The Hilltop Town of Gordes, Provence

The hilltop village of Gordes in the Luberon area of the plain of Vaucluse, Provence, traces its roots to neolithic times. Today it is a tourist mecca, maintaining its reputation as "one of the most beautiful villages in France" by strict architectural controls. Late afternoon sun adds a warm glow to the stone walls.

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