La Saulce

La Saulce is the name of a commune in the Hautes-Alpes department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of Southeastern France. It lies within the arrondissement of Gap and the canton of Tallard. The commune is known for its location along the Durance river valley and its agricultural lands. La Saulce has a population of roughly 1,400 inhabitants (dependent on the year of census). The area is served by transportation routes including the Route Nationale 85, also known as the Route Napoléon. The local economy is primarily agricultural, with some tourism generated by its proximity to the Alps.