Arronnes (; oc, Arona) is a commune in the Allier department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of central

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. The inhabitants of the commune are known as ''Arronnais'' or ''Arronnaises''.

Geography

Arronnes is located some south-east of

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and west by south-west of Le Mayet-de-Montagne. Access to the commune is by the D995 road from

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in the north-west passing through the heart of the commune and the village and continuing south-east to

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. Apart from the village there are the hamlets of Les Fours, Doyat, Les Barlets, and Les Etangs in the south of the commune. There are substantial forests spread over the commune occupying about 60% of the land area with the balance farmland.Google Maps
/ref> The ''Sichon'' river flows from the south-east to the north-west of the commune joined by its tributary the ''Vareille'' at the village and continuing north-west to join the Allier in

Neighbouring communes and villages

Toponymy

First named in 1282: ''Arona'' from the pre-Celtic ''ar'' ("stream" or "water") and the Gallic ''onna'' meaning river.

Heraldry

Administration

List of Successive Mayors

Population

Distribution of Age Groups

Percentage Distribution of Age Groups in Arronnes and Allier Department in 2017 Source: INSEEÉvolution et structure de la population en 2017: Commune d'Arronnes (03008)
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Sites and monuments

*The Church of Saint-Léger (11th century). is registered as an historical monument. Built in granite, it once belonged to a Benedictine priory and the monks welcomed pilgrims who crossed the Bourbonnais mountains. In the church is a Bronze Bell from 1520 which is registered as a historical object.Ministry of Culture, Palissy *A Peasant's House is located in a former farmhouse from the early 19th century.