It is well-known for the manufacture of tapestry and carpets.
There is a famous collection of Aubusson tapestries at Vallon_Pont_d'Arc.
In medieval era was a vice_county. The rulers were:
Ranulf I ?_934
Robert I 934_942
Renaud I 942_958 (son of Ranulf I)
Ranulf II Cabridel 958_1031
Ranulf III 1031_1060
Renaud III 1060_1069
William I 1069_1106
Renaud IV 1106_?
Renaud V The Leper ?_1185
Guy I 1185_ ?
Renaud VI ?_1249
Ranulf V 1249_c. 1265
William II (heir) 1263, lord of La Borne, La Feuillade, Monteil_au_Vicomte, Poux, Pintarion and Damoiseau (+1317), starting a lordly line that continued his son Renaud VIII (1317_1353) and his succesors.
c.1263/1266 the vicecounty was sold to the count of La Marche
The aubusson piece is actually a flat weave tapestry, where many threads are interwoven to create a beautiful piece.
"Aubusson" actually refers to a town by the same name in France, the original center of production of tapestry and tapestry-weave carpets and wall embellishments since the mid 17th century.
These Aubusson products are among the most highly desired, the most luxurious pieces one can adorn their home with.
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