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- proper noun A
canton ofSwitzerland (its French name)
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Examples
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The vintage in the Valais is the earliest in Switzerland, taking place in favourable years at the close of September, but ordinarily in the course of
Facts About Champagne and Other Sparkling Wines Henry Vizetelly 1857
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The Valais is a longitudinal valley; and in a barometric measurement which I made very recently from Paris to
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The Valais is a longitudinal valley; and in a barometric measurement which I made very recently from Paris to Naples and Berlin, I was surprised to find that from Sion to Brigg, the bottom of the valley rises only to from 225 to
Personal Narrative of Travels to the Equinoctial Regions of America, During the Year 1799-1804 — Volume 3 Alexander von Humboldt 1814
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When we contemplate such a valley, for example, as that which is called _par excellence_ the "Valais," we can at first hardly bring ourselves to realise this; but we can trace up valleys, from the little water-course made by last night's rains up to the greatest valleys of all.
The Beauties of Nature and the Wonders of the World We Live In John Lubbock 1873
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Looking forward to eating juicy delicious apricots (it is apricot season in Switzerland, and the best come from the Valais), breathing in some fresh pure mountain air, a spot of hiking, and of course a stop at the Friday market in Sion (gorgeous local produce).
Placebo, Locarno 2009
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Looking forward to eating juicy delicious apricots (it is apricot season in Switzerland, and the best come from the Valais), breathing in some fresh pure mountain air, a spot of hiking, and of course a stop at the Friday market in Sion (gorgeous local produce).
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A cheese originating in the Swiss canton of Valais, home of the Matterhorn, today Raclette is also produced in the French regions of Savoie and Franche-Comté.
Regina Varolli: Raclette: A Warming Winter Dinner Regina Varolli 2011
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Off to the Valais tomorrow for the rest of the week.
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A cheese originating in the Swiss canton of Valais, home of the Matterhorn, today Raclette is also produced in the French regions of Savoie and Franche-Comté.
Regina Varolli: Raclette: A Warming Winter Dinner Regina Varolli 2011
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Off to the Valais tomorrow for the rest of the week.
Placebo, Locarno 2009
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