii during the years 1947-1949.
Sigung John Lianos is the owner and principal instructor of the Embrun Family Karate Club.
He became the owner of the Embrun Family Karate Club in the year 2000 and began teaching the Emparado Method of Kajukenbo.
wutancanada.com /martialartsgala/mg04_07.php   (474 words)

  
 Florists in Embrun - Embrun Florists   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Flower Crazy.Com Embrun is an online Embrun FTD Florist and Embrun Teleflora Florist that gives you the opportunity to order flowers and deliver them all over Canada, United States and the World.
With Flower Crazy.com Embrun you are able to use a genuine Embrun FTD Florist and Embrun Teleflora Florist for your Flower Delivery that will save you time and money when you send cheap online flowers.
Embrun Teleflora Florist or out online Embrun FTD Florist Sends you a confirmation number as soon as you Flowers order are sent through our system.
www.flowercrazy.com /static/Canada/Ontario/Embrun   (786 words)

  
 Hotels Embrun, Hautes-Alpes Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur.
Cybevasion proposes you informations about 11 hotels in Embrun.
Les Bartavelles, a 3 stars hotel, great comfort wellcomes you all year long at CROTS, 2 km from Embrun.
For the length of a weekend, a proffessionnal trip, on holidays, we invite you to taste the...
www.cybevasion.com /hotels/france/hotels_embrun_1924_1_3.html   (66 words)

  
 Hotels Embrun   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Embrun hotels and Embrun bed and breakfast accommodation in France.
Booking a hotel in Embrun couldn't be easier.
If you're looking for discount hotels in Embrun then we've got the properties you're looking for.
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 Embrun, France Hotels - Last Minute Offers, Low Rate Guarantee - MyTourPal.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
If you are looking for Embrun hotels, Embrun holiday accommodations or Embrun resorts, you have come to the right place.
We have a huge selection of bed and breakfast, holiday resorts, motels, hotels and apartments for you to choose from in Embrun.
There are Embrun hotels for business travelers, Embrun hotels for tourists, Embrun hotels for families and luxurious Embrun hotels for the well-heeled.
www.mytourpal.com /hotelListing/France/Embrun   (222 words)

  
 Ski Resort Embrun in France   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
You can look for the cheapest flights to get you to Embrun, see the prices across a whole month, or look for a cheap weekend flight to an airport convenient for Embrun.
If you are heading for Embrun for a ski holiday you will certainly need to consider getting some kind of ski insurance.
In all cases consider arranging ski insurance before setting off for Embrun.
www.snowrental.net /skiing/france/embrun/skiing-embrun.html   (227 words)

  
 Embrun, Ontario - Real Estate Listings and Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Select a category to view the Ovalcreek.com service directory for Embrun.
It is conveniently located along highway 417, between Ottawa and Montreal.
The Township is comprised of four small villages: Russell, Embrun, Marionville and Limoges.
www.ovalcreek.com /cgi-bin/CityInfo.cgi?CityID=19461   (185 words)

  
 Cheap Hotels in Embrun Accomodation Embrun Hotels   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
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www.cheaperthanhotels.co.uk /France/Embrun   (224 words)

  
 Embrun Hautes-Alpes Provence-Alpes-C¶te d'Azur Hotels, Bed and Breakfast and Guesthouse accommodation. B&B   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Embrun Hautes-Alpes Provence-Alpes-C¶te d'Azur Hotels, Bed and Breakfast and Guesthouse accommodation.
Rooms 4 the Night 1,000's of Hotels, Bed and Breakfasts, Pensions and Guest House Accommodation
For the length of a weekend, a proffessionnal trip, on holidays, we invite you to taste the savoir vivre of our region which counts more than 300 days of sun per year.
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 Flickr: Photos from jish51
Les Gourniers is the roadhead for good walks in the Ecrins National Park.
Lac de Serre Poncon, 2 miles from Embrun, after 20cm of snow at New Year.
Above the ski resort of Les Orres, 6 miles from Embrun, walking with raquettes in powder snow at...
www.flickr.com /photos/jish51   (193 words)

  
 Embrun Ontario Information, Yellow Pages, and more
Embrun, Ontario's Searchable Yellow Pages, Local Links, Coupons, Travel Pages, Moving Guide
If you are looking for these items or if you have something to sell, please stop by and take a look.We also have employment opportunities and ads from folks looking for jobs.
Our History, Trivia and Facts Pages are populated with interesting, useless and random facts pertaining to Embrun, Ontario history, Canadian history, family history and the history of names.
www.hometowncanada.com /on/Embrun.html   (567 words)

  
 History of Embrun - Wikibooks, collection of open-content textbooks
(comment: A wikibook on the History of Embrun, a town in the province of Ontario in Canada.)
See Infobox to learn how to use this box and see more parameters you can use.
A painting of the New York Central Railroad line 3 kilometres outside of Embrun in 1899
en.wikibooks.org /wiki/History_of_Embrun   (117 words)

  
 Embrun Hotels: Hotel Accommodation in Hautes-Alpes France   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Card details are required only to reserve your Embrun accommodation.
Your credit card is not debited until you depart from the hotel.
The hotel boasts 108 rooms with bath or shower (depending on the availability), telephone and colour TV with Canal+.
www.travel-europe-direct.co.uk /France/Hautes_Alpes/Embrun/index.cfm   (185 words)

  
 Embrun Maps and Links
As a reference, Highway 417 is north of Embrun and the 401 is south.
Here is Embrun relative to Ottawa and Montreal.
And a zoomed in view of our place: Click here for the map.
www3.sympatico.ca /bruce.fraser/map.htm   (64 words)

  
 Embrun Optometric Clinic, optometrists Ontario
Since opening the practice in 1978 and its move to the present location in 1984, our clinic has been a trusted provider of eye care services to the people of Embrun, Ottawa, and surrounding communities.
The growth of our practice has allowed us to obtain the latest diagnostic technologies.
We invite you to explore our website to find out more about us, our services, and our commitment to providing quality vision and eye care services.
www.embrunoptometry.com /index.htm   (153 words)

  
 embrunman-englishversion
To finish, let us continue to draw a great blow from hat to all the tri-athletes who, each 15 August, to Embrun, go at the end of themselves during an effort of a rare intensity!
: doubled for sisters MOUTHON with the victory of Isabelle (11h54 ', is the 2nd best female performance ever carried out with Embrun), in front of her sister Béatrice and Catherine HOUSEAUX.
Gilles DIVAL, recorman of the number of Embrunman, finished its 9th Ironman with Embrun!!!
perso.orange.fr /jb.oury/embrunmanen.htm   (1236 words)

  
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Went to Embrun french catholic High School from 1993 to 1998
In 1993 and 1994, won ``le concours d`Art oratoire du club optimiste d`Embrun``, both times won the pass for the zone.
In 1995, elected recruting directer and creates a sattelite club in embrun for the JLGPR
www.ese-embrun.com /elections2000/candidats/conseillers/sebastiengoyeren.html   (303 words)

  
 EMBRUN Hotels - lodging in France   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
With EMBRUN and France top properties and hot deals.
Deep discounts and last minute deals on EMBRUN hotels, with savings on the top resorts, lodges and inns.
Check the EMERAINVILLE city and the ELOISE city for more deals on France hotel rooms and lodging accommodations.
www.americashistoricplaces.com /france_hotels/EMBRUN.htm   (103 words)

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