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Sauve

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Gard

Sauve - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Gard
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Small village of character Gard, just at the foot of the Cevennes, Sauve takes place between land and sea, just below the Sea of ​​rocks. It is located about forty kilometers from Nimes and its bullring, not far from Quissac, Pompignan or Conqueyrac.

Occupied since the Gallo-Roman period with an oppidum, the territory of Sauve develops mainly in the medieval period of which it has retained many vestiges. Protestant Bastion during the wars of religion in the sixteenth century, the town now labeled City and Crafts remains known for its haricot fork, as well as for its cherries.

Turned now to tourism, the medieval village still reveals very beautiful vestiges of its glorious past to discover the time of a stay in the region.

Geographical information

MunicipalitySauve
Postcode30610
Tourism label
Latitude43.9407310 (N 43° 56’ 27”)
Longitude3.9494540 (E 3° 56’ 58”)
AltitudeFrom 75m to 470m
Surface area31.56 km²
Population1915 inhabitants
Density60 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureNîmes (40 km, 42 min)
Insee code30311
IntercommunalityCC du Piémont Cévenol
DepartmentGard
TerritoryLanguedoc-Roussillon
RegionOccitanie

Nearest cities & towns

Conqueyrac4.3 km (5 min)
Quissac5.6 km (6 min)
Durfort-et-Saint-Martin-de-Sossenac6.6 km (10 min)
Saint-Jean-de-Crieulon7.5 km (9 min)
Logrian-Florian7.7 km (9 min)
Liouc8.4 km (10 min)
Fressac8.9 km (12 min)
Saint-Hippolyte-du-Fort9.3 km (10 min)
Puechredon9.5 km (13 min)
Saint-Nazaire-des-Gardies10.5 km (14 min)
Canaules-et-Argentières11 km (13 min)
Bragassargues11.3 km (15 min)
Pompignan11.5 km (16 min)
Tornac11.9 km (14 min)
Orthoux-Sérignac-Quilhan12.1 km (15 min)

Things to see and do

Listed as an historic monument, the former oppidum of Mus is an archaeological site allowing to discover vestiges of the Gallo-Roman era in the area.

The village also has three other sites listed as Historic Monuments, the Poch house with its lintel carved above the front door, the Bishop's house, and the Môle tower. Originally the stately tower of the house of Anduze, the latter was recovered in the mid-thirteenth century by the abbey and was the only water point in the village during the siege.

While strolling in the town, you will also be able to appreciate the old bridge of medieval origin, the church remodeled in the 19th century, the medieval clock tower topped by a wrought iron campanile, the Protestant temple and its neo-classical facade, or the fountain of Sauve, a resurgence of the Vaucluse type. Take the time to appreciate the many alleys with vaulted passages and Gothic facades.

The only place to still practice the manufacture of hackberry wood forks, the Forks Conservatory takes place in former 17th century barracks with the Tourist Office.

Full of charm, the town hall presents an important portico with neoclassical columns in a square also revealing a fountain surmounted by a green cast-iron statue revealing an ancient goddess.

Chaos of limestone rocks, the Sea of Rocks, which can be visited free of charge, notably reveals the ruins of the castle of Roquevaire, the remains of Castellas or the ruins of the castle of La Roquette.

"Crunch Sauve", a drawing course awaits you whatever your age! Discover the heritage of the village through an artistic activity, both fun and educational. A furnished walk and at each table you will find explanations for drawing and painting the point of view available to you! Leave with a personal souvenir of the small medieval town. For the moment, 3 drawing tables are available in the village and your enthusiasm will motivate you to build more! The first is on the other side of Vidourle, facing the front of Sauve. The second on Place Astruc. The third at the beginning of the sea of rocks. This course is accessible to all, to the beginner as well as to the confirmed draftsman and on the various tables, instructions will be given to you as well as examples of other painters who like you stopped there to create a work to help you draw what you will have before your eyes! You will be comfortably installed to work. A complementary audio version is also available if you flash the QR code at the bottom right of the panel. Half a day will be necessary to take full advantage of it. Bring at least a few sheets of paper, a small notebook, a pencil or a felt-tip pen, an eraser or your watercolor material... water of course and a bucket if you want to paint. A kit will nevertheless be available at cost price in various points of the village, 7 days a week. Feedback by sending your comments to the email: sauveinspire@gmail.com so that this can be taken into account in future installations.

Places of interest

Information points

Events and festivities

Photos

Village of Sauve
Village of Sauve
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Remparts
Remparts
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Château de Roquevaire
Château de Roquevaire
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Mer des Rochers
Mer des Rochers
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Mer des Rochers
Mer des Rochers
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Rue du Pont Vieux
Rue du Pont Vieux
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Crunch Sauve, you will thus discover the heritage of the village in an original way, leave with a personal memory of the small medieval town, educational drawing course, 3
Crunch Sauve, you will thus discover the heritage of the village in an original way, leave with a personal memory of the small medieval town, educational drawing course, 3
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panels At dusk
panels At dusk
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Weather

Tuesday 19 march
Min. 10°C - Max. 21°C
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Wednesday 20 march
Min. 9°C - Max. 18°C
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Thursday 21 march
Min. 8°C - Max. 22°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Cellar tour and tasting at the Domaine Grand Chemin
Local flavoursFreeSavignargues (11 km)
Canoe-Kayak in the Hérault gorges
Sports sensations20 € to 45 € Saint-Bauzille-de-Putois (17.4 km)
Caving for all levels
Sports sensations50 € to 125 € Cazilhac (19.4 km)
Wine-tasting at Maison Delafont
Local flavours15 € to 27 € Vézénobres (20 km)
Two-day horse ride
Nature and the great outdoors230 € Saint-Côme-et-Maruéjols (22 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Sea of Rocks
HikeEasy1:00Sauve
Vineyard trail
HikeEasy1:15Brissac (21 km)
Trail of the Career - Moissac Vallée Française
HikeAthletic5:25Moissac-Vallée-Française (28 km)
The Roc de la Jarre
HikeEasy7:55Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert (39 km)
Mine au Bois Dormant Path
HikeIntermediate3:00Robiac-Rochessadoule (40 km)

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