This itinerary takes you on a family loop around the Tour plateau, covered with vines destined to produce Clairette de Die. You'll discover the many vineyard sheds. On the way down, you'll enjoy a breathtaking view of the village and the 3 Becs.
You've no doubt noticed their presence in the heart of the vineyards when you arrive in Saillans. These sheds bear witness to the village's winegrowing history. There are over 200 of them in the commune, 57 of which have been identified as heritage buildings to be protected in the 2020 local urban development plan. Built from the second half of the 19th century onwards, they are often small in size, with a low footprint. Some, more rare, are built on two or three levels.
You'll easily spot them in the landscape. Used extensively before the advent of mechanized farming, these cabins enabled winegrowers to enjoy a meal without having to return to the village, to take shelter from bad weather and to store equipment. Some are equipped with a small fireplace or a vegetable garden* for heating meals. Others have a basin or cistern to collect rainwater for use in preparing treatments to combat vine diseases. This walk also offers a beautiful view of the village and a remarkable panorama of the Trois Becs massif and its perched syncline sheltering the Saoû forest.
