Saint-Sauvant

Set on a promontory overlooking the village of Saint-Sylvain church dates from the twelfth century for most of its elements. A fine example of Roman Saintonge style, she reveals such a series of arches of Lombard inspiration, but few fortifications despite its strategic location. Consisting of a three-nave, she reveals in its interior beautiful carved capitals and a Baroque altarpiece canopy seventeenth century. The entire building is now classified as an historic monument.

Overlooking the valley of the Koran, the medieval tower of Saint-Sauvant accordance local historians of the fourteenth century. Formerly part of a large castle, it has, among others, a former archer. It is also classified as an historic monument.

Walking through the village and its narrow medieval streets, you can also enjoy the washhouse of Font-Bigot, a stone structure and limestone seventeenth century, or admire the medieval houses of the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries.

The walkers can borrow the happy trail hiking GR 4 which goes from Royan in Grasse through the village.

The Saint-Sauvant festival is held in mid-July with her gourmet market and concerts.

In October, up to the feast of the Fall and its musical and festive activities.