Our most recommended things to do in Sault

From Avignon: Half-Day Lavender Tour of Luberon

1. From Avignon: Half-Day Lavender Tour of Luberon

Discover the lavender fields in full bloom in the villages of Luberon on this half-day tour from Avignon.  Enjoy a scenic and picturesque drive through the countryside, full of beautiful purple fields that stretch as far as the eye can see. Your guide will organize many stops in the countryside to take pictures of the fields. Stop in Roussillon for some free time to wander through this typical provençal village. Indulge yourself here with a scoop of lavender ice cream. Stop for panoramic photos from the hilltop village of Gordes, listed as one of "The Most Beautiful Villages in France". Finally, take a quick photo stop at the Cisterian Senanque Abbey, surrounded by lavender fields.

From Avignon: Lavender Tour to Sault

2. From Avignon: Lavender Tour to Sault

Enjoy this half-day excursion dedicated to the blue gold of Provence, lavender. Drive north of Avignon in the direction of the highest mountain in Provence, Le Mont Ventoux! Then head in the direction of the village of Sault, the capital of lavender. Admire the breathtaking beauty of the lavender fields in bloom. Take some free time in Sault to wander the area, and experience shopping in lavender shops. Take the opportunity to taste local specialties such as the nougat produced in the village with lavender, honey, and almonds. Stop by a lavender producer during the distillation period to learn about all the process, and discover how to use the essential oil of lavender. During your tour, make the most of the varied photo stops around Sault, and in picturesque lavender fields.

From Avignon: Lavender Villages Day Trip

3. From Avignon: Lavender Villages Day Trip

Embark on a fascinating tour exploring and appreciating lavenders, the emblematic plant of Provence, and visit neighboring villages to enjoy an open-air market and scenic landscapes. Visit a traditional open-air market that takes place in different towns throughout the week. Browse through the stalls presenting an array of fruits, vegetables, and handicrafts. Travel along picturesque roads through wild lavender fields to Sault OR Roussillon (depending on the flowering stage). Visit Gordes, a hilltop village in Luberon, built completely with dry stones. Stop for a photo at Senanque Abbey, surrounded by a wonderful lavender field (depending on the flowering stage) During the blooming season, a photo stop in sunflower fields will also be included in the itinerary.

From Aix-en-Provence: Sault Lavender and Gordes Day Trip

4. From Aix-en-Provence: Sault Lavender and Gordes Day Trip

Discover the fields of lavender in Pays de Sault on a full-day tour from Aix-en-Provence. Visit the hilltop villages of Saignon and Gordes, and marvel at the scenic views. After meeting your driver-guide at the meeting point in Aix-en-Provence, set off on your tour. Drive through the Luberon Natural Regional Park along the picturesque and winding Combe of Lourmarin. Reach the Plateau of Claparèdes, with its numerous "bories" (typical dry-stoned houses) among the lavender fields. Then, arrive in the hilltop village of Saignon to enjoy a breathtaking panorama. Next, drive to Pays de Sault, famous for its wide lavender fields in bloom. Stop in Sault, “the capital of lavender.” and enjoy some free time to explore and grab lunch (not included) on your own. In the afternoon, discover one of the most beautiful villages in France, Gordes, a village erected on a cliff. Admire the fortified castle and church that dominate the typical houses of the village, which were built with stones from the rock on which they stand. After, return to the tour's starting point. N.B : A la Française reserves the right to modify the programm according to the lavender's blooming stage

From Marseille: Lavender full-day Sault

5. From Marseille: Lavender full-day Sault

Drive to Pays de Sault with its wide lavender fields in bloom. Stop in Sault, the capital of lavender and enjoy many photo stops in the lavender fields in bloom and visit a lavender producer. You will have free time in the charming village of Sault for lunch on your own, and if you are visiting on a Wednesday, you're in luck as it is market day. In the the afternoon, one of the most beautiful villages in France : Gordes is a village erected on the top of a cliff, its fortified castle and church dominate the typical houses of the village which were built with stones from the rock on which they sit. Head back to Marseille in the late afternoon. The tour is provided from 8.00 am to 6.00 pm.

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What people are saying about Sault

Overall rating

4.6 / 5

based on 224 reviews

Great tour and a fantastic job by Alex of tailoring the itinerary around the rain and the fact that most of the fields had been harvested a couple of weeks early this year (due to drought). We had to drive up high (between 700-1,000 meters) in the mountains to the few remaining unharvested fields. I gave 3 stars for the transportation because we ended up in a rather cramped van due to the fact that we were a small group (8 guests), which made the long drive to our first stop (approx two hours) a bit uncomfortable.

We had a very nice day trip to lavender fields and spent good time in Sault and Rousillion. Our guide, Alex was very knowledgeable and fun. He offered good jokes and was very polite and friendly. We apreciate the itinerary and we were amazed to discover the beauty of the Great Canion, "La Castelleras". It was a lovely tour and a great experience. Congrats and many thanks, Alex!

Great trip despite not being able to see the lavender fields. The guide was very knowledgeable and happy to answer questions. It was smooth drive if a little cramped in the van. We were given enough time in each village to wander around and have some food. Great day out overall.

I took this tour today with Alex. It was enjoyable & informative. Alex is very knowledgeable & interesting. I learnt many interesting facts & saw some amazing sights. I also met some very lovely people on this tour from Germany. Thank you for this wonderful experience

This year is too hot for lavender however the agent rearranges the tour to make it a great day. Our guide Majid is very nice and helpful.