The most beautiful village in the world is in Provence!
On February 12, 2023, the magazine "Travel + Leisure" ranked the most beautiful villages in the world and at the top of the podium is our sublime village of Gordes.
"The world is big and beautiful. Gorgeous small towns aren’t particularly hard to find (though many do require quite a bit of effort to reach). Of all the lovely locales in every corner of the globe, some spots have a picturesque quality and presence that make them truly unmissable. It’s about that inimitable blend of scenic landscapes, striking architecture, and the way that culture permeates visually.
Many pint-sized destinations dazzle, but the little gems that take your breath away don’t come around as often. Popular picks like Portofino and Gordes draw tourists from around the globe, while others such as Shirakawa-go and Ilulissat fall into the unsung heroes category. Regardless of where these small towns sit on the notoriety scale, all are worth traveling even great distances to see with your own eyes.
Gordes tends to be swarming with tourists during the summer months. But can you really blame visitors for wanting to soak in the magic of one of the most beautiful villages in France, if not the world? Perched high on a cliff above the valley, it’s a must-see destination with cobbled lanes, churches, and a monastery punctuated by lavender fields that look like they've been plucked from the pages of a storybook." by Lindsay Cohn.
Village perched on its rock, the dry stone walls, the bories, the limestone and its cobbled streets are an integral part of this haven of peace.
You can contemplate its lavender fields, its Saint Firmin church, the Abbey of Notre Dame de Sénanque which is one of the most famous places in the Luberon regional park, as well as its castle classified as historical monuments in 1931.
It links the architecture of the Middle Ages to the new art of living of the Renaissance.
For years, it has become the emblem of the Provençal village!
The village of Gordes is undoubtedly to add to your bucket list and to visit once in your life.