Gignac lies at the end of the ochre range and is surrounded by vegetation. The village is associated with the ochre industry.
When planning a trip to Gignac, you may wish to focus on renting a holiday apartment.
Nature
The La Doa, a river associated with ochre mining, flows through Gignac. On the second day of the Tour des ocres du Luberon, Gignac is characterised by the distinctive ochre colouring of its orange sands.
Hiking
The Tour des ocres du Luberon passes through Gignac. It is part of the departmental hiking network of Vaucluse (PDIPR 84) and is designated as a GRP® by the FFRP. The GR 6 also runs through Gignac.
Culture and History
The present-day Château de Gignac was built between 1760 and 1780. The Château de Gignac retains 18th-century plasterwork. The Château de Gignac is a private residence and is listed as a Monument historique.
Gignac has a Romanesque church dating from the 12th century, with a semicircular apse.
Iron was also mined in the La Ferrière district.
