Lussan is a beautiful village, it is even one of the Most Beautiful Villages of France with its typically Provençal charm. Heritage, craftsmanship, exceptional natural site, Lussan has it all. What if you took a detour through this medieval village which carries with it the accents of the South?
A village with undeniable charm
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The distinctions jostle at the gate, sometimes to salute the exceptional heritage, sometimes to highlight the unique character of Lussan.
A medieval village in the heart of the Garrigue scrubland
The history of Lussan dates back to medieval times, when the village was a strategic stronghold.
Perched on a rocky peak in the heart of the scrubland, the village is surrounded by ramparts, which have formed a solid shield for centuries. The stroll that leads to the heart of the village follows narrow cobbled streets. Where we find an exceptional historical heritage, beautiful flowered storefronts and colorful doors which add to its charm!
The Château de Lussan, dating from the 15th century, was the residence of the lords of the village.
Two other castles were built in the Middle Ages, including the Château de Fan, which is still preserved today and which is known to have been the home of the family of the writer André Gide.
In the 19th century, silk production brought prosperity to the city. Three spinning mills operated at that time in the village, including the Roux spinning mill, classified as a Remarkable Monument.
Lussan’s conclusions
Lussan’s conclusions are an exceptional natural site! Accessible from the village of Lussan or from the Concluses car park, this natural site has great adventures in store for you in deep gorges, carved out by the Aiguillon river.
Dominating the site of the conclusions, the menhir of the “Pierre Plante” testifies to the presence of man in prehistoric times. Indeed, this 5.60 meter high menhir dates from the Neolithic period!
According to historians, it testifies to the devotion of men to divine power.
The Guinea Fowl of Lussan
Perhaps the charm of Lussan will give you inspiration, as it has already done with many artists and craftsmen. This is the case of the ceramist Heidi Caillard, who had the idea thirty years ago of creating an earthenware poultry farm: Lussan Guinea Fowl !
Today, it is his son, Adrien, who welcomes you to the workshop-boutique of Lussan ceramics. It is thanks to him that guinea fowl has experienced international growth and is now exported all over the world. So, don’t hesitate to visit this farmyard like no other!
