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Gordes
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One of the best-known (and most upscale) villages in the Luberon. It is listed among the "Most Beautiful Villages of France" thanks to its surroundings and rich heritage (château, abbeys, historic homes, hamlets, etc.).
Overview of Gordes
Gordes is one of the best-known (and most upscale) villages in the Luberon. It is listed among the "Most Beautiful Villages of France" thanks to its surroundings and rich heritage (château, abbeys, historic homes, hamlets, etc.).
Key facts
- Type of place: village.
- Tourist interest: (must-see or highly recommended).
- Location: in the Vaucluse, more specifically in the Luberon Regional Nature Park.
- Distances:
- Local time: .
- Population: 1,961 inhabitants (2014).
- Area: 48.04 km²
- Altitude: from 111 to 635 m.
- Website: http://www.gordes-village.com
History of Gordes
What to see and do in Gordes
Perched on a rock overlooking the plain, the village with its historic homes and narrow streets is dominated by its imposing Renaissance château and church. It is one of the "Most Beautiful Villages of France."
Notre-Dame de Sénanque Abbey
West of the village, this 12th-century Cistercian abbey can be visited (in part). It also offers "spiritual retreats".
West of the village, this 12th-century Cistercian abbey can be visited (in part). It also offers "spiritual retreats".
Bories Village of Gordes
About 2 km from the village centre, this site (which is also an open-air museum) is an old cluster of around twenty dry-stone huts used for agriculture and mainly seasonal purposes.
About 2 km from the village centre, this site (which is also an open-air museum) is an old cluster of around twenty dry-stone huts used for agriculture and mainly seasonal purposes.
Museums in Gordes:
Gordes Castle-Museum
It was once the Vasarely Museum (which owned it) before becoming the Pol Mara Museum, featuring 200 works by this Belgian painter-illustrator. The building itself is also a historic monument open to visitors.
It was once the Vasarely Museum (which owned it) before becoming the Pol Mara Museum, featuring 200 works by this Belgian painter-illustrator. The building itself is also a historic monument open to visitors.
In the surrounding area
Luberon Regional Nature Park
À cheval sur deux départements, le petit massif montagneux du Luberon est un haut lieu touristique de la région. On peut y découvrir de jolis petits villages (dont Gordes) et y faire de belles randonnées.
À cheval sur deux départements, le petit massif montagneux du Luberon est un haut lieu touristique de la région. On peut y découvrir de jolis petits villages (dont Gordes) et y faire de belles randonnées.
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Luberon Regional Nature Park
★★★ À cheval sur deux départements, le petit massif montagneux du Luberon est un haut lieu touristique de la région. On peut y découvrir de…
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Notre-Dame de Sénanque Abbey
★★ West of the village, this 12th-century Cistercian abbey can be visited (in part). It also offers "spiritual retreats".
Gordes Castle-Museum
★★ It was once the Vasarely Museum (which owned it) before becoming the Pol Mara Museum, featuring 200 works by this Belgian…
Bories Village of Gordes
★★ About 2 km from the village centre, this site (which is also an open-air museum) is an old cluster of around twenty dry-stone huts used for…
Gordes Glass and Stained Glass Museum
★ Glass and its presence in art, everyday life, and science.