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Sault

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France · Europe

About Sault

Sault works well as a base: 25 minutes from Villes-sur-Auzon, 10km from Gorges de la Nesque Road.

Sault is a town located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. With a population of 1,254, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Sault sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Sault to your route.

About Sault

Sault (French pronunciation: [so]; Occitan: Saut), also known as Sault-en-Provence, is a commune in the Vaucluse department in the southeastern Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur French region. It is located just north of the Luberon massif, not far from the departmental border with Drôme to the north and

Read more Alpes-de-Haute-Provence to the east. As of 2023, the population of the commune was 1,343.

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Sault offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Sault located?

Sault is located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, Europe. The coordinates are 44.0897 latitude, 5.4084 longitude.

What is the population of Sault?

Sault has a population of approximately 1,254 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
1,254
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
44.0897, 5.4084

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in France

Police
17
Ambulance
15
Fire
18
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.

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Worth the detour from Sault

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

famous road

Gorges de la Nesque Road

A serene Provençal balcony drive (D942) winding above a 400 m-deep limestone canyon near Mont Ventoux, with the Belvédère de Castellaras as its showpiece viewpoint.

10 km · about 20 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Mont Ventoux Summit Viewpoint

The 'Beast of Provence' at 1,912 metres, a barren lunar summit offering views from the Alps to the Mediterranean on clear days.

14 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Roussillon

A vibrant Provencal village built atop ochre cliffs, famous for its striking red and orange facades.

23 km · about 25 min drive

natural wonder

Colorado Provençal

Former ochre quarries near Rustrel sculpted into surreal fairy chimneys and crimson canyons.

23 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Abbaye de Sénanque

A serene 12th-century Cistercian abbey framed by its own postcard rows of summer lavender.

25 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Gordes

A stunning hilltop village of white stone houses perched dramatically above the Luberon valley.

26 km · about 30 min drive

waterfall

Fontaine-de-Vaucluse

France's most powerful spring gushes from the foot of a cliff into an impossibly green pool.

29 km · about 35 min drive

ancient ruins

Théâtre Antique d'Orange

The best-preserved Roman theatre in Europe, its towering stage wall still hosting performances after 2,000 years.

48 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Sault

  • Right hereGorges de la Nesque RoadA serene Provençal balcony drive (D942) winding above a 400 m-deep limestone canyon near Mont Ventoux, with the Belvédère de Castellaras as its showpiece viewpoint.
  • Right hereMont Ventoux Summit ViewpointThe 'Beast of Provence' at 1,912 metres, a barren lunar summit offering views from the Alps to the Mediterranean on clear days.
  • 51 kmPont Saint-Bénézet (Pont d'Avignon)The famous half-bridge of the children's song, jutting into the Rhône beneath Avignon's papal ramparts.
  • 54 kmLavender Fields of ValensoleVast purple lavender plateaus that bloom spectacularly from mid-June to mid-August across the Valensole plain.
  • 68 kmRoute NapoléonHistoric route following Napoleon's 1815 march from Golfe-Juan to Grenoble

Driving in France

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.85/litre
Motorway tolls
~€10.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Sault.

Villes-sur-Auzon

🇫🇷 France

14 km awayPop. 1,100

Saint-Saturnin-lès-Apt

🇫🇷 France

18 km awayPop. 2,523

Mormoiron

🇫🇷 France

18 km awayPop. 1,667

Bédoin

🇫🇷 France

19 km awayPop. 3,016

Gargas

🇫🇷 France

21 km awayPop. 3,159

Malemort-du-Comtat

🇫🇷 France

21 km awayPop. 1,278

Mazan

🇫🇷 France

23 km awayPop. 5,307

Roussillon

🇫🇷 France

23 km awayPop. 1,254

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