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Gordes Luberon Provencehe village of Gordes is an icon of the Provence. The village is perched on one of the southern of the Vaucluse's mounts. It hangs over the Calavon's valley and faces the Luberon mountain.

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Gordes is a mineral citadel and its stones glimmer underneath the shining sunset. The buildings made of flat stones reach here perfection in their techniques and in their harmony with the landscape. Gordes is naturally listed among France's most beautiful villages.

Gordes Luberon Provencehe artists of the 20th century have "discover" Gordes, mainly painters and photographers. They came after the second world war ; Marc Chagall, Jean Deyrolle and André Lhote have created in Gordes a community of artists . Famous painters Victor Vasarelly, Victor Spahn, Pol Mara, the photographer Willy Ronis have among others associated their name and a part of their work with Gordes.

 

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Gordes Luberon Provenceith growing fame, the economy of the provençal village turned to tourism. Many visitors come here to admire picturesque scenery, but do not halt for a very long time. If you stay here a few hours, you will appreciate the athmosphere of a provencal village and you may come across a personnality from show-business.
report 2007 © photos & text Vincent Flachaire
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Gordes, perched village of Provence

web site of the tourist office :
www.gordes-village.com

Gordes GPS Location :
N 43°54'39'' - E 5°12'00''
Elevation 373 metres



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