Discover Saux: Heritage and Viticulture

When looking for a hotel in Saux, planned activities can be a useful starting point: culture, viticulture, and cycling and walking routes each offer a different focus for your stay. Specific highlights include the Église Saint-André and a gilded sculpture, the Terres du Château d’Aix vineyard, and the “Sur le Plateau de Saux” cycling route.

Culture and heritage

The Église Saint-André in Saux has been protected as a historic monument by a decree dated 22 June 1972. The church houses the 18th-century sculpture “Saint Antoine et son cochon.” The work is made of wood and gilded; since 22 June 1973, it has been protected as a movable cultural asset. The French title means “Saint Anthony and his pig,” describing the sculpture’s subject. The two protections apply to different objects: the 1972 decree concerns the church, while the 1973 protection applies to the sculpture. These separate forms of protection bring together two aspects of heritage: the historic church building and a single movable work of art. In Saux, architectural and art history thus meet.

Viticulture and seasonal events

Terres du Château d’Aix is a 13-hectare vineyard in Saux farmed organically; it produces Cahors and Coteaux-du-Quercy wines. The size of the estate, its organic farming practices, and its two wines offer specific points of interest for wine-focused trips. In summer, Wednesdays from 7 p.m. onwards, the Château offers gourmet dining with musical entertainment and local producers; check the current weekly schedule before your trip. The offering is seasonal, so check the current summer dates before travelling. If you would like to visit the estate, arrange visit options in advance, as visitor arrangements may change. The vineyard is a point of interest in its own right, while the gourmet dining can also tie your stay to a seasonal event.

Cycling and walking routes

The “Sur le Plateau de Saux” cycling route is 14.1 kilometres long, moderately difficult, and includes some climbs. It passes through villages with castles and churches and runs through the heart of the Cahors AOC wine region. Its moderate difficulty rating and the climbs mentioned can help you compare the route profile with your own cycling experience. Trail conditions and signposting can change; check both before setting out.

The Chemin de Saux is a walking route from Montpezat-de-Quercy towards Saux, offering views of the Coteaux du Quercy. The two activities therefore differ in both mode of travel and landscape: the cycling route is a moderately difficult, 14.1-kilometre ride through villages with castles and churches, while the Chemin de Saux focuses on walking and views of the Coteaux du Quercy. Conditions on the Chemin can also change; check them before setting out.

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