The Luberon ochres

In this former ochre factory created by those who began the whole adventure in 1871, you can visit and discover basins, ovens, red and yellow ochre mills and a garden used to grow plants for dyeing purposes. The OKHRA Association is open to both the public and professionals for guided [...]

In this pine forests and amidst the warm and radiant colours of the cliffs, approximately 50 km of galleries were mined by hand. This mysterious labyrinth is a monumental vestige of ochre mining and today is a unique and admirable protected site which can be visited. In small groups, you [...]

This museum tells the main steps in the true adventure of the industrial activity which has impacted and continues to influence the history of the area and the life of local inhabitants since the 18th century. Industrial activity in the Apt area is characterised by three main natural [...]

Explore the geological history of Mormoiron y gypsum, clays, sands and ochres - learn about their uses, both industrial and artisanal. The museum has a very richly illustrated display. See many samples of minerals, fossils, and processed products. There is also a complete skeleton of a [...]