Nature serves as a backdrop to this village, established on a rocky promontory in the 11th century to protect against the threat of invasions. This fief became autonomous in the 13th century and expanded into a prosperous county during the 16th century.
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Sault overlooks a vast, cultivated plain with lavender, lavandin and small spelt, offering a unique patchwork of colours during the summer.
The village's rich history is highlighted on a themed walk called “An hour in the footsteps of the wolf” *. Visitors will discover the three remaining towers of the former medieval castle, remnants of the ramparts, narrow streets with evocative names (Esquiches mouches, Rompe-Cul) and the church of Notre Dame de la Tour, built in the early 12th century and listed as a historic monument.
The two recently restored washhouses in the historic centre, Saint Marc and Porte Royale, are part of a new itinerary that connects all six of Sault’s washhouses *.
* brochure available in the tourist office
https://mairie-sault-84.fr/route-lavoirs-saltesiens/
The municipal museum, one of the oldest in the region, opens its doors in the summer. Like a cabinet of curiosities, it exhibits treasures as varied as they are interesting including an original edition of Diderot and Alembert's Encyclopedia, numismatic and Egyptian collections, including a mummy, lapidary inscriptions, a herbarium, minerals, and fossils…
“La MicroFolie,” a more recent museum inaugurated in 2022, offers visitors a fresh approach with various dedicated spaces, including a digital museum, a virtual reality area, and a shared space for games.
The village’s many shops are part of a new sound trail—an unusual musical journey exploring the local economy and the daily lives of its inhabitants. pharealucioles.org/les-pastilles-sonores/
Ever-present in Sault, lavender begins to bloom in early July.
Distilleries, gardens, and farms welcome you to explore the world of aromatic plants through visits and workshops, from the field to the finished product, while discovering its history and various uses.
In addition to the Provençal market held every Wednesday morning since 1515, the summer season in Sault is punctuated by various events, festivals, and flea markets, culminating in August with the annual horse race (held on the 2nd sunday) and the unmissable "Lavender Festival" on the 15th of August.
The village's rich history is highlighted on a themed walk called “An hour in the footsteps of the wolf” *. Visitors will discover the three remaining towers of the former medieval castle, remnants of the ramparts, narrow streets with evocative names (Esquiches mouches, Rompe-Cul) and the church of Notre Dame de la Tour, built in the early 12th century and listed as a historic monument.
The two recently restored washhouses in the historic centre, Saint Marc and Porte Royale, are part of a new itinerary that connects all six of Sault’s washhouses *.
* brochure available in the tourist office
https://mairie-sault-84.fr/route-lavoirs-saltesiens/
The municipal museum, one of the oldest in the region, opens its doors in the summer. Like a cabinet of curiosities, it exhibits treasures as varied as they are interesting including an original edition of Diderot and Alembert's Encyclopedia, numismatic and Egyptian collections, including a mummy, lapidary inscriptions, a herbarium, minerals, and fossils…
“La MicroFolie,” a more recent museum inaugurated in 2022, offers visitors a fresh approach with various dedicated spaces, including a digital museum, a virtual reality area, and a shared space for games.
The village’s many shops are part of a new sound trail—an unusual musical journey exploring the local economy and the daily lives of its inhabitants. pharealucioles.org/les-pastilles-sonores/
Ever-present in Sault, lavender begins to bloom in early July.
Distilleries, gardens, and farms welcome you to explore the world of aromatic plants through visits and workshops, from the field to the finished product, while discovering its history and various uses.
In addition to the Provençal market held every Wednesday morning since 1515, the summer season in Sault is punctuated by various events, festivals, and flea markets, culminating in August with the annual horse race (held on the 2nd sunday) and the unmissable "Lavender Festival" on the 15th of August.
Sault overlooks a vast, cultivated plain with lavender, lavandin and small spelt, offering a unique patchwork of colours during the summer.
The village's rich history is highlighted on a themed walk called “An hour in the footsteps of the wolf” *. Visitors will discover the three remaining towers of the former medieval castle, remnants of the ramparts, narrow streets with evocative names (Esquiches mouches, Rompe-Cul) and the church of Notre Dame de la Tour, built in the early 12th...
The village's rich history is highlighted on a themed walk called “An hour in the footsteps of the wolf” *. Visitors will discover the three remaining towers of the former medieval castle, remnants of the ramparts, narrow streets with evocative names (Esquiches mouches, Rompe-Cul) and the church of Notre Dame de la Tour, built in the early 12th...
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