PROVENÇAL COLORADO
The Colorado de Rustrel, a natural wonder sculpted by ancient ochre quarries, a feeling of America in the Luberon.
Roussillon is not the only village with its own Provencal Colorado. The Colorado de Rustrel is without doubt a major site. Listed as a historic monument, this former ochre quarry, which closed in 1993, is a privileged witness to the region's geological and industrial history. Opened in 1871, the quarry provided a livelihood for many families, until the advent of industrial dyes and the Great Depression of1929 led to its decline and put an end to the adventure.
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Il y a 2 promenades au choix. Ne pas hésiter à faire la plus longue ( avec de bonnes chaussures) car vous aurez accès à de jolis points de vue.
Le Sahara offre un paysage surprenant et vous aurez l'illusion de voir des caravanes de chameaux en haut de la dune...!
Very nice walks to do, through the very beautiful and different landscapes ochre.
Allow 3 to 4 hours to make a complete tour of the site
Catering in the bar, the entrance