Renaissance
What makes Pigna so unique is its surprising revival in the 1960s. At that time, the village was being deserted, like so many others. Faced with this exodus, Pigna sought to regain its vitality through its traditions rather than fade into obscurity. In the late 1960s, two potters settled there, followed by a sculptor and a flute maker. The former vicarage was converted into accommodation for the artisans, the roofs of the houses were adorned with orange-coloured tiles, the weathered brown of the shutters gave way to sky blue, and the village successfully underwent its transformation.
Today, the venture has paid off, as Pigna is listed as a Site Patrimonial Remarquable (SPR), and life there—bubbling with creativity and culture—flows freely without being affected by seasonal fluctuations.
