Saumane-de-Vaucluse


Saumane-de-Vaucluse
Saumane-de-Vaucluse is a little medieval hilltop village set in very beautiful natural surroundings, 4 km from Fontaine-de-Vaucluse and 7 km from L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue. Saumane-de-Vaucluse is a quiet little village which is not overrun by tourists. If you want to retire a bit from the hectic life on the coast and instead explore the beautiful Provencal hinterland, Saumane-de-Vaucluse is an ideal place to spend a holiday. Staying in Saumane-de-Vaucluse offers good possibilities for a variety of outdoor activities including walking tours, climbing, rafting, angling, golfing, skiing and many, many other things. Saumane-de-Vaucluse is not far away from the legendary Mont Ventoux, the fascinating canyons, Gorges de la Nesque and the two big mountain massifs, Plateau de Vaucluse and Montagne de Lubéron.

Activities in Saumane-de-Vaucluse

  • 1 eating place.
  • Cinema.
  • Outdoor activities in the Vaucluse area, see following websites: http://www.provenceguide.com/gbcdt/index.asp; http://www.hautvaucluse.com/pdf/guidea.pdf (Guide to activities and sights in the Haut Vaucluse area).
  • Angling
  • Walking and hiking tours in the area
  • Climbing
  • Rowing, kayaking
  • Paragliding
  • Cycling: Challenges for everyone – both experienced and families with children. There are several scenic tours to other villages in the area, many easy mountain routes as well as the difficult Mont Ventoux route.
  • Golf –There are lots of courses in the area, 4 in the department of Vaucluse and a lot in the neighbouring department Bouches du Rhône. Most of the courses can be found on the French golf union’s website. Unfortunately the website is in French. Seek under Guide de golfs and then under the region Provence Alpes Côte d’Azur: http://www.ffgolf.org/#

Sights in Saumane-de-Vaucluse

  • Eglise romane from the 12th century.
  • The remains of the old ramparts.
  • Castrum Salmana, keep from the 12th century.
  • Château de Saumane from the 12th century.
Saumane-de-Vaucluse

Saumane-de-Vaucluse is a typical Provencal medieval village with narrow winding streets, beautiful stone houses and fountains as well as remains of the old ramparts.

Right at the top of the village there is an impressive fortified castle, Château de Saumane, which, at the time, belonged to the uncle of the very famous French author Marquis de Sade. The castle originates from the 12th century and has been restored in the 19th century. It is private property and unfortunately not open to the public.

From the top of the village there is a magnificent view of the surrounding verdant countryside.

At the other side of the castle a marked walking trail leads into the valley, and other pleasant paths lead into the forest. On the marked trail you will pass by a “bories house” and others can be seen between the trees on the hillsides of the valleys. These very old bories are round stone huts, built of flat lime stones and with very thick walls. They date back to the period of the Ligurians and the Celts. Not far from Saumane-de-Vaucluse, a little outside Gordes, there is an entire village of bories.
Saumane-de-Vaucluse

There are no shops in Saumane-de-Vaucluse, and no souvenir shops either, only a little café at the entrance to the village.

We have 3 holiday homes in or near Saumane-de-Vaucluse

France > Provence Côte d'Azur > Apartment in Saumane
Ref.no 84.3010
Residences in Provence Côte d'Azur, The south of France

Apartment in Saumane

Facing the Lubéron, Saumane-de-Vaucluse is a typical peaceful Provencal village situated between Isle-sur-la-Sorgue and Fontaine-de-Vaucluse... Read more

Persons 2-4
Pool
38-40 m2
Bedrooms 1
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From 349 €
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France > Provence Côte d'Azur > Apartment in Saumane
Ref.no 84.3011
Residences in Provence Côte d'Azur, The south of France

Apartment in Saumane

Facing the Lubéron, Saumane-de-Vaucluse is a typical peaceful Provencal village situated between Isle-sur-la-Sorgue and Fontaine-de-Vaucluse... Read more

Persons 5
Pool
46-50 m2
Bedrooms 2
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From 404 €
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France > Provence Côte d'Azur > Apartment in Saumane
Ref.no 84.3012
Residences in Provence Côte d'Azur, The south of France

Apartment in Saumane

Facing the Lubéron, Saumane-de-Vaucluse is a typical peaceful Provencal village situated between Isle-sur-la-Sorgue and Fontaine-de-Vaucluse... Read more

Persons 7
Pool
60 m2
Bedrooms 2
Instant confirmation
From 455 €
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