Arlanc: Holiday apartments and holiday homes

In Arlanc, the Musée de la Dentelle d'Arlanc offers guided tours focusing on the bobbin lace and needle lace techniques that are particularly prominent in Arlanc, and presents the heritage of lace – from the handmade lace of the 16th century to the contemporary lace industry. Together with other sites relating to the history of lace and textiles, the Musée de la Dentelle is part of the tourist Route de la dentelle.

Those choosing Arlanc for their stay will want to find or rent a holiday apartment.

Culture

The Saint-Pierre church in Arlanc was built in the 12th century on top of an older structure believed to date from the late 10th century. The side chapels of the nave of Saint-Pierre in Arlanc were added in the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries.

A visit to the Château de Mons presents construction phases from the 11th, 17th and 19th centuries. The owner guides visitors through the château and explains, among other things, its construction history, gardens, prints and collections. The gardens include an Italian garden, a kitchen garden, an orchard, an educational trail and 20 beds of medicinal plants.

Local life

Arlanc's weekly market takes place on Monday mornings in the town centre and offers the opportunity to discover local producers.

Nature

The Jardin pour la Terre is home to more than 700 plant species and 2,000 plant varieties. The planted areas, covering 6.5 hectares, are laid out in the shapes of continents, while the lawns symbolise seas and oceans. From 16 May to 13 September, the Jardin pour la Terre presents an immersive 65 m² exhibition about birds, mammals and insects in cities, parks, gardens and forests.

Activities

The Base de loisirs d'Arlanc features a body of water, two tennis courts, a multi-sports court, a volleyball court, children's play equipment and shaded picnic areas.

The La Dore et la Dolore circular trail starts and ends at the Base de loisirs d'Arlanc, where parking is available. La Dore et la Dolore is a difficult 15.1 km circular trail with a duration of 4 hours and 15 minutes and green PR trail markings. The Circuit n°36 Le Tour d’Arlanc is a very easy 17.1 km mountain biking loop with mountain biking trail markings and a duration of 3 hours.

Getting around

The AGRIVAP tourist railway line between Ambert and La Chaise-Dieu has a station in Arlanc at Avenue de la Gare, 63220 Arlanc.

More local pages: Espinasse, Saint-Jacques-D'ambur, Saint-Jean-D'heurs, La Tour-D'auvergne, Thiers, Sauret-Besserve, Fournols, Villosanges.

To the overarching travel overview: Puy-De-Dôme.