Roussillon, Vaucluse

Built on the largest ochre deposit in the world, Roussillon blazes with seventeen shades of red, orange, and yellow pigment in its cliffs, walls, and footpaths. The Sentier des Ocres walking trail winds through sculpted ochre formations eroded into chimneys and ridges. The village centre, with its ochre-washed facades and bell tower, offers strong colour photography in late-afternoon golden light.