Sault

Sault

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Travel guide and tourist information

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-Trinit at 6.4 km (7 min)
Latitude	44.0914130		Ferrassières at 8.6 km (10 min)
Longitude	5.4081740		Saint-Christol at 11.6 km (12 min)
Altitude	From 650 to 1591 meters		Reilhanette at 12.2 km (13 min)
Surface	111.15 km²		Montbrun-les-Bains at 12.5 km (14 min)
Population	1301 inhabitants		Revest-du-Bion at 15 km (16 min)
Density	11 inhabitants/km²		Lagarde-d'Apt at 15.2 km (17 min)
National labels			Savoillan at 16.4 km (17 min)
Chief town	Avignon (at 66 km, 72 min)		Aulan at 19 km (20 min)
Department	Vaucluse		Barret-de-Lioure at 19.9 km (22 min)
Region	Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur		Search another town

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Sault, perched on a rocky outcrop overlooking the valley of Sault, plain consists of fields of wheat, einkorn and lavender are unveiled at the exit of a turn.

The first documented human presence dating back to prehistoric times and has never ceased to grow until the 19th century.

Local produce of the country Sault are many and varied: the country of Sault lamb, pork Ventoux free range meats and, nougat white, black buttons, 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 medieval castle, its ramparts, and refers to the marked route through the lives of saltésiens the Middle Ages to the 19th century.
• Discovery Center of Nature and Heritage Hunting:

Un espace d'information et de récréation pour les passionnés de la nature dans lequel les expositions permanentes et temporaires, les bornes interactives et les projections audiovisuelles sont là pour le plaisir de la connaissance." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> An area of information and recreation for nature lovers where permanent and temporary exhibitions, interactive kiosks and audiovisual projections are there for the sake of knowledge.

Tél." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Tel. : +33 4 90 64 13 96. Email: cd.nature @ orange.fr

• The City Museum Sault:

Fondé en 1859 par Henri Chrestian, l'un des plus anciens de Province, il renferme des collections préhistorique, gallo-romaine, médiévale, minéralogique, une momie, des objets égyptiens, des armes et une série de toiles du peintre local, Evariste" onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Founded in 1859 by Henri Chrestian, one of the oldest province, it contains collections of prehistoric, Gallo-Roman, medieval, mineralogical, a mummy of Egyptian artifacts, weapons and a series of paintings by local artist, Evariste of Valernes. In addition you will find a library with thousands of books of all time, including one original of the encyclopedia of Diderot.

Ouvert en juillet et août." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Open in July and August.

Tél." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Tel. : +33 4 90 64 02 30.

• Lavender Distillery:

Visite gratuite et commentée avec support pédagogique de la distillerie familiale construite en 1947." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Free tour with commentary and educational support of the family distillery built in 1947. Traditional distillation of lavender and lavender with lavender straw home.

Tél." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Tel. : +33 4 90 64 14 83.

• Distillery herbs:

Production et distillation de plantes aromatiques et médicinales, lavande et lavandin, eaux florales ; production également du petit épeautre de haute Provence en agriculture biologique." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Production and distillation of aromatic and medicinal plants, lavender and lavender, floral waters, production also spelled de Haute Provence in organic farming.

Visite guidée gratuite de la distillerie." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Free guided tour of the distillery.

Tél/fax : +33 4 90 64 04 02." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Tel / Fax: +33 4 90 64 04 02.

• Lavender Farm:

Visite de l'exploitation lavandicole et présentation du jardin conservatoire sur réservation en juillet-août." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Visit the lavender farm and the garden conservatory presentation on booking from July to August.

Tél." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Tel. : +33 4 90 64 00 24.

• Soaps:

Démonstration de fabrication, salle vidéo, magasin d'usine de savons et produits cosmétiques aux huiles essentielles." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Demonstration manufacturing, video room, factory shop, soaps and cosmetics with essential oils.

Tél." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Tel. : +33 4 90 64 17 99.

• Nougaterie:

En juillet-août visite des ateliers et explications sur le procédé de fabrication du nougat blanc, nougat noir et des galettes de petit épeautre, l'emballage, la pesée, et projection d'un film vidéo." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> In July-August tour of workshops and explain the manufacturing process of white nougat, nougat wafers and black einkorn, packaging, weighing, and screening of a video film.

Tél." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Tel. : +33 4 90 64 00 23.

• Sightseeing:

Chemin des lavandes à Sault (à 1,5 km direction Mont Ventoux et Route des Michouilles) : Boucle balisée de 5,3 km (environ 1h30 de marche au soleil), au milieu des champs de lavandes avec panneaux d'informations, niveau" onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Path to Sault lavender (1.5 km towards Mont Ventoux and Route Michouilles): 5.3 km marked loop (about 1h30 walk in the sun), surrounded by fields of lavender with information panels, level easy. Parking after the distillery Vallon.

Dans les bois du Deffends à Sault (à 1,5 km direction Saint Trinit sur la D950) : 3 promenades de 45 mn à 2h30 de marche, agréables, ombragées, faciles qui s'apprécient en toute saison." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> In the woods to Deffends Sault (1.5 km towards Holy Trinity on the D950): 3 walks of 45 minutes of walking at 2:30, pleasant, shady, easy to appreciate in every season.

• Municipal swimming 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, meetings of artists and create an animated musical perennial Sault.
• Fair of Saint John the Wednesday before St. John: Grand colorful market and flavor.
• Horse Racing 2nd Sunday in August around the racetrack the highest (795 meters) and most unusual of the department with its oval consists of a lavender field, 7 trotting races, a trotting race mounted . PMU latest, quarter, fifth.
• Bike Ride lavender 2nd Sunday of August: 3 courses at all levels choice organized by the bike club Sault, through the beautiful country Sault.
• Lavender Festival at the Hippodrome Defend August 15 each year. Field day with multiple activities: cutting contest with a sickle, parades and folklore groups from teams, equestrian show, concert Provencal ... And throughout the day: village crafts, book fair, exhibition and sale of paint, sale of products made from 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 15: Big colorful market and flavor.
• Heritage Days the third weekend of September: The afternoon begins under the sign of gluttony by visiting the offices in nougaterie 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 and his name often evokes 12th century church.
• Large market fall flavor 3rd Sunday of October, which brings together growers and producers in the massif of Mont Ventoux during the Festival "Ventoux Flavors Nature.
• The jackstay Sault November 1: 3 mountain bike fun and varied across the plates bright, deep in the wooded valleys, the roads of the country Sault are a pure joy!
• Racing sled dogs snow off the second weekend of November: A Racetrack Deffends the competition is run in 2 innings, one on Saturday afternoon, the other on Sunday morning. Several categories are planned: canine cross runner connected to the size of one, two or three dogs, ATVs, 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 mushers (dog handler) and dogs, we do not whip, talking to his dogs and the show is even more amazing!

• Natural sites missed:

Le Mont Ventoux à 26 km." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Mont Ventoux 26 km.

Les gorges de la Nesque à 6 km." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Gorge Nesque 6 km.

Le plateau d'Albion à 10 km." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> The Albion plateau to 10 km.

• Outdoor recreation: the country is entirely marked Sault to go hiking safely. Are also available at the Tourist Office of guidebooks, cycloguides, free and paid guides biking for all levels, detailed maps.
• Home Speleological Plateau d'Albion 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.

Sault summer		Place plan to Aurel Sault
Tower Campanettes		Fountain and crest Sault
Notre Dame de la Tour		Sault spring
Sault from Above

Monday 13 February Day Night Min. -8°C - Max. 2°C

Tuesday 14 February Day Night Min. -5°C - Max. 3°C

Wednesday 15 February Day Night Min. -4°C - Max. 7°C

Le Regain Sault Yves Gattechaut to make this paradise a table Distinguished colors Vaucluse. Theme Menu for fresh products (lavender, truffles, einkorn, chestnuts, mushrooms, game). Shaded terrace... Located in Sault From 30 € to 90 € per person

La Chastelle Apt Restaurant traditional Provencal cuisine, specialty foot packs and lamb shanks all in a warm, summer you can enjoy a terrace. Parking at 15 meters, able to group or - 50 people. Located 24 km from Sault From 15 € to 25 € per person

La ferme de la huppe Gordes Located at the foot of Gordes in lush greenery, the bistro serves fresh and light Provencal cuisine -served on the terrace, elegant and relaxed atmosphere. Located 25 km from Sault From 30 € to 65 € per person

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Chambres d'Hôtes de l'Abbaye     10 Montbrun-les-Bains At the heart of the medieval village of Montbrun's throw from the church in an old rectory guest house family dimensions. Immersed in history, unique landscape and spa. Located 9.7 km from Sault 50 € the double room

Le Bellevue   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 55 € to 80 € 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 56 € the double room

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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 950 € per week

Le Cabanon d'Amandine et Gabriel 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 350 € to 450 € per week

Vacances en provence   10 Mormoiron Located at the foot of Mount Ventoux and 500 meters from a water accessible by foot in 5 minutes, our family complex of 8 houses and apartments are designed for your comfort at the... Located 17.5 km from Sault From 460 € to 575 € per week

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Camping Le Colorado     9.2 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 11 € to 13.80 € per day

Au domaine des Chênes Blancs     9.4 Saint-Saturnin-lès-Apt Located between the Mounts of Vaucluse and the Mounts of Luberon, our family and convivial camp-site invites you to discover the Natural reserve of Luberon under the sun and the colors... Located 22 km from Sault From 15 € to 32 € per day

Camping le luberon ***     8.5   SPECIAL OFFER Apt Welcome to our home in a quiet family camping. A 1.2 km from the center of Apt, in sunny Provence, you can spend a relaxing holiday because even if we have entertainment in season,... Located 25 km from Sault From 13 € to 25.50 € per day

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Le Signoret  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 45 €

Logis Le Relais Du Mont Ventoux     8 Aurel This former couch Inn offers individually-decorated rooms and free access to the Jacuzzi. 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 55 €

Hôtel des Pins      7.9 Bédoin Midway between the Cévennes National Park and the Italian Border, the hotel welcomes you in a Provencal house that has retained its original charm. The Hôtel des Pins offers romantic... Located 17.9 km from Sault Room from 80 €

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