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SAULT
EN PROVENCE
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A
warm welcome and climate
Health and Tourist Resort : Altitude
766 metres
Sault,
from Latin saltus - country of forests - was an important centre
of prehistoric occupation from as far back as the Mousterian era
until the more recent Neolithic age.
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Before
the Romans, the entire area was occupied by the Albici/Albiens or
Albiques tribe, their name Alba meaning - white country – now "Country
of Albion". This region unified with the Vaucluse department
the 25/6/1793 and currently has approximately 1 200 inhabitants.
An ideal spot for outdoor holidays and rural tourism.
Discover
the authentic beauty of this area of Vaucluse where the brilliant
gold of the cornfields mixes with the startling blue of the lavender
fields. A warm welcome awaits you from the local people…
Due
to the quality and beauty of its vast landscapes, in 1992 Sault
en Provence was elected by the Department of the Environment to
be listed among the twenty best French sites to be classified as
"World Inheritance" by UNESCO.
Its
invigorating climate, recommended for relaxation, rest and outdoor
sports offers a quality of life normally only dreamt of. During
your stay the Montbrun-les-Bains health resort (only 11km away)
will enable you to relax under the professional eye of particularly
qualified personnel.
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Old
capital of the region, Sault en Provence, located
on a rocky outcrop dominating Les Gorges de la Nesque,
the valley which bears its name, is an ideal starting
point for excursions to the Mont-Ventoux, Les Gorges
de la Nesque, La Vallée du Toulourenc, Plateau
d’Albion, the Lure mountain, the Luberon and other
sites close to the Drôme and Alpes-de-Haute-Provence.
The
communes of Saint-Christol-d’Albion, Monieux, Aurel
and Saint Trinit make up the old county of Sault.
Each one conceals its own church or chapel
of Romanesque times and the vestiges of a rich past
which you will discover whilst following a route
bordered with fields of lavender, the colour and
perfume of which will bring your senses alive.
A
must if you appreciate lavender.
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- Architectural
heritage :
Classified
Historic Monument XIIth century church of Romanesque origin
vestiges
of the feudal castle and ramparts, the old city with its small lanes and some houses dating back
to the ages of medieval, Renaissance and the XVIIIth century.
- Exceptional local artisanal products produced here :
Epicurean
connoisseurs will appreciate the complimentary guide
available from the local Tourist Office to assist in
the discovery of the wide selection of delicious and
varied merchandise produced in Sault : lavender and
essential oils, aromatic plants, spelt, white nougat, black nougat,
macaroons, goat cheese, lavender honey and truffles.
- Market day
:
Wednesday
morning
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