WHAT TO SEE & DO
Overview Table
| Name | Appeal | Type | Visit | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Viewpoint over the Village | ✦✦✦✦✦ | Panorama | Self | Free |
| 2 | Village Itself | ✦✦✦✦✧ | Village | Self | Free |
| 3 | Viewpoint | ✦✦✦✧✧ | Panorama | Self | Free |
| 4 | St. Firimin Church | ✦✧✧✧✧ | Chuch | Self | Free |
| 5 | St. Firmin Caves | ✦✧✧✧✧ | Cave Dwellings | Self | Paid € |
| 6 | Gordes Castle | ✦✧✧✧✧ | Castle + Exhibits | Self | Paid € |
| 7 | Food Market | ✦✧✧✧✧ | Food Market | Self | Free |
1. Viewpoint over the Village
Appeal ✦✦✦✦✦
Type Panorama
Visit Self-guided
Cost Free
The Viewpoint over Gordes offers a stunning panoramic vista of the village and the surrounding Luberon countryside. From this spot, visitors can take in the picturesque rooftops of Gordes and the rolling hills that frame the horizon.
2. Village Itself
Appeal ✦✦✦✦✧
Type Walking Around
Visit Self-guided
Cost Free
Exploring the village of Gordes is like stepping back in time, with its labyrinth of narrow, cobblestone streets and beautifully preserved stone houses.
The village is situated on a slope with streets that rise and fall, and the main area with the square is located at the top and is relatively flat.
3. Viewpoint
Appeal ✦✦✦✧✧
Type Panorama
Visit Self-guided
Cost Free
This viewpoint offers a panorama from the village to the countryside.
It is located at the right-angle junction of Rue du Belvédère.
Descending a little further, there is a rectangular terrace where you can sit and enjoy the same view.
4. St. Firimin Church
Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Type Church
Visit Self-guided
Cost Free
French Name
Église Saint-Firmin
The village church, with its colorful interior, dates back to the 18th century and was built to replace the former medieval church.
🏞️ Google Images Overview – Exterior
5. St. Firmin Caves
Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Type Cave Dwellings
Visit Self-guided
Cost Paid
French Name
Caves du Palais Saint-Firmin
The St. Firmin Caves are a series of ancient cave dwellings that reveal another aspect of the village’s past, as it was here, beneath the houses, that craftsmanship took place.
🏞️ Google Images Overview – Interior
6. Gordes Castle
Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Type Castle + Exhibitions
Visit Self-guided
Cost Paid
French Name
Château de Gordes
The Château de Gordes was built starting in the 11th century and was renovated during the Renaissance in the 16th century. It features, among other things, an enormous fireplace.
The château hosts exhibitions throughout the year.
🏞️ Google Images Overview – Interior
7. Food Market
Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Type Outdoor Food Market
Visit Self-guided
Cost Free
French Name
Marché de Gordes
The Gordes market takes place on Tuesday mornings. It’s a small market featuring both food and craft items.
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