Holiday in Roussillon
City in France — tips, highlights & best time to visit 🇫🇷
Country
France
Type
City
Best time to travel
April to October
Budget/day
120-200€: Boutique B&B in the village, lunch with a view, ochre workshop.
Getting there from Germany
Flight to Marseille (MRS) or Avignon about 1.5-2h, then 1h by car. Only 10 minutes from Gordes, ideal as a combination.
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What makes Roussillon special as a destination?
Roussillon in the heart of the Luberon is a geological and aesthetic wonder – the village shines in all shades of ochre, red, and orange, standing out like a painting against the green landscape of Provence. The spectacular ochre cliffs, among the largest deposits in the world, transform the surroundings into a surreal landscape reminiscent of the American Southwest. On the Sentier des Ocres, visitors walk through a world of colors that has inspired painters for centuries. The small village with its ochre-colored houses, galleries, and cafés in the village square exudes a creative, relaxed atmosphere that immediately captivates German visitors.
What are the top highlights in Roussillon?
The top highlights in Roussillon include Sentier des Ocres, Conservatoire des Ocres (Occitanie), Place de la Mairie, Chaussée des Géants.
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Sentier des Ocres
The spectacular ochre path leads through brightly colored red and orange rock formations – a natural wonder that is unparalleled in Europe.
Conservatoire des Ocres (Occitanie)
The former ochre factory in the valley showcases the history of ochre extraction and offers workshops on making color pigments.
Place de la Mairie
The shady village square under plane trees with cafés and the bell tower is the perfect place to take in the ochre architecture.
Chaussée des Géants
The monumental ochre rock columns on the extended hiking trail offer even more dramatic formations than the short Sentier des Ocres.
Hotels in Roussillon
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When is the best time to visit Roussillon?
The best time to visit Roussillon is April to October. Hot and dry, 28-34°C, intense colors of the ochre cliffs in sunlight. In winter: Cool, 4-11°C, fewer tourists, the colors of the cliffs shine even in low sunlight.
Recommended travel time
April to October
Summer
Hot and dry, 28-34°C, intense colors of the ochre cliffs in sunlight.
Winter
Cool, 4-11°C, fewer tourists, the colors of the cliffs shine even in low sunlight.
How much does a holiday in Roussillon cost?
Budget travellers: 60-90€: Chambre d'hôtes in the area, picnic with local products, Sentier des Ocres./day, mid-range: 120-200€: Boutique B&B in the village, lunch with a view, ochre workshop./day, luxury: 300€+: Luxury country house with pool in the Luberon, gourmet dinner, private tour./day.
Average costs per person per day
Budget
60-90€: Chambre d'hôtes in the area, picnic with local products, Sentier des Ocres.
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
120-200€: Boutique B&B in the village, lunch with a view, ochre workshop.
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
300€+: Luxury country house with pool in the Luberon, gourmet dinner, private tour.
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
How do I get from Germany to Roussillon?
Flight to Marseille (MRS) or Avignon about 1.5-2h, then 1h by car. Only 10 minutes from Gordes, ideal as a combination.
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Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
Do not wear white clothing on the Sentier des Ocres – the red dust stains everything and is hard to remove!
The short loop (30 min) and the long one (50 min) can be combined – the long one is worth it for the Chaussée des Géants.
Roussillon, Gordes, and Bonnieux can be perfectly combined for a day trip – all three 'Plus Beaux Villages de France'.
In summer, visit the Sentier des Ocres early in the morning or late in the afternoon – then the colors are most intense and it's less hot.
What should you eat in Roussillon?
Typical specialities in Roussillon: Mesclun – the traditional Provençal wild herb salad with goat cheese toast, Truffles from Luberon – black winter truffles (November-March) on pasta or in omelets, Fougasse aux Olives – flat Provençal olive bread, fresh from the stone oven, Nougat de Sault – handmade nougat with lavender honey and almonds from Haute-Provence.
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