Aubusson (Creuse)

Aubusson is a commune in the Limousin region in the department of Creuse. It is the seat of the sub-prefecture of the same name. The place is located at an average altitude of 512 meters, has an area of ​​19.21 km ² and is of 3716 inhabitants (as of 1 January 2011) inhabited.

Aubusson is world famous for its tapestry manufactories. The origin of the tapestry here ranges back to the 15th century. At times, Aubusson was supplier of the French royal court. The traditional pattern of rugs from Aubusson were modernized in 1939 by Jean Lurçat.

Geography

Aubusson is located in the south of the Creuse to the rivers Creuse and Beauze. The community is associated to the Regional Natural Park Millevaches en Limousin.

History

Aubusson was originally called Albuconium which is derived from a Celtic word.

Structures

Aubusson has some great buildings from the period of the Middle Ages and more recent. This role includes the clock tower of 1579 as part of the fortification. In addition, Aubusson has museums for the production of Bildwirkereien and the Cultural Centre Jean Lurçat.

Sons and daughters of the town

• Jules Sandeau (1811-1883), writer
• Alfred Assolant (1827-1886), writer
• Clement de Wroblewsky (* 1943), German musician, mime and writer of Jewish- French origin