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Roussillon a hilltop town



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Places to visit in the hilltown of Roussillon



Roussillon is a very atractive hilltop town in the Provence region of France.

The village can be seen at its best at sunset. The colours from the ochre cliffs that the town is built on glow in the sun.

The colour ranges from yellow orange to reddish brown.

Roussillon


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The town is famous for its dyes which were used all over the world.

The restored houses of the town show the full range of ochre shades. From apricot to burgundy to gold, mustard, russet and brown.

In the centre of the town is a small village square. The square has some nice cafes where you can sit outside overlooked by the old clock tower.

The clock tower was formerly a watch tower.

The hilltop town

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From the square you can walk up the narrow winding streets and stairways to the old church.

The church offers a great place to see the mountains and the hill villages in the Vancluse area.

Map of the town showing location of the Hotels in Roussilion

A colourful house in Roussillon

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Hotels in Roussillon

Hotel Le Clos de la Glycine

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The hotel it is conveniently located in the center of town.Making it easy to explore this picturesque village on foot.

Discover all that Roussillon has to offer with Le Clos de la Glycine as a base. All hotel's guestrooms have all the conveniences expected in a hotel in its class to suit guests' utmost comforts. In-room facilities include air conditioning, desk, hair dryer, in room safe, television, mini bar. Guests can experience the high standards of comfort while staying at this luxury Roussillon hotel with everything they need right on the site such as bar/pub, restaurant, business center

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If you want a change from a Hotel try a Gite

Gite Peacefully located in a typical Roussillon village with shops and restaurant and a true Spanish feel, this functional property is located only 5km from endless miles of golden sandy beaches.

The historical town of Perpignan awaits only 10km away. Numerous excursions within a short drive offer many varied possibilities. Hikers, cyclists and nature lovers will marvel in the beauty of the Alberes mountain range and the Cote Vermeille. Picturesque villages such as Elne, Ceret, which was once the home of Picasso, Amelie les Bains and also the stunning resort of Collioure will delight the holiday maker wishing to explore the Roussillon.

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