Saint-Félix-de-Sorgues hiking circuit "A path, a school"

Over the course of an easy stroll, walk across the bridge over the Sorgues to link the old Commandery in Saint-Félix-de-Sorgues with the hamlet of Saint-Caprazy, throughtout a charming landscape.This circuit is part of the "4 chemins, 1 école" series which was carried out by the schools in the Sorgues valley in partnership with the CDRP and the municipal councils in the valley (Versols-et-Lapeyre, Saint-Felix-de Sorgues, Marnhagues-et-Latour).Park your car on the parking lot opposite the school, along the D 7 road. Leave the car park   towards the West and take the calade (a road paved with cobblestones) which slopes down Southward. Turn to the left, then to the right towards the bridge. As you cross the bridge, notice the old mill and the Metasequoia (a resinous tree planted along the left bank of the riverside).Take the path to the right then turn left in the curve to follow the ascending track. Make good use of a flat area to enjoy the scenic view over the village. Continue in the same direction through a few buissières (passages lined up with box-trees). During the spring and summer seasons, notice the numerous wild orchids. At the intersection, make a right turn on a descending trail. Leave the tarred track that slopes down to the right and ford the small brook.Before entering St Caprazy, take the right track. You can walk through this ancient hospitallers hamlet which houses the workshop of a wood turner. Carry on the communal path that runs along the hamlet, then walk downhill towards the North. Ford the brook and follow a rising path. Take the tarred track to the left, walk back to the old bridge to cross it. At the foot of the bridge, take to the left. Head towards the North-West, leave the calade to the right. Notice the old mill in front of which you pass. Follow the calade rising up between gardens (catch sight of pools called « sompes » which serve as a watering system). Walk across the D7 road and climb the stairs.Follow the rue du Revelin where remains of battlements of the ancient Hospitallers Commandery can be seen. Walk through the St-John gate, turn to the right and notice the village spring. Leave the Tourelle square to the right and walk down immediately to the righ (catch sight of a beautiful wisteria!)Walk down the stairs and take left towards the washing place. Carry on your way and leave one after the other two small roads sloping down to the right. Opposite the schoolyard, turn to the right and walk back to the carpark.