Roussillon

Roussillon is a village in the Vaucluse region of France. It is well known for the ochre pigments found in the surrounding clay. These pigments were mined in the 18th century and then added to textiles for coloration. After the closure of the Roussillon ochre mines in the 20th century, tourism and agriculture became the town's primary industries. Due to its popularity, parking can be quite a challenge, but the village is very picturesque and well worth a visit.

A Most Beautiful Village

Photo by Stephen Bohn

Rising above the Plateau de Vaucluse, and not far from Avignon, Gordes is one of the better known hilltowns in Provence. It attracts artists, the film crowd and other creatives types, as well as its share of tourists in the summer months.

The Road to Gordes

Photo by Stephen Bohn

Gordes is a beautiful hilltop village in the Vaucluse region of southern France.

Lacoste Bell Tower

Nearly devoid of tourists on the day I visited, Lacoste's narrow cobbled lanes, tiled roofs and stone structures hint of a town very much at peace with its past. A hilltown with a population of fewer than 500, Lacoste is a wonderful place to wander and enjoy views overlooking the beautiful Vaucluse valley.
Texture by iBrigs.

Gordes

Gordes is a hilltown in the Vaucluse area of southeastern France. We were driving along this road and happened to come around the corner and - voila! - there it was. Travel Partner pulled over to the side of the road so that I could take this photo.
Textures by Shadowhouse Creations