Saint-Christol d’Albion is associated with the karst nature trail on the Plateau d'Albion. The Plateau d'Albion is a natural region between Mont Ventoux, Montagne de Lure and the Luberon.
Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Saint-Christol will find information here about the culture, nature and traditions of the village.
Culture and history
The Church of Notre Dame and St. Christophe dates back to the 12th century. A washhouse can be seen in the streets of the village of Saint-Christol.
The Musée Marceau Constantin was established in 2009 and houses 200 works by Marceau Constantin. The museum offers audio guides in French and English.
On 13 April 1728, the inhabitants of Saint-Christol vowed to make a pilgrimage every year on 1 June from the church to the Chapelle de Notre-Dame de L’Amaron, in order to pray for the preservation of the harvests.
Nature and trails
The Les lavandes de Ballagros route begins and ends at the car park of the Médiathèque in Saint-Christol d'Albion. From Saint-Christol d’Albion, visitors can go on road cycling tours and mountain bike routes.
The Balade karstique begins at the Trou Souffleur. It is a 2 km circular walk with 12 stations. Several spectacular Aven shafts are open in the area around Saint-Christol d’Albion.
The ASPA (Accueil Spléléologique du Plateau d'Albion) offers caving excursions for all levels.
Traditions
The Foire-concours aux agnelles et béliers has been held on the first Sunday in August for 64 years. The event features demonstrations of sheepdog training and sheep shearing, as well as wool carding and weaving. It also includes a craft fair and a market for local products, attended by producers from the “Bienvenue à la ferme” network.
More destinations: La Bastide-Des-Jourdans, Puyvert, Lagnes, Puget, Monieux, Villars, Rochegude, Roaix
