Sauzet
Sauzet
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Sauzet salciacum comes from the Latin meaning willow. It is 10 minutes drive from Montelimar.
The Roubion, a tributary of the Rhone, through the town.
Agriculture occupies an important place Sauzet. Cereals, garlic, sunflowers, tomatoes, bring all the charm of a familiar and welcoming country.
Sauzet kept in memory the Dauphin Louis (later Louis XI) who made several visits to his beloved castle. As king he restored in 1477 that princely castle with intersecting ribs, fresco paintings, large fireplaces.
The Wars of Religion saw the destruction of the castle ordered by the Cardinal Richelieu. After several successive owners, the Lordship eventually given to the Prince of Monaco and his descendants kept it until the Revolution of 1790.
- The medieval village with panoramic views of the mountains of the Drome.
- The Church of St. Lambert and the chapel of the Penitents of the Blessed Sacrament (open for Heritage Days).
- Footpaths (2h): start up of the Post.
- Great Garlic Fair the last weekend of July with aioli giant Sunday at noon at the center of the village.
- Feast of St. Lambert (St. boss Sauzet) the third weekend of September.
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| www.sauzet-drome.fr | City Council Sauzet |
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 | L'Atelier Marsanne |  | | Set in a 14th-century former coaching inn, this hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool and free Wi-Fi access. You can relax in the lounges and read one of the 1000 books from the library... | | Located 6.2 km from Sauzet | Room from 70 € |
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