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You have a rendezvous with people passionate about their occupation !
They will explain the local fauna and flora, how color pigments are extracted and how they will be utilized.
They will share their knowledge with you and their experiences rich in emotions.
You will be amazed by these sites unique in France, with a thousand and one colors
You can observe the contrast of the sun on these red and gold walls, combined with the pine and cedar forest, drawn like a living picture.
Day 1 : Arrival:
Day 2 : Promenade in a calèche through the Luberon landscape and its ochers.
Together with Ollivier, a native of the region and lover of his land, you will cross unique paths. He will make you experience his passion for the Luberon.
He will also have you sample the organic fruit juices and wines that he produces.
DURATION : 2 hours, starting at 10:00 a.m.
Day 3 : On the track of the ocher makers.
- In the morning, a guided visit of the Bruoux mines in Gargas.
You will be immersed in the ore and the subterranean extraction techniques.
- Free promenade on the ochers’ path and guided visit of the conservatory of ochers.
You will discover the geological history and the open-air extraction technique as well as the various steps in the treatment of the ores.
Day 4 : DISCOVERY OF THE PROVENÇAL COLORADO
- Guided visit to see the washing of the ocher.
- Free hike through this exceptional natural site.
Duration: 1 hour -
You will receive a travel notebook indicating the road to follow.
For an additional fee, a GPS may be offered to assist you in following the hiking path.
Departure
- The hike can be adapted to your level (1 h, 3 h, 6 h..).
- A GPS to follow the hiking path.
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Meals available upon request
For an extra fee a naturalist or high mountain guide can be there upon request.