Sault

Sault

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION			CLOSEST TOWNS
Town	Sault		Aurel at 4.8 km (5 min)
Insee code	84123		Monieux at 6 km (7 min)
Postcode	84390		Saint-Christol at 11.6 km (12 min)
Latitude	44.0914130		Reilhanette at 12.2 km (13 min)
Longitude	5.4081740		Montbrun-les-Bains at 12.5 km (14 min)
Altitude	From 650 to 1591 meters		Revest-du-Bion at 15 km (16 min)
Surface	111.15 km²		Barret-de-Lioure at 19.9 km (22 min)
Population	1387 inhabitants		Brantes at 20 km (21 min)
Density	12 inhabitants/km²		Villes-sur-Auzon at 23 km (25 min)
National labels			Lioux at 24 km (26 min)
Chief town	Avignon (at 66 km, 72 min)		Saint-Léger-du-Ventoux at 25 km (27 min)
Department	Vaucluse		Séderon at 28 km (31 min)
Region	Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur		Search another town

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Sault, perched on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Val de Sault, plain composed of fields of wheat, spelled, and Lavender which is unveiled at the exit of a turn.

The first documented human presence dates back to prehistoric times and has never stopped growing until the 19th century.

The local products of the country Sault are many and varied: the country of Sault lamb, pork Ventoux free range meats and, nougats white, black and cakes, goat cheese, herbs, lavender and its derivatives.

• A discovery tour of the historic village center "1h in the footsteps of the wolf" showcases the remains of the imposing castle, ramparts, and evokes the marked path through life saltésiens the Middle Ages to the 19th century.
• Municipal Museum Sault:

• Founded in 1859 by Henri Chrestian, one of the oldest in Provence, it contains collections of prehistoric, Gallo-Roman, Medieval, mineralogical, a mummy of Egyptian artifacts, weapons, and a series of paintings by local Evariste Valernes. In addition you will find a library of thousands of books of all time.
• Open in July and August from Monday to Saturday from 15h to 18h - Tel. : +33 4 90 64 02 30.

• Distillery Lavender:

• Free tour with commentary and educational support to the family distillery built in 1947. Traditional distillation of lavender and lavender with lavender straw home.
• Tel. : +33 4 90 64 14 83.

• Distillery herbs:

• Production and distillation of aromatic and medicinal plants, lavender and lavender, floral waters, production also spelled de Haute Provence in farming.
• Free guided tour of the distillery.
• Tel / fax: +33 4 90 64 04 02.

• Lavender Farm:

• Tour and presentation of operating lavandicole garden conservatory reservation in July-August.
• Tel. : +33 4 90 64 00 24.

• Savonnerie:

• Demonstration manufacturing, video room, factory outlet soaps and cosmetics with essential oils.
• Tel. : +33 4 90 64 17 99.

• Nougaterie:

• In July-August visit to the workshops and explain the manufacturing process of white nougat, nougat cakes black and einkorn, packaging, weighing, and a video projection.
• Tel. : +33 4 90 64 00 23.

• Walks:

• Path to Sault lavender (1.5 km towards Mont Ventoux and Route Michouilles): 5.3 km marked loop (about 1h30 walk in the sun) in the middle of lavender fields with information panels, level easy. Parking Vallon after the distillery.
• In the woods Deffends Sault to (1.5 km to Saint Trinit on the D950): 3 walks of 45 minutes of walking at 2:30, pleasant, shady, easy to appreciate in every season.

• Municipal pool outdoor sports complex. Opened in July-August.
• Tennis, 2 hard courts at the sports complex Sault.

• Sounds Sault over the last weekend of May Music Festival which aims to generate discoveries, encounters with artists and create a musical perennial Sault.
• Fair of Saint John the Wednesday before St. John: Grand colorful market and flavors.
• Horse Racing on the 2nd Sunday of August around the racetrack highest (795 meters) and the most unique of the department with its oval composed of a field of lavender, 7 races trotting, trotting race one mounted . Updates PMU, quartet, quinté.
• Hiking cycling lavender on the morning of the second Sunday of August: 3 courses to choose from all levels organized by the club Sault bike, through the beautiful Country Sault.
• Lavender Festival at the racetrack Défends August 15 each year. Field Day events to multiple cutting contest with a sickle, parades and folklore groups from carriages, horse show, concert Provencal ... And throughout the day: village crafts, book fair, exhibition and sale of paintings, sale of products containing lavender. Not to mention the great noon picnic in the shade of oaks based products in the country.
• Frequently Notre Dame on Wednesday after August 16: Grand colorful market and flavors.
• Heritage Days the third weekend of September: The afternoon begins under the sign of gluttony by visiting the nougat based in Sault for 4 generations and whose white nougat is very smooth. Then let yourself be carried away by the colorful history of the village of Sault through its narrow alleys often evocative name and its 12th century church.
• Large Market Fall Flavours on the 3rd Sunday of October, which brings together growers and producers of the massif of Mont Ventoux in the Festival "Flavours Ventoux Nature".
• The Drailles Sault of November 1: 3 mountain bike fun and varied across trays bright, deep wooded valleys of the Pays de Sault roads are a pure delight!
• Racing sled dogs snow off the second weekend of November: A Racetrack Deffends competition takes place in two rounds, one Saturday afternoon, one Sunday morning. Several categories are planned: canine cross runner connected to the size of one, two or three dogs, mountain bikes, scooters and carts harnessed to 4, 6 or 8 dogs, the most spectacular event. The spirit of this passion is based on mutual respect between the musher (dog handler) and dogs, we do not whip, talking to his dogs and the show is even more amazing!

• Natural sites ignored:

• The Mont Ventoux at 26 km.
• The gorge of Nesque 6 km.
• The Albion plateau 10 km.

• Outdoors: Sault of the country is fully marked to practice hiking safely. Are also available at the Tourist Office of guidebooks, cycloguides, mountain biking guides free and paid for all levels, detailed maps.
• Home Speleological Plateau d'Albion in Saint-Christol-d'Albion. 8 outdoor activities: caving, canyoning, adventure, ballad'arbres, karst hiking, orienteering, mountain biking.
• Horseback riding, riding, forest walks, introduction to Saint-Christol-d'Albion.

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Sault summer		Rue Royal Gate plan and place Aurel Sault
Tower barban		Fountain Republican crest Sault
Notre-Dame de la Tour (historic monument)		Sault spring
View of the village (center old)		Mont Ventoux
Ventoux - Peak South East		Mont Ventoux
Ventoux, seen from the ridge East		West Summit of Mont Ventoux, saw the culmination

Saturday 18 May Day Night Min. 6°C - Max. 8°C

Sunday 19 May Day Night Min. 4°C - Max. 9°C

Monday 20 May Day Night Min. 3°C - Max. 9°C

L'Oustau de la Font   10 Reilhanette L'Oustau de la Font is a restaurant and wine bar ... The dishes are prepared with the finest ingredients from local producers when possible. You can enjoy on the terrace as well as... Located 9.6 km from Sault 27 € per person

Auberge de Loubion   9.6 Saint-Christol In Provence, between Luberon and Mont Ventoux in the heart of Saint-Christol d'Albion awaits a charming little village inn. In a warm and genuine, discover its simple and generous.... Located 9.7 km from Sault 37 € per person

L'Esprit Jardin   8.5 Bédoin On the heights of Mont Ventoux, Carpentras 12 km and 35 km from Avignon, is the Spirit Garden which is none other than the restaurant of the Hotel des Pins. The sound of cicadas, you... Located 17.5 km from Sault 42 € per person

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Le Bellevue     7 Montbrun-les-Bains At the foot of Mont Ventoux in the land of lavender, in one of the most beautiful villages in France, we offer 5 guest rooms, some equipped with kitchenettes. Rest room, parking, garden,... Located 9.7 km from Sault From 50 € to 85 € the double room

Chambres d'Hôtes de Curnier     9.5 Bédoin Les Colombettes: In the countryside at the foot of Mont Ventoux, at the entrance of the Gorges Curnier, farmhouse refurbished to stay calm. 3 room annex to R.D. C. with TV, dining water... Located 16.2 km from Sault 59 € the double room

Le Mas de l'Escaillon     9.7 Saint-Saturnin-lès-Apt In the Luberon, 10 minutes walk from the village, provencal house offering spacious and bright 3 bedrooms, air-conditioned with private bathrooms, large showers, private entrance with... Located 16.4 km from Sault From 65 € to 110 € the double room

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Lou Jas au pays de la lavande Saint-Christol Holiday rental between Ventoux and Luberon. Enjoy your vacation in a beautiful and typical of Provence. The location of this building you will discover the Luberon and its villages... Located 9.7 km from Sault From 425 € to 1200 € per week

Lou cardalines Bédoin House of 150 m ° dependence of the old farmhouse, fully restored and in front of a garden of 1000 m ° with 3 independent bedrooms and a large piece of life on the road to Mont Ventoux... Located 15.1 km from Sault From 800 € to 1100 € per week

Le Cabanon d'Amandine et Gabriel   9.9 Blauvac Lodging in the middle of vineyards and cherry trees with a magnificent view of Mont Ventoux. Ideal for a quiet holiday close to nature. Numerous hiking possibilities for cyclists and... Located 16.3 km from Sault From 500 € to 750 € per week

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Camping Epi Bleu ***   Banon Stéphane and Florence Debaene welcome you to Camping Epi Blue from April 1st to September 30th. In the area of 2ha surrounded by the forest, they offer their rental and camping-caravanning... Located 18.9 km from Sault

Camping Le Colorado     9.5 Rustrel At the heart of ocher quarries Colorado Provencal in the Luberon, we welcome you in a friendly camping and family trees. Located 19.6 km from Sault From 13.20 € to 17 € per day

Camping Le Pastory     9.6 Bédoin Herman and his team welcome you in Provence, surrounded by lavender fields and vineyards of Mont Ventoux, the Luberon. The campsite offers a superb view of the 'Mont Ventoux', 10 'from... Located 19.8 km from Sault

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Hostellerie du Val de Sault      7.5 Sault Hostellerie du Val de Sault offers 3-star accommodation with free Wi-Fi and a minibar 1 km from the centre of Sault. The property features indoor and outdoor swimming pools and a spa... Located in Sault Room from 120 €

Le Signoret      7.3 Sault Located in Sault Village, a 2-minute drive from Gorges de la Nesque, this hotel has simple rooms with double-glazed windows and a private bathroom. Each room at the Le Signoret has... Located in Sault Room from 70 €

Logis Le Relais Du Mont Ventoux      8.2 Aurel This former couch Inn offers individually-decorated rooms and free access to the hot tub. Located at the foot of Mont Ventoux, it offers views of the Pays de Sault Valley. Rooms at... Located 4.5 km from Sault Room from 60 €

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