Roussillon, Vaucluse
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Roussillon Former ochre quarry in Roussillon | |
|---|---|
| Country | |
| Région | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur |
| Départment | Vaucluse |
| Arrondissement | Apt |
| Canton | Gordes |
| INSEE | 84102 |
| Postal Code | 84220 |
| Mayor Current Term | |
| Intercommunality | |
| Longitude | 05° 17' 37" E |
| Latitude | 43° 54' 11" N |
| Altitudes | average : 343 m minimum : 159 m maximum : 365 m |
| Area | 29.77 km² |
| Population without double-counting | 1,161 inhab. (1999) |
| Population Density | 38 inhab./km² |
It is noted for its ochre deposits.
Samuel Beckett lived there during World War II and his house can be seen there.
External links
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- [Tourist office website] (and alternate URL: [link])
- [Provence-Hideaways] Luberon Villages - Roussillon
- [Page about Roussillon] (in French)
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