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5 Reasons to Visit Gordes, a Luberon Village Where Time Almost Stands Still

October 30, 2026

Gordes is one of several perched villages in Provence’s Luberon Valley. Constructed on a hillside, the village appears to cascade down the slope from the castle near the top. This dramatic setting and its historical significance make Gordes a popular destination for visitors. Here are five reasons Gordes should be on your Provencal itinerary. In …

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Exploring Provence the Luberon Villages and Beyond

May 12, 2021

I thought it was time to revisit something I did soon after starting this blog to do an A-Z of the Luberon and Vaucluse. I started it all those years ago, before we had bought the house, and with much less knowledge than we have now. Also, I never actually got past P, and as …

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Top Charming Places in Provence to Visit on Your Next Trip

April 29, 2021

If you decide to visit Provence, you need a guide on its worth-see touristic places. In the article, we will guide you through the most worthwhile and unforgettable places. Let’s Explore Provence Have you ever been to Paris? Do you want to experience the beauty of the country and visit the south of France? In …

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Lunch in Gordes at Restaurant Le Mas

July 13, 2020

With confinement measures now making way for a return to normality, many of us are relishing our newly reclaimed freedom to eat out and visit favourite restaurants once more. And as part of that freedom, I, for one, am embracing the sheer joy and novelty of not having to cook for myself yet again, which …

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Luberon Villages Why Visit Beautiful Gordes?

May 5, 2020

Every time we come to our home in Sablet, in the Provence region of France, we head toward the Luberon mountain to visit one or more of the small hilltop villages in that area. Many times, Gordes is one of the villages we visit, especially if we are touring first-time visitors around Provence. Beautiful Luberon Villages …

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A Visit to Provence and Les Plus Beaux Villages de France

June 11, 2019

There’s a new obsession running around in my head: “visit as many of France’s ‘Les Plus Beaux Villages‘ as I possibly can.” So far, I’ve seen only 10 out of some 156 “authentic” Les Plus Beaux Villages. I have a lot of travelling to do. Les Plus Beaux Villages There are 156 communities in France …

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Three Places In Provence To Visit More Than Once

November 16, 2018

A Guest Post: Janice Chung is a retired school Principal from Toronto, Canada who travels to France frequently to discover new sights and experiences. Her blog, Francetraveltips.com shares all types of unique experiences not always found in travel guides. She often writes about active activities in France and has participated in a number of running races …

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Gordes

5 Reasons to Visit Gordes, a Luberon Village Where Time Almost Stands Still

Exploring Provence the Luberon Villages and Beyond

Top Charming Places in Provence to Visit on Your Next Trip

Lunch in Gordes at Restaurant Le Mas

Luberon Villages Why Visit Beautiful Gordes?

A Visit to Provence and Les Plus Beaux Villages de France

Three Places In Provence To Visit More Than Once

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