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Roussillon, Luberon

Located in the Luberon regional natural park at the foot of the Vaucluse mountains, Roussillon is ranked among the most beautiful villages in Franc. It is also one of the most atypical towns. It is famous for its colorful houses and its ocher quarries. Because it has the largest ocher deposit in the world, Roussillon is one of the essentials of Provence.

What makes this village special?

Take the time to stroll through this village of exceptional beauty! Yellow, orange, red! The facades of the houses display their dazzling colors and make Roussillon a very unique village. The contrast with the lush green vegetation and the blue sky makes this place magical! A real pleasure for the eyes!

The village has retained an old door rebuilt into a bell tower, an annex to the church: the belfry. The Saint-Michel church, which dates from the 12th century, has been restored several times. Be sure to climb to the very top of the village: an orientation table offers an incredible panorama of the Vaucluse mountains and Mont Ventoux. Finally, if you are curious, go in search of the fountain-washhouse of the Naiades, at the bottom of the village. Built in the 18th century, it was the only one in the village at the time.

We come to Roussillon to discover the famous Sentier des Ocres and its magnificent cliffs! To do this, two courses are offered to you, one of 30 minutes or the other of 50 minutes, according to your desires and your form. On the routes, discreet explanatory panels allow you to find out more about this unique place. A total immersion in the heart of the largest ocher deposit in the world awaits you! How not to be amazed by these unusual landscapes shaped by two centuries of ocher exploitation and by the work of time? the walk leaves no one indifferent!

A visit to Ôkhra, the Ocher eco-museum is a very interesting additional experience. In an incredible setting, the old ocher factory in the village offers young and old a unique experience: a guided tour to learn all about ochres and colours, from prehistory to the present day! On the sidelines of the visit, many workshops are offered to learn how to make pastels, watercolors and paintings. A bookstore sells a fairly wide range of products related to the use of colors.

You understood, an experience like no other awaits you in Roussillon!

Distinctions and labels of the village:

The Most Beautiful Villages of France is a French association created in 1982 in order to promote the tourist arguments of small rural communes rich in a quality heritage . Today, the association has 164 villages spread over 14 regions and 70 departments.

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