Discover Saint-Saturnin-lès-Avignon

Saint-Saturnin-lès-Avignon brings together trails through the countryside, local history, crafts and local produce. These include the pottery workshop at Studio Note and the varieties of honey from Miellerie des Butineuses. The town stretches between hills to the west and the Sorgues plain to the east, and numerous waterways run through it. By the water, a walking trail follows the Sorgue; the Balade des Copines offers far-reaching views from Colline de la Graille.

Landscape and trails

Below the village, a trail follows the Sorgue to the right, just past the washhouse. Here, you can combine a walk by the river with a picnic area beneath the trees. The trail along the Sorgue pairs a riverside walk with a picnic area beneath the trees; the Balade des Copines offers something different: it is accessible by VTC, offers a 270-degree view of Avignon and Mont Ventoux, and passes a canal, vineyards, holm oaks and the Chapelle du vœu de guerre.

From Colline de la Graille, the Balade des Copines offers a 270-degree view of Avignon and Mont Ventoux. The route is accessible by VTC and passes a canal, vineyards, holm oaks and the Chapelle du vœu de guerre. A 270-degree field of view covers three quarters of a full circle, describing a wide-ranging view that does not extend all the way around.

Washhouse and local history

The restored washhouse stands on Route de Pernes, near Pont du Milieu. The name of a Marseille soap brand is still legible on one of its walls.

Another historical landmark is the parish church: its existence is documented as early as 1008 in a parchment charter. The parish church is mentioned in a parchment charter dating to 1008; the name of a Marseille soap brand is still legible at the restored washhouse.

Crafts and local produce

Studio Note offers two-hour clay-modelling workshops. You can collect your handmade piece after it has been fired, so it is not completed during the workshop alone. As workshop offerings may change, check the booking details before your visit.

Miellerie des Butineuses has been producing honey in Provence since 1961 and offers several varieties, including lavender, thyme, rosemary and chestnut honey.

Lanes and townscape

Flower-filled lanes invite you to stroll among painted façades and stone buildings. As you wander through the flower-filled lanes, you’ll see painted façades and stone buildings; the townscape thus contrasts with the trails through the countryside.

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For the main travel overview: Vaucluse.