Villar d'Arêne : Online Museum

Heritage and Collective Memory

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Location of the day

A small, welcoming hamlet, located at the foot of the eponymous pass, offering an ideal base for hikers and travelers wishing to discover the Alpine splendors of the region.

Key Figure of the day

Laurent Guétal

Historical Event of the day

Between 1361 and 1393, the inhabitants of Villar-d’Arène redeemed their manorial rights one by one: the end of the corvée, the end of payments in kind, and above all the right to govern themselves. Instead of an official of the Dauphin, they henceforth elected a consul. They were from then on called "homines franchis", freed men, from which comes the name Faranchins still carried today. The pr...

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Local Legend of the day

In Pied-du-Col, a man owned a horse he never bothered to groom. Suddenly, the horse began appearing radiant and brushed every morning. Intrigued, the owner and two friends hid in the stable with candles to catch the secret groomer. They heard the sound of the comb and the horse breathing contentedly. When they burst in, the candles blew out. A struggle ensued in the dark where the master was slapp...

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About the museum

This website is the online museum of Villar-d'Arène. Its purpose is to preserve and showcase the history and heritage of the village. Dozens of sources have been compiled to provide a comprehensive overview of this rich history. However, history also lives within each of us, which is why we invite you to contribute: old photos, anecdotes about a place, legends... We are counting on you to help bring the village's collective memory back to life.

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🥇 1. Albert 27 pts
🥈 2. Kciré 24 pts
🥉 3. chris 9 pts
4. mlalbert 3 pts

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Timeline

Explore a dynamic timeline featuring the significant events of Villar-d'Arène, on both a regional and very local scale.

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Gallery

Browse historical images of our community.

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The Map

Find the emblematic sites of Villar-d'Arène on an interactive map. Roman forts, haunted places, hidden treasures—discover a side of the commune you never suspected.

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Legends

Are you familiar with the legends once told by the elders by the fireside? Kings, bandits, and witches hide within them. Discover the tales that forged the identity of Villar-d'Arène.

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Portraits

Discover the historical figures, famous or local, who have marked the life of Villar-d'Arène throughout the centuries.

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