SwitzerlandCanton de Vaud 43 · Canton of Vaud
What is an "abbaye" (literally "abbey") in the Vaud tradition?
In the exam (French)
Qu'est-ce qu'une « abbaye » dans la tradition vaudoise ?
- aA village court for small disputesUn tribunal de village pour les petits litiges
- bA shooting society that organises a big festivalUne société de tir qui organise une grande fêteCorrect answer
- cA monastery where monks still liveUn monastère où vivent encore des moines
- dA cellar where winegrowers sell their wineUne cave où les vignerons vendent leur vin
Why?
The Vaud "abbayes" are shooting societies. Their festival brings together a shooting competition, the crowning of the shooting king, a parade and a ball.
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