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Ars-sur-Formans is a small village in the heart of the Dombes, with ponds, gently rolling countryside and a babbling brook running through the fields.  More

Postcards from Ars-sur-Formans

Ars-sur-Formans

Ars-sur-Formans is a small village nestled in the heart of the Dombes, with ponds, gently rolling hills, and a babbling brook running through the fields. Located in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France, the village has fewer than 1,600 inhabitants but welcomes nearly half a million visitors each year.

The reason? The famous priest Jean-Marie Vianney, better known as the Holy Curé of Ars. He was a priest here from 1818 until his death in 1859. His simplicity and dedication made him world-famous. He was canonized in 1925, and since then, Ars has become an important place of pilgrimage.

In the 19th century, an impressive basilica was built there, designed by architect Pierre Bossan (who also designed the famous basilica of Fourvière in Lyon). Today, this church, along with the sanctuary surrounding the priest, forms the beating heart of the village.

Those who visit Ars often come for silence and reflection, but also for the charm of a village that breathes history and spirituality.

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Ars-sur-Formans is een klein dorpje midden in de Dombes, met vijvers, zacht glooiende landschappen en een kabbelend riviertje dat door de velden loopt. Gelegen in de Franse regio Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Het dorp telt nog geen 1.600 inwoners, maar ontvangt elk jaar bijna een half miljoen bezoekers.

De reden? De beroemde pastoor Jean-Marie Vianney, beter bekend als de Heilige Pastoor van Ars. Van 1818 tot zijn dood in 1859 was hij hier priester. Zijn eenvoud en toewijding maakten hem wereldberoemd. In 1925 werd hij heilig verklaard en sindsdien is Ars uitgegroeid tot een belangrijk bedevaartsoord.

In de 19e eeuw verrees er een indrukwekkende basiliek, ontworpen door architect Pierre Bossan (die ook de beroemde basiliek van Fourvière in Lyon tekende). Tegenwoordig vormt die kerk, samen met het heiligdom rond de pastoor, het kloppende hart van het dorp.

Wie Ars bezoekt, komt vaak voor stilte en bezinning, maar ook voor de charme van een dorp dat geschiedenis en spiritualiteit ademt.


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Date of entry:August 22, 2025 10:01by:Humphrey56
Last updated :August 22, 2025 10:01by:Humphrey56

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