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Le Bois de Defends

Explore the protected woods of the 17th century Lord

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The surrounding woods of Sault were protected in the 17th Century under Colbert. The grazing of animals was prohibited to ensure the best wood to build the royal fleet. Colberts legislation on the woods regulated the exploitation so that the resinous trees could be used for the masts and the oak planks used for the hulls.

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This walk can be found on IGN map 3240OT

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Directions

Parking at the Defends horse raceing track just to the north of Sault, take the pebbly road to the north west. After passing Le Defends continue on towards the Roumane intersection. From here follow a stoney path on the right and pass La Rouyere intersection to reach Mougne pass. Go along the path to the right, take the first path on the right then after 200m take the trail to the left. After another 80m you will reach the Defends cave.

Continue straight on, then take the wide road on the right to the Loutar-du-Doup intersection, take the path on the left and come to the D950 at the Hermitage. Cross the road, then continue along it on the left, followed by the first path on the right. This trail makes a wide loop and reaches the Curni ravine. On your left, take the dirst road which starts off flat then rises to reach the Trou de l'Eimine. Continue along this stony route towards the Pourraches woods, then go down the road, crossing the shooting range on the right and 200m back up the trail to Mougne. Follow the trail in the same direction, cross the D950 and return to the starting point.

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