Nestled in the northwest of the department of Puy de Dome, near Bussières Pionsat is a charming village, an island of peace in the midst of nature. Its landscape is mainly composed of gently sloping meadows, fields surrounded by hedges, shrubs, woods and streams.
In the past, was called Bussières Bussières Old or Bussières Agoux in Roche. Its name comes from the Latin Buxus "box" suffixed aria, which means "place of boxwood planted." This suggests that in the past, the box grew in abundance on the ground of its territory.
Lovers will notice the old stone church in the Romanesque style, restored several times. Roman has his door at its top a stone engraved with a cross and the date 1119. This church had the distinction of not having a bell tower. In 1850 it was decided to build it, but the building could bear the weight, it was decided to build next. It serves as a porch to the building.
Many homes still have outstanding heritage items such as carved lintels and window frames of good quality.
With its varied landscape of farmland and its shady paths, almost Bussières Pionsat attracts hikers of all ages and all fitness levels.
