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randonnée dans le colorado provencal , Luberon

Saignon
Population : 1 045 h. A 3km au sud-est d'Apt. Direction Digne puis la D46 à droite.

Voir les 3 vues panoramiques du village

This perched high village lengthens(stretches out) at the top of a hill behind an immense cliff and dominates all the valley. Saignon is a small peaceful and serene village which you will visit on foot with pleasure. In front of the city hall, you will be able to admire a very beautiful Romanic church of the XII °.

By walking(working) through the narrow alleys you will discover former(old) fountains, small shaded places of beautiful charming on which are very beautiful houses, you will also be able to notice former(old) doors decorated with delicacy.

The cliff of Saignon is of an easy access, do not hesitate to climb until its summit, a magnificent panorama is offered on the plain and the mountains of Luberon. By clear time, you will be able to see the Mountain Ventoux, the Mountain of Lure, the Alps of High Provence and even the heights of Avignon! Due to this cliff, Saignon played a defensive role key for the city of attacked(affected) Apt of for centuries by numerous invasions not still tourist!

Saignon is not still very known, take advantage there to appreciate the beauty of his landscapes and discover the marked out paths which will lead(drive) you near Saignon and on the Mountain Luberon.



To visit:

Romanic church Our Lady of Pity.

Leisure activities:

Hikes, équestres and VTT.EQUITATION. Summery animations.

Holidays residences:

2 Hôtels-restaurants.1 campsite. 1 restaurant.Chambres of hosts. Rural 1 shelters Holiday cottage in the country. 1 Youth hostel.
Nearby villages:

Auribeau (3km), Caseneuve (7km), Buoux (7km).