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Gordes
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Gordes

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France
Les Plus Beaux Villages de France
Coordinates
43.9119, 5.2008
Population
1 661 (2023)
Elevation
373 m
Terrain
Hilltop

Location

Perched above the Luberon valley, Gordes is built almost entirely from the pale stone quarried beneath it — walls, roofs, and streets in a single material. The Sénanque Abbey lies a short drive into the surrounding hills.

LuberonProvenceochre stone
Getting There & Staying Nearby
Nearest airport
Avignon–Provence Airport 24 km
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Nearest station
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Staying nearby
Provençal mas & boutique stays
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Nearby
Luberon hiking, lavender season, Sénanque Abbey
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