ôkhra
Live a unique experience in the old ocher factory in Roussillon!
ôkhra – Ecomuseum of ocher
ôkhra is a site for visitors, a unique place where courses for amateurs, discovery workshops for the whole family and artists’ exhibitions take place.
This old ocher factory can be visited alone, with family, friends or during group outings organized in advance. Take a guided tour, or discover the site by following the commented route.
Ochres, pigments, natural earths, dye plants, dyes, binders, tools, rare materials, practical works and beautiful books are offered by the counter on site or on this site.
Activities take place all year round, for schools and groups. Other workshops are offered on request for individual visitors, and during school holidays.
ôkhra – Ecomuseum of ocher
Heritage
ôkhra adopts a new name for the old Mathieu ocher factory in Roussillon, Provence. Previously named Conservatory of Ocher and Color, you can now call it Ecomuseum of Ocher.
Territory
Okhra’s job is also to support project leaders, businesses and communities with two specialties: Color and SCIC.
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Practical information
2 km from the village of Roussillon
Free parking
Dogs allowed
Direct bus access via line 17
Bike rental
Fire precautions
Find Us
Okhra Écomusée de l’ocre
570 route d’Apt
84220 Roussillon