Sauzet, Village Médieval

Get lost in Sauzet, you won't lose your mind. Ancient maxims engraved at the bottom of the windows will bring you to your senses. “DE.LEGIER.VOVLLOIR.LONGVE.REPENTANCE.1564 ″ * said one. The old village is a maze of alleys leading to the Courtine, a square at the top of the hill, near the house where the Dauphin, future King Louis XI, stayed. While returning to Sauzet after a hunting party in the forest of Saou, he almost drowned while passing the Roubion in Charols.

Without really realizing it, you crossed two enclosures on the way up, the second being that of the castle built around 985. The latter was already in ruins in the 17th century. A few decorative elements still cling to the old walls such as red painted rafters and two sink stones on the north side.

Opposite is the Saint Lambert church, built from 1100. It was amply restored after the wars of religion, the date 1672 is engraved on the keystone of the front door.

Going back down you will be spoiled for choice to exit through one of the three fortifications gates, now pierced with other openings. The wall is known under the name of "twenties", it was the tax which was used to maintain it.