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Issandolanges : the abandonned village...

From the top of its rocky outcrop, the site of Issandolanges reveals to you its 1000 years of history. This old medieval village, where you will discover on a detour from the path, a bread oven, a chapel, a fortified site of a château, a mill, a canal… that was abandonned by the inhabitants 70 years ago. Today, it’s a visit not to be missed while you are in Arlanc.

To get there

By car

From Arlanc, drive in the direction of Novacelles/St Germain l’Herm, stop on the road into the hamlet of Issandolangettes, then on foot, follow the little path that descends on the left-hand side in the direction of the Dolore river.

On foot

Leave the village of Novacelles, follow the P.R. Issandolanges (Petite Randonnée which is in the topoguide "Balades en Pays d’Arlanc", for sale in the Tourist Office in Arlanc).

Guided visits to Issandolanges

Guided visits to the village of Issandolanges are organised during the summer 2010 within the framework of the Balades Nature & Patrimoine (Nature & History Walks). Revive the history of the village whilst contemplating the great walls of the château, the back streets of the village whilst leaning on the wash house or following the line of the river Dolore.

Dates : Wednesday 21st and 28th July, 4th and 11th August 2010.
Meeting place is at the Tourist Office in Arlanc at 2pm – Reservations are obligatory at the Tourist Office – 04 73 95 03 55
Prices : 2,00€ per adult, free for children under 13.
Duration of the walk : 1 ½ hours. Make sure you wear suitable shoes.

For more information

Office de Tourisme du Pays d’Arlanc
Place Charles de Gaulle – 63220 ARLANC
Tel : 04 73 95 03 55
Email : office-tourisme.arlanc@wanadoo.fr

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