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Arlay

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Jura

Arlay is now a town with seven hamlets spread along both banks of the Seille dominated by three hills offering visitors views as well to very large Bresse, distant foothills of the first Burgundy Jura plateau . It is a hinge between the rich wheat fields and toughest mountains and forest country. The site already fascinated since antiquity.

Early man settled there and soon to be growing vines. Today the vineyard Arlay is known for its quality, and connoisseurs come for its products far. In fact, it has become since 2012, Capital Vin de Paille, a good reputation for centuries. Different kinds of wines, Crémant, macvins, liqueurs and regional products are eaten. Convivial moments not to be missed.

This natural area, also its wild forest, is preserved; a true land of choice. Hiking trails, practiced on foot, horseback or mountain bike trails and are open to the general public. 2013 saw the opening of a new trail called "The circuit Whitewater." In addition, around the stadium and park at the edge of the Seille, ideal for relaxing or strolling, is shaded by old plane trees over a hundred years. These two places are very popular with visitors.

The village hidden in its streets and hamlets, priceless treasures. You can stay in many B & B for taking the time to discover the history, architecture but also enjoy its various regional products.

Geographical information

MunicipalityArlay
Postcode39140
Latitude46.7614040 (N 46° 45’ 41”)
Longitude5.5294600 (E 5° 31’ 46”)
AltitudeFrom 212m to 386m
Surface area20.19 km²
Population1233 inhabitants
Density61 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureLons-le-Saunier (12.4 km, 12 min)
Insee code39017
IntercommunalityCC Bresse Haute Seille
DepartmentJura
TerritoriesFranche-Comté, Jura mountains
RegionBurgundy-Franche-Comté

Nearest cities & towns

Lombard4.4 km (7 min)
Quintigny4.8 km (12 min)
Ruffey-sur-Seille5.1 km (8 min)
Desnes5.2 km (8 min)
Plainoiseau6.1 km (8 min)
Bletterans6.5 km (9 min)
Domblans6.6 km (10 min)
Mantry7 km (11 min)
Voiteur7.2 km (11 min)
Villevieux7.3 km (9 min)
Le Louverot7.4 km (11 min)
Montain8 km (11 min)
Relans8 km (9 min)
Recanoz8.1 km (13 min)

Things to see and do

The village retains all traces of its past. It has a rich architecture of its twenty-five monuments or registered historic monuments whose vast castle Arlay - also ranked remarkable garden - and the castle of the Counts of Chalon (reputedly the oldest castle vineyard in France), the Chevance d'Or, St. Vincent Church in Gothic style castle Proby built on an ancient Roman farm, the old cheese in the center of the village communal living today, the school hall, remarkable crosses, mills, museums, laundries and winegrowers houses made very specific that surprise the visitor.

Places of interest

Leisure centres
Monuments

Events and festivities

Le Magnifique bon à Rien
Vide Grenier

Photos

Castle Arlay
Castle Arlay
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Weather

Tuesday 23 april
Min. 0°C - Max. 9°C
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Wednesday 24 april
Min. 1°C - Max. 8°C
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Thursday 25 april
Min. 1°C - Max. 11°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Introduction to jewellery workshop
Arts and Crafts70 € Bletterans (6 km)
Canyoning in Jura
Sports sensations45 € to 55 € Clairvaux-les-Lacs (27 km)
Maiden flight in a Stampe SV4-RS biplane
Sports sensations99 € to 299 € Dole (32 km)
Motocross, trial or enduro lessons
Sports sensations37 € Joudes (37 km)
Canyoning in the Malvaux Gorges
Sports sensations50 € Foncine-le-Bas (41 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Dan Cross
HikeEasy1:45Poligny (15.7 km)
Loop between Arbois and Pupillin
HikeEasy3:00Arbois (24 km)
The belvedere of Gizia
HikeEasy2:30Gizia (27 km)
The Cimante waterfalls
HikeAthletic2:45Thoiria (30 km)
Communal woods
HikeIntermediate1:55Toutenant (34 km)

Restaurants

Bed & breakfasts

Vacation rentals

Campsites

Hotels

Your holidays
A hotel
A vacation rental
A bed & breakfast
A campsite
A leisure activity
A restaurant
A rental car
A plane ticket
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