Jan 9, 2017
Ocher Trail: Roussilon, France
At the western edge of the Luberon's ochre country, russet-red Roussillon sits on a hill 10 km / 6 miles east of Gordes and is one of the Plus Beaux Villages de France (Most Beautiful Villages of France).
The sudden explosion of brilliant colour in the landscape - set off by green forests of pines and oaks - comes as a dramatic surprise as you drive through this area. It's caused by iron oxide deposits in the sandy soil, whose origins can be traced back millions of years, when Provence was under water.
Information provided by: http://www.marvellous-provence.com
Photo: Hans
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