The hill town of Gordes France

Places to visit 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

Gordes castle

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

Map of the area around Gordes

Hotels in Gordes

Gordes has a good choice of hotels to stay at try here

for the best deals on Hotels in Gordes

Hotel La Bastide de Gordes

Charming Hotel situated in the village center.

Overlooking the Luberon Valley and the Alpilles Mountains.

Hotel La Bastide de Gordes

The narrow road in gordes

If you liked the hill town of Gordes try the town Roussillon

Aix en Provence

try our French shop

Check out the weather in France

If you have any photos of the hill town of Goerdes or have a holiday property to let or a house for sale in the area. That you want to promote feel free to add it with the simple form below there is no charge for this service

Add a photo and caption or just an update on your visit or your property details

Do you have a great photo or info about this town or have a property to sell or rent ? Share it!

Enter Your Title

Tell Us Your where the photo was taken or any info about the town [ ? ]

Upload A Picture (optional) [ ? ]

Add Picture Caption (optional)

Author Information (optional)

To receive credit as the author, enter your information below.

Your Name	(first or full name)
Your Location	(ex. City, State, Country)

Submit Your Contribution

Check box to agree to these submission guidelines.

(You can preview and edit on the next page)

Brittany House for sale

This weeks featured Property

Lovely House And Gardens.

Very good value

Situated on the edge of the

thriving village of Poullaouen

which has good amenities,

including a post office,school,

bakers, Mini-market

all within a few minutes walking distance

Special airfare to Paris

Flight deals

Hotel Hermitage Gantois

Lille

Hotel Hermitage Gantois Lille

Housed in a 15th-century listed building with many original features, this contemporary hotel, opened in 2003, is centrally located within a kilometre of Lille’s old town and Grand’Place. Louis XV-style and Philippe Starck designed chairs complement the historical features of the air-conditioned guestrooms.

Hotel Hermitage Gartois

Hotel Duret Paris

The Hotel Duret is ideally located between Place de l Étoile and Porte Maillot, just a few steps away from the Champs Élysées and the Palais de Congrès, in one of the most prestigious areas of Paris.

The property is placed in a typical, calm Parisian street, and offers an elegant yet intimate atmosphere, a heaven of quietness and pleasure.

Hotel Duret Paris

Visit our new sites

Vintage Toys

Vintage Silver

Antique Quilts