45 Most Colorful Cities Around The World You'll Want To Visit

31. Roussillon, France: The Ochre Village of Provence

Set atop one of the world’s largest ochre deposits, Roussillon wears its pigment proudly. The entire village glows in warm tones—burnt orange, sienna, deep terracotta—blending seamlessly into the surrounding cliffs. As you stroll its winding lanes, you’ll see shutters painted turquoise for contrast, lavender bunches drying in doorways, and painters attempting to capture the elusive glow of dusk. Roussillon doesn’t rely on saturated brights—it revels in earth tones that reflect centuries of Provençal artistry. The result? A town that feels sun-baked, storied, and utterly cinematic.