History of Villar d'Arêne
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Relive key moments since -800.
Origins and Transmission
This timeline gathers the major historical events of Villar d'Arêne: key dates, village transformations, ancient anecdotes, and pivotal moments. It is gradually being enriched through local research and contributions.
Period: -800 — 1970 | 23 events.
Featured events
Opening up via the road
In 1856, the two tunnels linking La Grave to Villar-d’Arène were completed. A few years later, in 1863, the Napoleon refuge at the pass was put into service. These achievements created jobs and opened...
Fire of Villar-d’Arène
On November 2, 1771, a terrible fire ravaged Villar-d’Arène. At the end of the the All Saints' Day mass, the fire started at the top of the village. Driven by a violent wind, it spread in fifteen minu...
First winter school
In 1672, classes were held in Villar-d’Arène during the winter. It is unknown under what circumstances they were created. However, by analogy with La Grave— which is probable—it is possible that a loc...