Roussillon

Roussillon sits atop Mount Rouge (Red Mountain) at above 1,000 feet above sea level and reminds one of Santa Fe if it sat on a hill top. It has been a protected village since 1943 and has benefited from a complete absence of modern development. This was our last stop of the day before heading on back to Noves.
Roussillon
Roussillon. Ochre deposits.
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Roussillon.
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Roussillon. It has one of the biggest ochre deposits in the world and is famous for its magnificent red cliffs and ochre quarries. The red, yellow and brown…
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Roussillon.
Roussillon
These two little donkeys really cracked me up. They were truly enjoying the late afternoon sun.
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