Sauve Medieval Village

Sauve is a medieval village located in the Gard department of the Occitanie region in France. The village is built on the side of a rock and is situated at the foot of the Mer des Rochers, a limestone landscape shaped by water erosion. Visitors can stroll through the narrow streets and discover the remains of the ramparts, fortified gates, medieval towers, vaults, and alleyways. The village also features townhouses, gates, the old market square, the Clock Tower, and the Fontaine des Sources. Sauve is home to the fabulist Florian and offers an unusual natural heritage. The village has been labeled as a 'Village de Caractère', testifying to the efforts made by local authorities to promote and preserve its heritage. The 'Mer des Rochers' is a notable natural feature, located on the Coutach plateau. The village also has a Conservatoire de la Fourche, which showcases the expertise of the micocoulier fork-tree