The ocher rocks offer a very special play of colors from rich yellow to warm orange to bright red. The ocher industry once flourished here, today you can explore the bizarre rocky landscape on a bike tour or hike.
Gordes is a hilltop village that attracts a lot of people due in large part to its magnificent view. What is less known, however, is its part under the village: "The caves of Saint Saturnin" A real underground village.
The gorges were carved into the limestone over 6 million years. The sand at your feet testifies to the fact that this area was once part of the seabed.