Gordes
Gordes, France
A stone village stacked on a cliff in the Luberon, best seen from the viewpoint on the road coming from Cavaillon. Park at the edge and climb the steep lanes on foot, with good shoes.
Gordes stands at 373 m in the Luberon and dates back to Gallo-Roman times. Its stone houses crowd up to the château, which was built in the 11th century and remodelled in the Renaissance. In the surrounding area are the Cistercian abbey of Sénanque, ringed by blooming lavender in summer, and the Village des Bories, with dry-stone huts near the entrance to the village.
The best-known photo spot is the viewpoint on the D15 towards Sénanque, ideally early in the morning. Leave your vehicle on the edge of the village and walk the steep, cobbled lanes in sturdy shoes. Tuesday morning is market day, when the car parks fill up especially early. April to October is the most pleasant time; September is considered a good compromise between weather and crowds.
- Nearest town
- Gordes, France
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 43.9117, 5.2003
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, July and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- France: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autoroutes; the limit drops to 110 km/h in rain. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
Nearby
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Campsites nearby
- Fontaine de Vaucluse - Parking Camping CarMotorhome stopover6 km from Gordes · 21 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Camping les Royères du PrieuréaltCampsite10 km from GordesTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Les Chênes BlancsCampsite11 km from GordesTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Camping municipalCampsite16 km from GordesTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Camping le LuberonCampsite18 km from GordesTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Mororiron Lac des SalettesMotorhome stopover18 km from Gordes · 20 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
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FAQs
Where is Gordes?
Gordes is in Gordes, France, at GPS 43.9117, 5.2003. It is about 6 km from Fontaine-de-Vaucluse.
Can you camp near Gordes?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping des Sources, about 2 km away; within 25 km there are 67 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
What is there to see near Gordes?
Places worth a stop nearby: Sénanque Abbey (2 km), Ochre Trail (8 km), Colorado Provençal (22 km) and Mont Ventoux (30 km).
When is the best time to visit Gordes?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, July and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)