A while in the shoes of a worker at the ocher factory
The old ocher mill Mathieu reached a peak from 1921 to 1963 by producing every year a thousand tons of ocher sold worldwide. It belonged to the Mathieu family and employed many people from Roussillon.
Live history while visiting the factory
On the tour, you will see panels illustrated with technical drawings, photos and testimonials of the former foreman of the factory Mathieu, Elie Icard. Okhra is more than a place of memory: you will have a good time with the family discovering the origin of pigments or how to make natural paints through workshops.
Learn how to make colours
Courses and trainings allow you, throughout the year, to acquire various artistic and decorative techniques. Exhibitions are also offered regularly.
You will not leave the Ocher Ecomuseum without going through the shop full of specific books and products that will awaken your creativity.
OPENING HOURS
JANUARY
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FEBRUARY / MARCH / NOVEMBER / DECEMBER (everyday)
French bank holidays (3 zones): 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 5 p.m.
Excluding holidays: 2 to 5 p.m.
APRIL / MAY / JUNE / SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER (everyday)
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 5 p.m.
JULY / AUGUST
(everyday)
10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
RATES
Full rate
10 €
Reduced rate
7,50 €
Pass Mathieu factory + Bruoux mines
17 €
For more information by phone +33 (0)4 90 05 66 69
ACCESS
By road:
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From Marseille : 100 km // 1h15 – A7 motorway exit Cavaillon, then D900 direction Apt.
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From Montpellier : 140 km // 1h40 – A9 motorway exit Cavaillon, then D900 direction Apt.
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From Aix en Provence : 55 km // 55 min – A51 motorway exit Pertuis, then D900 direction Cadenet and Apt.
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From Lyon : 270 km // 3h - A7 motorway exit Caumont, then D900 direction Apt
