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Roussillon · Vaucluse

Ôkhra – Ochre Ecomuseum

Housed in the former Mathieu factory in Roussillon, Ôkhra explains ochre production and colour-related trades. The route explores basins, kilns and mills linked to this activity. Guided tours, workshops and courses complement the visit according to the venue's schedule.

Building of the ochre conservatory in Roussillon, with colourful doors
The ochre conservatory in Roussillon, now Ôkhra, photographed on 1 August 2010.
Véronique PAGNIER · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Credits · Resized and compressed to WebP; proportions preserved; may be cropped for display. Derivative versions under CC BY-SA 3.0.

Plan your visit

Address
Ancienne usine Mathieu, 570 route d'Apt, 84220 Roussillon
Opening times
Listed as open year-round, with no detailed hours in the listing consulted. Check the schedule and visiting hours with Ôkhra before travelling.
Prices
Self-guided factory visit: €8.50. Guided tour: €10. Self-guided visit free for under-10s. Workshops and courses: separate prices.
Duration
Guided tour: around 1 hour 15 minutes.
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