Buisson is a small, wine-producing, Knights Templar village, dating back at least as far as the 12th century, and linked since its beginning to the nearby village of Villedieu, with which it produces its principal crop, Côtes-du-Rhône wine, which is sold from their joint winery, le Cellier du Templier.
Geography
Situated above the AyguesRiver, Buisson lies at the northern edge of the Vaucluse and within sight of the southern border of the Drôme, the département immediately to its north. Located 9km (5mi) northwest of the small, ancient city of Vaison-la-Romaine, known as "the French Pompeii," Buisson is one of fourteen communes surrounding that city that share its postal address: 84110 Vaison-la-Romaine.
It also has an active bistrot which generates a small amount of revenue and is owned by the council. There are multiple bed and breakfasts situated in and around the village which are all privately owned but attract in excess of 100 tourists yearly.
Buisson, whose population rises to approximately 360 inhabitants in summer, is a pretty, typically Provençal village, whose annual winefête occurs in July. Its physical attractions include an intact, inner medieval walled section with two entrances, one of which housed a 14th-century portcullis; a church dating from at least the 12th century, Notre Dame Del Bois, whose northern yard affords views of the entire region; and two lavoirs, one, on its main plaza, with an attractive fountain. The site of Buisson's medieval castle now includes a large residence, which was constructed several centuries after the original structure disappeared.
Renovations and Building Projects
In 2020, the council took on the task of renovating and restoring the castle behind the lookout point.
Another project undertaken was the restoration and reopening of the Pigeonnier (dovecote) situated just outside the village. The idea was to turn it into a small art gallery in which local artists of the surrounding villages could display their work.
One proposed idea for the field where the Pigeonnier was situated was to build a small Super Usupermarket but this was rejected by members of the council. Instead, olive trees were planted and benches were installed.
When the lookout point lookout point collapsed in late 2022, the area was soon cordoned off and the century old walls were rebuilt to provide a safer structure.
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