What to See & Do
Roussillon Overall Appeal ★★★☆☆
| Name | Appeal | Type | Visit | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Sentier des Ocres | ★★★☆☆ | Hike | Self | Paid |
| 02 | Village Itself | ★★★☆☆ | Walking Around | Self | Free |
| 03 | Viewpoint | ★★★☆☆ | Panorama | Self | Free |
| 04 | Sundial | ★★★☆☆ | Panorama | Self | Free |
| 05 | Ôkhra Museum | ★☆☆☆☆ | Museum - Ochre | Self | Paid |
| 06 | Tapiézo | ★☆☆☆☆ | Art Gallery | Self | Free |
| 07 | St. Michel Church | ★☆☆☆☆ | Church | Self | Free |
| 08 | Food Market | ★☆☆☆☆ | Food Market | Self | Free |
01. Sentier des Ocres
Appeal ★★★☆☆
Type Hike
Visit Self
Cost Paid
Located just outside the village, this hike takes you through the former ochre quarries, characterized by their distinctive yellow-orange colors. The rest of the hike, which constitutes the majority of the route, is through the forest.
There are 2 possible routes:
– Short walk: 900m
– Long walk: 1.3km
⚠️ Do not confuse this site with the Provençal Colorado (20km – 12mi from Roussillon), which also offers a hike through former ochre quarries, larger than those in Roussillon.
02. Village Itself
Appeal ★★★☆☆
Type Walking Around
Visit Self
Cost Free
The village of Roussillon is a picturesque Provençal settlement renowned for its colorful buildings and charming streets.
The houses are painted in the shades of ochre extracted from nearby quarries since the late 18th century. They are adorned with this distinctive yellow-orange tint.
03. Viewpoint
Appeal ★★★☆☆
Type Panorama
Visit Self
Cost Free
This viewpoint offers panoramic views of the lower part of the village and the surrounding countryside.
04. Sundial
Appeal ★★★☆☆
Type Panorama
Visit Self
Cost Free
This viewpoint, located at the site of a sundial, offers a view of the village.
05. Ôkhra Museum
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Ochre Museum
Visit Self
Cost Paid
Located 1.6km – 1mi outside the village, this museum focuses on the history and significance of ochre, an important local pigment. It provides insights into the ochre extraction process and its impact on the region’s economy and culture.
The site also includes a shop.
06. Tapiézo
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Art Gallery
Visit Self
Cost Free
Tapiézo is a small art gallery featuring the contemporary works of the artist Tapiézo, who is known for his abstract and textured pieces.
07. St. Michel Church
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Church
Visit Self
Cost Free
The church’s first construction dates back to the 11th century, and it is now notable for its 17th-century facade.
08. Food Market
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Food Market
Visit Self
Cost Free
The small market in Roussillon takes place on Thursday mornings. It offers both food and non-food products.
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