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| Roussillon | ||
| Department | Vaucluse | |
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| Residents | 1.303 (2018) | |
| Tourist info | 33 (0)4 90 05 60 25 http://www.roussillon-provence.com/ | |
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Roussillon is a place in French Department Vaucluse in the Provencewhich became famous for ocher mining.
background
Roussillon was the center of ocher mining until the 19th century, which made it very popular. Ocher was extracted here as early as Roman times. The industrial mining of ocher and the extraction of the ocher pigment on a large scale began in the 18th century. Around 1930, around a thousand people were still employed in the superstructure, but today it is only of historical importance, but the ocher hues still determine the appearance of the picturesque village, which sits enthroned on the ocher cliffs.
The place is now one of the most beautiful villages in France and received a corresponding award (Les Plus Beaux Villages de France). The place is thus saved from architectural sins and, on the other hand, there is a lively influx of tourists.
getting there
By plane
The nearest airport is Marseille airport
(IATA: MRS) .
By train / bus
Remote connections can Avignon from the north with the TGV can be achieved. From there it continues on the Line 15.1 the TransVaucluse in the direction Apt; in Coustellet must be on the line 15.3 to Roussillon be switched. An alternative is the line 7 from Avignon to Cavaillon, from where the line 15.3 runs over the already mentioned Coustellet to Roussillon.
In the street
The D900 (the ex RN100 - Route des Alpes) connects Avignon (and the Autobahn A7, 
24 Avignon-Sud) with Caumont-sur-Durance and continues to follow Apt.
Of the D900 the village on the ocher rock ridge to the north can be seen from D149 can be achieved. An alternative is to drive past Gordes on the D2to then reach Roussillon from the north on a side street.
On foot
A worthwhile option is to find out about the place on the long-distance hiking trail GR6/GR97 or that GR911 to approach.
mobility
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One moves in the place on foot.
Tourist Attractions
- The town center with an information board and a lookout point with a beautiful view over the Luberon to the Monts de Vaucluse.
- The 1 Eglise St. Michel: the simple church with origins in the 11th century. was in 17./18. It was rebuilt to its present form in the 18th century and is located roughly at the highest point of the village.
- Clock tower / Beffroi. The clock tower was built at the old gate to the castle in the 19th century. built.
- The 2 Place de la Mairie with the town hall and houses from the 18th century.
activities
- 3 Sentier des Ocres. in the southeast of the village center: two routes (30 and 60 minutes respectively) lead through the ocher cliffs. Sometimes sturdy shoes make sense. Beware of ocher dust! White long trousers and fine white shoes can be strongly discolored by the ocher pigment.Open: 11 a.m.-3.30 p.m. in winter to 9 a.m.-7.30 p.m. in midsummer.Price: 2.50 / 1.50 €.
- 1 Ancienne Usine Mathieu / Conservatoire des Ocres, D104, you. Apt. Tel.: (0)4 90 05 66 69, Email: [email protected]. Information and research center housed in a former ocher mill with numerous offers (from children's activities to workshops on working with ocher colors) and a shop.
shop
- ocher as Color pigment resp. Artist colors in all variants and numerous souvenirs (ocher sand pictures, etc.)
kitchen
- There are some restaurants in the village, which are on the Website are listed.
nightlife
accommodation
- 1 Camping Arc en Ciel, Route de Goult - D104. Tel.: (0)4 90 05 73 96, (0)6 08 94 33 40, Email: [email protected]. March-Oct.
- more accommodations are on the Website listed.
health
- the nearest hospital is at Apt
Practical advice
- Office de Tourisme, Place de la Poste, 84220 Roussillon. Tel.: 33 (0)4 90 05 60 25, Fax: 33 (0)4 90 05 63 31, Email: [email protected].
- Post office, at the Place de la Poste. Tel.: 33 (0)4 90 05 62 74.
trips
- L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue. And the source of Sorgue at Fontaine-de-Vaucluse.
Colorado provençal (Rustrel)
A little south of the small community 1 Rustrel (750 inh., 2010) is the so-called
- 4 Colorado Provençal. Tel.: (0)4 90 04 96 07, (0)6 81 86 82 20. Open: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. during the season.Price: car parking fee € 4.00, motorbike € 2.00, mobile home € 10.00 (one night), free access, guided tour by arrangement, € 6.00 / € 3.00.
In the approximately 30 hectare area on the southern flank there are wonderfully colorful layers of white, yellow, orange and purple ocher, which can be hiked through on various paths (30 - 60 minutes). The GR6 also runs the Colorado, so that long-distance hikers can enjoy the ocher-colored surroundings.
safety instructions: the ocher pigments can irreversibly discolour white pants and shoes, romping children are often ocher powder after visiting them ... in summer - as in all of southern France - access to forest areas can be restricted (only with guided tours) or forbidden due to the risk of forest fires If in doubt, ask by phone.
literature
Web links
- http://roussillon-en-provence.fr - Official website of Roussillon
- Website of Office de Tourisme, French
