Roussillon Gordes and Ôkhra Pigment Workshop Provence Day Tour

The only private Provence day tour that pairs the Luberon's two most iconic villages with a hands-on ochre pigment workshop at Ôkhra, the historic ochre factory of Roussillon. Walk the Ochre Trail through cliffs of 17 shades of red and gold, grind your own pigments and paint with them, then lunch and wander in hilltop Gordes, with its Renaissance castle and sweeping Luberon views. Your private Mercedes and driver collect you from your hotel, cruise terminal, station or airport in Marseille or Aix-en-Provence, with over 15 years of experience organizing tours in the South of France. Red cliffs, stone villages and colours you make yourself: Provence at your own pace.

1. 1

   Marseille

   Pass by

   Your driver will be waiting at your chosen pickup location with a sign bearing your name — whether at Marseille cruise terminal exit, your hotel lobby or train station. Step straight into your private vehicle and depart for one of the most extraordinary landscapes in the South of France.

2. 2

   Le Sentier des Ocres

   1 hour

   Walk through one of the most extraordinary landscapes in Provence — the Sentier des Ocres, a marked trail through ochre cliffs in 17 shades of red, orange and yellow, with panoramic views over the Luberon valley. Roussillon sits on the largest ochre deposit in the world, and the colours of the rock face change with the light throughout the day. Entry approximately €3 per person, purchased on site.

3. 3

   Stop 3

   1.5 hours

   Pigment Workshop option: in a former ochre factory, a private 90-minute workshop reveals how the ochre from the surrounding cliffs becomes pigment. Your instructor guides you through three historic painting techniques and you take home your own creations, made from one of the oldest natural pigments in human history. Workshop available on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays (other days on request). With the Ochre Trail option, this time is spent exploring the village of Roussillon.

4. 4

   Gordes

   2.8 hours

   Gordes is consistently ranked among the most beautiful villages in France: a medieval hilltop village of pale stone rising above the Luberon plain, with cobbled lanes, a Renaissance castle and one of the most famous viewpoints in Provence. Enjoy lunch at your own pace (our team recommends L'Airelles, a gastronomic table with panoramic Luberon views, and can reserve it for you if you let us know when booking), then explore the village freely.

5. 5

   Marseille

   Pass by

   At the end of an extraordinary day in the heart of Provence, your driver brings you back to your chosen drop-off location comfortably and on time. Whether you are returning to your cruise ship, your hotel or your train station, your return at the agreed time is guaranteed.

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.