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Echallod Bridge
The Echallod Bridge is a stone pedestrian bridge, one of the most picturesque in the Aosta Valley region.
Restored several times over the centuries, it connects the hamlets of upper and lowe…
The Medieval village of Ville
The village includes the Ohta house-fort, an interesting manor compound built around a significantly large Late Medieval tower with walls over two metres thick and an entrance about 8 metres off th…
Upper Castle
Situated in a position dominating the village, on the side of the Machaby valley, the castle is at present in ruins.
It was probably built by the noble De Arnado family in the 13th century.
I…
Vallaise Castle
Built by the Vallaise family in the 17th century, the castle has 3 storeys flanked by 2 four-sided towers.
The internal façade opens onto the courtyard, wit a double arcade of light stone columns….
Ville fortified house and tower
In the hamlet of Ville stands a complex of buildings, currently in a state of decay and used as a rural dwelling, consisting of a fortified house and a tower, also known as Tor de l’Ohta. The squar…
Parish Church of San Martino
The Church of San Martino is located in the chief town of Arnad-Le-Vieux. The current building has a trapezoidal layout, with three naves that preserve a roof made of Gothic, low pointed cros…
Saint Laurent Chapel in Bonavesse
Built in 1672 in the hamlet of Bonavesse, a village situated in a hilly area.
The chapel is shaped like a rectangular hall with a presbytery, covered by barrel vaults with decorated groins. Th…
Saint Rocco chapel
The chapel is located in the hamlet of Clos de Barme. The date of its foundation is unknown. It was restored for the first time in 1653 and was rebuilt more recently at the summit of this village…
Sant'Anna Chapel in Echallogne
Situated on the Echallogne “pass” in the mountains. It was built in 1693. It was destroyed by the earthquake of 1968 and was restored in 1981.
Sant’Anna is celebrated on the 26th of July.
Sant'Antonio Abate Chapel in Ville
Situated in the hamlet of Ville, in the old town of Arnad. At a first glance the depiction of the saint frescoed on the facade stands out. The entrance is protected by the large projection fro…
