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The Saint-Laurent-d'Arbent church
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Coat of arms of Arbent

Arbent is a small town, also known as a commune, located in eastern France. It is found in the Ain department, which is part of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. In 2009, about 3,493 people lived in Arbent. The people who live there are called the Arbanais.

The local economy in Arbent mainly relies on its workers. More than half of the working population in Arbent are employed in various jobs.


Discover Arbent: A French Commune

Arbent is known for its important buildings. These include the Saint-Laurent-d'Arbent church, which is a very old and special building listed as a monument historique. This means it's protected because of its history and architecture. Another important building is the Saint-Oyen chapel.

Famous People from Arbent

Arbent has been home to some notable people. One famous person was Louis Aleman. He was a French cardinal in the 1400s. A cardinal is a high-ranking official in the Catholic Church. Another well-known person was the Général Andréa, who was an author in the 1900s.

Images for kids

  • Ligne Andelot - la Cluse à Arbent

    The railway from Oyonnax in Arbent

  • ARBENT et MARCHON - Vues du planeur alliance 34

    Aerial view of Arbent with the aerodrome visible

  • Espace Loisirs

    Arbent Community Hall

  • Monument des Maquis

    Monument to the Maquis

  • Lavoir à Arbent

    Old Lavoir at Marchon

  • Arbent 2014 (1)

    War Memorial

  • Arbent 2014 (2)

    Statue on the War memorial

See also

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