Puimoisson

Puimoisson is a rural commune in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence in southeastern France. The settlement sits at elevations between 567 and 781 meters and displays typical Provençal architecture with stone facades and painted shutters.

This settlement developed from early Provençal settlement patterns common throughout the region. Over recent decades it has experienced shifts in population and economy that shaped rural life.

The village maintains Provençal traditions through regular local celebrations where residents prepare regional dishes and practice traditional crafts. These activities shape daily life and give the place its character.

The place is easy to explore since it is compact and the paths through the village are manageable. The Provençal countryside with its fields and hills requires good walking shoes and stamina for longer walks.

The village shows a gentle mix of old Provençal character and modern rural life, with traditional craftspeople working alongside younger newcomers. This contrast makes it an example of how rural places reinvent themselves while keeping their roots.

Location: Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

Location: arrondissement of Forcalquier

Elevation above the sea: 685 m

Shares border with: Bras-d'Asse, Brunet, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, Riez, Roumoules, Saint-Julien-d'Asse, Saint-Jurs

Address: Place Saint-Éloi, 04410 Puimoisson

Phone: +33492745401

Email: mairie.puimoisson@gmail.com

Website: https://puimoisson.jimdo.com

GPS coordinates: 43.86278,6.12722

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:01