The Hillside Village of Roussillon, France
Andrea Basso
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The Hillside Village of Roussillon, France
Andrea Basso
Andrea Basso www.flickr.com/photos/…
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France The Hillside Village of Roussillon

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The amazing hillside village of Roussillon, another of the "Beaux Villages de France" is based on the ochre deposits in the region, which were once mined, and make for the wonderful colors of the buildings. This is the classic postcard shot.

Photography Tips

Arrive early for the sunrise; the front light gives the best coloration of the buildings which is what makes this shot so classic. Go to the upper viewing lot to the east of the city and WATCH your step as the hills are steep and deep; you will NOT walk away from a fall!
Visit the Location for the blue hour - the rocks are illuminated!

Travel Information

Plenty of street parking in the city or if you go on market day, Thursday, it will outside the city but that is certainly an experience to be enjoyed.
Spot Type Outdoor
Crowd Factor A decent amount of people
Best Timing Sunset
Sunrise & Sunset 07:40 - 17:09 | current local time: 23:09
Photo Themes Landscape Sunrise village

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Thank you Dan Froese for creating this photo spot in France and Ulrich Abels, Andrea Basso, Ai Lin Szwoch for improving it with additional photos or content.
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