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.
SIGHTSEEING
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!
ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
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.
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WEATHER
Saturday 18 May
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Sunday 19 May
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Monday 20 May
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RESTAURANTS
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10
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Located 9.6 km from Sault
27 € per person
Auberge de Loubion
9.6
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Located 9.7 km from Sault
37 € per person
L'Esprit Jardin
8.5
Bédoin
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Located 9.7 km from Sault
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Chambres d'Hôtes de Curnier
9.5
Bédoin
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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...
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Located 9.7 km from Sault
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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
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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...
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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...
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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...