In the heart of Provence, the village of Sablet spirals around its church, as if frozen in time. Stroll through its narrow streets lined with welcoming facades and explore the 14th-century fortified enclosure. A village without a castle, Sablet was directly dependent on the Papacy. Its narrow streets are home to “soustets”, stone covered passageways typical of Provencal heritage. Their name comes from the Provençal souste, meaning shelter.
The Place Yvan Audouard, with its fountain and washhouse, pays tribute to the writer attached to the Journée du Livre de Sablet. A refreshing stop-off along the way. At the top of Montée de l’église, the church of Saint-Nazaire watches over the village, topped by its bell tower and campanile. At the entrance to the village, discover two emblematic chapels: Saint-Roch, protector of the village, and Saint-Nazaire, erected after the plague of 1720 as a sign of gratitude.