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Places to visit and stay in Gordes


Gordes is a small hilltop village in Provence, France.

It has a population of 2,000. All the buildings are made of the same kind of stones.

One of the first things you notice is the castle which is right in the centre of the village.

You can see it in the photo below.


The hill town of Gordes


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Gordes castle


Gordes castle picture


On a Tuesday morning there is a local street market.

You can buy fresh produce local Provencal dishes, clothes, cds etc.

The village has two bread shops you can buy fresh bread or delicious pastries just the smell makes you hungry.

Behind the village a narrow road takes you to the Plateau de Vaucluse an area of valleys and forests.

While you are in the area you must visit the Abbaye de Sénanque only 2 miles away it is in a little valley.

A community of Cistercian monks live there they produce honey and lavender to help with the costs of the Abbey.

The 12th century Abbey is open to the public for a small entry fee. You can buy the honey and lavender items in the Abbey

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Hotel La Bastide de Gordes


Charming Hotel situated in the village center.

Overlooking the Luberon Valley and the Alpilles Mountains.

La Bastide de Gordes and SPA a member of HOTELS AND PREFERENCE is located in Gordes one of the most beautiful village in France

Built into the old ramparts of Gordes this 16th century residence is a luxury hotel with all the residential splendour combining charm refinement comfort

The hotel provides rest and relaxation in the calm of the terrace and gardens or by the heated swimming pool overlooking the valley

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The narrow road in gordes


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