Buisson
Village de Buisson
Tourist service in Buisson :
A few kilometres from Vaison-la-Romaine, explore the charm of Buisson, nestled on a hill overlooking the Aygues valley.
To discover this charming village, do not hesitate to get off the highway, to enter this historic place.
This Templar fiefdom, belonging to the Roaix Commander, is an inviting place to wander, with its cool, narrow streets.
The Romanesque parish church was known as Notre-Dame-del-Bois. Restored and modified several times, it still has its 12th-century bell tower.
Come relax on the Place Verdun, in the heart of the village, to the sound of the magnificent fountain and its imposing wash-house.
You can admire the village ramparts, made of pebbles from the Aygues, and restored after the many battles that took place during the wars of religion. Do not miss the attractive belfry, with its clock and campanile in wrought iron.
You can hike the trails winding through the area’s 165 hectares of public forest.
During your stroll, be sure not to miss the Chapels of St. Peter and Notre Dame d’Argelier located outside the village.
Buisson is the perfect place to experience an authentic Provençal village.
DID YOU KNOW ?
Buisson, gets its name from the dominant species of shrubs in the area, such as pines, oaks, broom, and massive boxwood.
VILLAGE SECRET
During the Wars of Religion in the 16th century, Buisson was attacked several times and destroyed in 1588 by the Protestants of Nyons. They invaded the village and stole the church’s bell, which would only be returned a hundred years later following numerous trials.
Distance from Vaison : 9km
Inhabitants : 301 referred to as les Buissonnais
Elevation : 156m mini and 395m maxi
This Templar fiefdom, belonging to the Roaix Commander, is an inviting place to wander, with its cool, narrow streets.
The Romanesque parish church was known as Notre-Dame-del-Bois. Restored and modified several times, it still has its 12th-century bell tower.
Come relax on the Place Verdun, in the heart of the village, to the sound of the magnificent fountain and its imposing wash-house.
You can admire the village ramparts, made of pebbles from the Aygues, and restored after the many battles that took place during the wars of religion. Do not miss the attractive belfry, with its clock and campanile in wrought iron.
You can hike the trails winding through the area’s 165 hectares of public forest.
During your stroll, be sure not to miss the Chapels of St. Peter and Notre Dame d’Argelier located outside the village.
Buisson is the perfect place to experience an authentic Provençal village.
DID YOU KNOW ?
Buisson, gets its name from the dominant species of shrubs in the area, such as pines, oaks, broom, and massive boxwood.
VILLAGE SECRET
During the Wars of Religion in the 16th century, Buisson was attacked several times and destroyed in 1588 by the Protestants of Nyons. They invaded the village and stole the church’s bell, which would only be returned a hundred years later following numerous trials.
Distance from Vaison : 9km
Inhabitants : 301 referred to as les Buissonnais
Elevation : 156m mini and 395m maxi
Contact
Village de Buisson84110 Buisson