Nine towers and a defensive wall enclosing Sablet provide a tangible historical landmark: both were completed around the year 1500. The village also hosts a book event in July, has its own municipal wine appellation and offers a circular walking route starting in Sablet. These themes are easy to distinguish when planning: the book festival takes place on a recurring annual date, while local history, winegrowing and outdoor activity offer separate ways to shape your stay.

Towers, wall and chapels

The nine towers and the defensive wall enclosing the village form a striking architectural framework for its history. Two chapels, each with a different connection to local tradition, add to the story. The Chapelle Saint-Roch is dedicated to one of the village’s patron saints. The Chapelle Saint-Nazaire was built by residents in gratitude to the saint who, according to local tradition, is said to have protected them from the great plague of 1720. A religious dedication and an origin story explicitly presented as local tradition thus stand side by side.

The Journée du Livre in July

The Journée du Livre takes place every year on the third weekend of July. The program includes themed conferences, exhibitions and book signings. If you are traveling specifically for the event, check the current program in advance. The date offers a clear planning anchor: if you want to include the book event, you can plan your stay around this July weekend; the individual program items depend on the current schedule.

Winegrowing, tastings and the market

Since 1974, Sablet has had its own municipal Côtes du Rhône Villages Sablet appellation. The vineyards belonging to this appellation lie entirely within the commune. Another way to explore local winegrowing is the Cave des Vignerons de Sablet – Le Gravillas, which has a tasting area with panoramic views of the Cheval Long and Chemin de la Peste vineyards. It offers its own wines from six appellations. Opening arrangements may change, so check them before visiting.

The Petit Marché du vendredi matin takes place in the village center and has around ten vendors. Its offerings range from charcuterie, meat, groceries, fruit and vegetables to crafts and clothing. If you want to include the market, Friday morning and the village center give you two specific planning points; for a visit to the Cave, its opening arrangements are what matter. The market and wine offerings complement one another, but they do not offer the same selection.

Views and walks around Sablet

From the Panorama Place des Barrys viewpoint, the view stretches across the Rhône Valley. For outdoor activity, the “La randonnée de Sablet par Terra Rando” walk starts in Sablet: an 8.7-kilometer circular route designed to be accessible year-round and involving few technical difficulties. The route follows mostly quiet minor roads, includes a short section on a trail and crosses a ford. When deciding whether it suits you, consider not only its length and circular route but also the changes in terrain and the ford crossing.

The themed Templar walk “L’énigme des Templiers” has a different starting point: it begins in Roaix and then passes through Sablet, among other places. The two options can therefore be distinguished by their routes: the Terra Rando walk is a circular route starting in Sablet, while the Templar route starts in Roaix and includes other places.

Discover more destinations: Vacqueyras, Seguret, Châteauneuf-De-Gadagne, Saignon, Rochegude, Mornas, Uchaux, Cucuron

For the overview of the wider region: Vaucluse.