The common Aranc (Arena 1284) depended until the French Revolution of the lordship of Rougemont (now village in the municipality). This manor, mentioned as early as 1114, was one of the oldest secular lordships Bugey. Aranc became common in 1790 but also chief town of the district from 1790 to 1800. Township Aranc then included Corlier, Montgriffon, and Chaley Lacoux.
Aranc always had a mainly agricultural although many craftsmen have practiced their profession. Today, there is a federal center VTT.
The municipality covers 2164 hectares. It is composed of three geographical distinct: the valley of Aranc, the heights of the East (with the neck of the Berche to 864 m) and the valley of the Mandorne west.
The town has, besides the village Aranc several hamlets (Rougemont, Salagnat, Résinand, The Pézières) and isolated farms (the Mill Colognat the Grange Goyet, farms and Malaval Gorges). If the population was 1232 inhabitants in 1831, is currently 291.
SIGHTSEEING
The Hall School: Built in 1890, it welcomes boys and girls of the town. To his left, the tank the fountain of Doye was built in 1870. The adjoining laundry still has beautiful columns that carried the roof (a rehabilitation project is underway). Nearby, you can also admire two sundials part of the "circuit sundials", one executed by Helen Lagnieu, the other by Pierre Paul Struye.
The War Memorial: built in 1922, pays tribute to hairy died for France during the first World War.
The old cheese: it is not dated, but a document attesting its existence in 1874. In 2011, the old fruit turned into a museum space that tells the County. Adjacent to the County Area, the cheese boutique is open from Tuesday to Sunday.
The church: it has elements of different periods. It existed in 1249. The church, under the name of St. Paul, has six chapels. In one of them, you can see a statue of Saint Anthony that dates back to the 18th century.
Two ovens: built in the second half of the 19th century, they are owned by the municipality, a district in the Faubourg, the other Avart Quarter. They were governed by strict regulations to better manage the power needs of families.
This charming, approprialy named country inn is the perfect place to stop and enjoy fine food and tranquillity. In the restaurant each meal is a feast of natural flavours. In the hotel,...
The Plateau d'Hauteville is between 850 and 1234 m above sea level, protected nature site, you will get some fresh air and practice numerous recreational activities all year round sport....
Located 7.7 km from Aranc
From 60 € to 65 € the double room
Domaine de l'Orangerie
9.9
Jujurieux
L'Orangerie is a beautiful old house surrounded by a large walled garden. The first floor has been completely refurbished for guests. The rooms are spacious, sunny and comfortable.
Located 8.5 km from Aranc
From 58 € to 79 € the double room
Chemin de cozance Ambronay/Douvres
9.6
Ambronay
3 bedroom charming and comfortable independent house in beautiful garden and village character.
Gite a l'orée des bois. Tt confort au calme, air pur, beaucoup de balades environnante. Dans un cadre magnifique. Avec un joli panorama.
Located 18.3 km from Aranc
From 280 € to 350 € per week
Gîte du Grand vallon 01100 Apremont
8
Apremont
Gite du grand valley. 3 ears Gite de France Reference: 11010. Spacious cottage on two levels in a small hamlet. Large terrace. 100 m with a field of 1,000 m. A 4 miles from Lake Genin,...
At 800 m above sea level, in the heart of hauteville lompnes bugey in AIN, on a plate of preserved forest and grassland, 12 Cols Campsite welcomes you in an exceptional environment....
Located 7.7 km from Aranc
From 14.10 € to 20.80 € per day
Camping l'escapade
Priay
Located at 230 meters altitude camping Escapade open from March 10 to September 30.25 minutes from Lyon, the pleasure of camping in a caravan park with beautiful scenery along the river...
Located 16.2 km from Aranc
12 € per day
Le camping le vaugrais
9
Artemare
Between lakes and mountains, the door of the Savoy, located 10 km from Lake Bourget, this family campground will surprise you with its green and relaxing. Bordering a river, on large...
This Logis is located in the village Aranc in the Bugey Mountains. It offers guestrooms with free Wi-Fi internet access for up to 6 guests and free onsite parking. The restaurant in...
Located in Aranc
Room from 45 €
Logis Le Provencal En Bugey
7.5
Hauteville-Lompnes
The Logis Provencal en Bugey in the heart of the village of hauteville in the region of Ain, features 22 rooms and a air-conditioned restaurant. The bar and the restaurant are inside...
Located 7.8 km from Aranc
Room from 45 €
Hôtel Des Alliés
7.3
Pont-d'Ain
Hotel les Alliés offers a warm and friendly welcome in the heart of Pont d’Ain, just 500 metres from A42 Highway Exit. The bright, modern and comfortable rooms are soundproofed and...
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