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Roussillon

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France · Europe

About Roussillon

Roussillon works well as a base: 10 minutes from Gargas, 13km from Colorado Provençal.

Roussillon is a town located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. With a population of 1,254, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Roussillon sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Roussillon to your route.

About Roussillon

Roussillon (French pronunciation: [ʁusijɔ̃] ; Occitan: Rossilhon) is a commune in the Vaucluse department of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in Southeastern France. It is a member of Les Plus Beaux Villages de France (The Most Beautiful Villages of France) Association. Roussillon lies within the borders of the

Read more Natural Regional Park of Luberon. In the French natural regional parks system, new economic activities may be developed only if they are sustainable. It is noted for its large ochre deposits found in the clay surrounding the village. Ochres are pigments ranging from yellow and orange to red. One of the former ochre quarries can be visited via the "Sentier des Ocres" (Ochre Path), a walk of either 30 or 60 minutes through the old workings.

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Where is Roussillon located?

Roussillon is located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, Europe. The coordinates are 43.9024 latitude, 5.2927 longitude.

What is the population of Roussillon?

Roussillon has a population of approximately 1,254 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
1,254
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
43.9024, 5.2927

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in France

Police
17
Ambulance
15
Fire
18
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.

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Worth the detour from Roussillon

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Gordes

A stunning hilltop village of white stone houses perched dramatically above the Luberon valley.

7 km · about 15 min drive

landmark

Abbaye de Sénanque

A serene 12th-century Cistercian abbey framed by its own postcard rows of summer lavender.

9 km · about 15 min drive

waterfall

Fontaine-de-Vaucluse

France's most powerful spring gushes from the foot of a cliff into an impossibly green pool.

13 km · about 25 min drive

natural wonder

Colorado Provençal

Former ochre quarries near Rustrel sculpted into surreal fairy chimneys and crimson canyons.

13 km · about 25 min drive

famous road

Gorges de la Nesque Road

A serene Provençal balcony drive (D942) winding above a 400 m-deep limestone canyon near Mont Ventoux, with the Belvédère de Castellaras as its showpiece viewpoint.

17 km · about 20 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Plateau de Sault Lavender Fields

Endless rows of purple lavender perfume the high Vaucluse plateau every summer beneath Mont Ventoux.

23 km · about 25 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Mont Ventoux Summit Viewpoint

The 'Beast of Provence' at 1,912 metres, a barren lunar summit offering views from the Alps to the Mediterranean on clear days.

30 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Palais des Papes

The largest Gothic palace in the world, serving as the seat of Western Christianity during the 14th century.

39 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Roussillon

  • 17 kmGorges de la Nesque RoadA serene Provençal balcony drive (D942) winding above a 400 m-deep limestone canyon near Mont Ventoux, with the Belvédère de Castellaras as its showpiece viewpoint.
  • 23 kmPlateau de Sault Lavender FieldsEndless rows of purple lavender perfume the high Vaucluse plateau every summer beneath Mont Ventoux.
  • 30 kmMont Ventoux Summit ViewpointThe 'Beast of Provence' at 1,912 metres, a barren lunar summit offering views from the Alps to the Mediterranean on clear days.
  • 39 kmPont Saint-Bénézet (Pont d'Avignon)The famous half-bridge of the children's song, jutting into the Rhône beneath Avignon's papal ramparts.
  • 56 kmLavender Fields of ValensoleVast purple lavender plateaus that bloom spectacularly from mid-June to mid-August across the Valensole plain.
  • 69 kmNotre-Dame de la Garde ViewpointMarseille's 'Bonne Mere' basilica crowns a 149 m limestone peak reachable by a winding drive, with a sweeping 360-degree panorama over the Old Port, the Frioul islands and the Calanques.

Driving in France

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.85/litre
Motorway tolls
~€10.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

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