Puget, commune in Vaucluse, France
Puget is a small commune in Vaucluse situated along the Durance River in a wooded landscape. The village sits at about 150 meters elevation and is surrounded by forests that cover most of its territory.
Archaeological finds of cremation urns suggest the area was inhabited during late antiquity. The region has been connected to human settlement for a long time and evolved through the medieval period.
The Notre-Dame de Puget church shapes the village center and reflects its role as a gathering place for the community. The building shows how people here have expressed their values through architecture over generations.
The village is easily reached via the departmental road 973, which crosses it from east to west through the center. This main road access makes it straightforward to explore the area and visit the surrounding forests.
The area produces wines under the Côtes du Luberon protected designation and the local Vin de Pays d'Aigues classification. These wine traditions continue to shape the village's economic life today.
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