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Ecomusee de l’ocre, Gordes

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Formerly known as the ‘Conservatory of ochres and pigments applied’, Ecomusee de l’ocre is located in Roussillon near the Regional Natural Park of Luberon area. This company has been running for more than three decades and offers workshops and courses on color. Ecomusee de l’ocre offers great opportunities for kids of kindergartens and students of high schools to learn different usage of colors during their everyday lives. While you are on your vacation to this place, you can also pay a visit with your kid to share some amazing experience on colors. Before you head to Gordes, plan trip itinerary details with our user-friendly Gordes visit planner, to make sure you see all that Gordes has to offer, including Ecomusee de l’ocre.

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By 26Jane26

Really enjoyable visit today. Charming, helpful staff and fascinating to understand the process of producing ochre. Lovely setting to walk around. Beautiful location outside the main town.

Really enjoyable visit today. Charming, helpful staff and fascinating to understand the process of producing ochre. Lovely setting to walk around. Beautiful location outside the main town. more »
By Jeff and Evelyn... W

An interesting 1 1/2 hour tour round this former factory which made ochre pigment from the local sands. Good parking and toilets. Guided tours make it more interesting. Without the tour there is not.... more

An interesting 1 1/2 hour tour round this former factory which made ochre pigment from the local sands. Good parking and toilets. Guided tours make it more interesting. Without the tour there is not.... more »
By SabineVar

Highly recommended for all ages. Call them to book a 1h30 training to make out of chalk water resin and ochre wonderful paints. In case you have not enough , ask Philippe to show you how to make from.... more

Highly recommended for all ages. Call them to book a 1h30 training to make out of chalk water resin and ochre wonderful paints. In case you have not enough , ask Philippe to show you how to make from.... more »