Okhra - Ochre Ecomuseum

Visit the old ochre factory, witness to the history of the Luberon. Educational & artistic discovery for all. Find a souvenir of this heritage treasure in the shop.

mis à jour le 11/05/2022 par Velo Loisir Provence

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Live a unique experience in the former ochre factory of Roussillon.

A place where color is lived through gesture and experimentation!

At the turn of your bike ride come discover the colors, their pigments and create your own paintings then take part in the guided tours to follow the process of ochre treatment.

labeled “Accueil Vélo” you will find all the services that meet your cycling needs: repair kit, parking lot, drinking water point, sanitary...

From 01/02 to 31/03/2024, every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

From 01/04 to 30/06/2024, daily.

From 01/07 to 31/08/2024, daily.

From 01/09 to 31/10/2024, daily.

From 01/11 to 18/12/2024, every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Picture gallery

Okhra Conservatoire des Ocres et de la Couleur
Conservatoire des ocres
Conservatoire des ocres
Ôkhra - Conservatoire des ocres
Ôkhra -Conservatoire des ocres
Ôkhra - Conservatoire des ocres
Ôkhra - Conservatoire des ocres
Ôkhra - Conservatoire des ocres
Ôkhra - Conservatoire des ocres
Ôkhra - Conservatoire des ocres
Ôkhra - Conservatoire des ocres
Conservatoire des ocres
Ôkhra - Conservatoire des ocres
Conservatoire des ocres
Ôkhra - Conservatoire des ocres
Moulin d'ocre rougee, 1925
Chariot d'ocre
Boutique de l'écomusée
Moulin de l'ocre rouge
vestes d'ocriers
atelier de peinture avec les enfants
Atelier badigeon
malle pédagogique en atelier
Façade de l'écomusée de l'ocre
Moulin de l'ocre rouge
Boutique de l'écomusée
Extérieurs de l'écomusée
collections de pigments
Visite guidée usine d'ocre, le lavage

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Okhra - Ochre Ecomuseum
570 route d'Apt
Usine d'ocre Mathieu
84220 Roussillon

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