07/08/2026
Sentier Des Ochres: Special Edition Sample is live!
We have been preparing something special. From the ochre-rich earth of the Luberon, to our studio in Italy.
Exquisite earths by Société des Ocres de France, the last active ochre quarry in Europe and transformed into pure pigment at a historic factory in Apt, these colors carry the warmth and unmistakable character of Provence.
Special edition sample has landed!
Grab your Sentier Des Ochres: Special Edition Sample, while our supplies last.
Drawn from the ochre-rich earth of the Luberon, these warm yellows, reds, and browns have shaped the landscape and visual identity of Provence for centuries.
The story of the Luberon’s ochre began 100 to 120 million years ago, when Provence lay beneath a shallow sea. As the waters retreated, iron-rich minerals stained ancient sands in brilliant yellows and deep reds.
Time and chemistry worked together to create something extraordinary. Over time, wind and rain sculpted them into the colorful cliffs and canyons seen today.
Everything changed in the late 18th century, when French industrialist Jean-Étienne Astier developed a method for separating valuable pigment particles from the surrounding sand. By washing, filtering, and refining the material, producers could create pigments of exceptional purity and consistency.
Artists flocked south in search of that light and color. Paul Cézanne repeatedly painted the landscapes of Provence, while Vincent van Gogh, working nearby in Arles and Saint-Rémy, embraced the region’s vivid yellows, golds, and fiery earth tones.
Luberon’s extraordinary landscape became a source of inspiration in its own right. The ochre cliffs, honey-colored villages, and luminous Mediterranean light created a palette unlike anywhere else in France.
Read the full article by Barbara Noe Kennedy on our new Blog. Link in bio.
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