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Things to see in Gordes (France): 30 places and when to go
Gordes is a town in France, and this site lists 30 places in and around it, mainly Nature (15), Wildlife (13), History (8). The best known are Abbaye Notre-Dame de Sénanque, Vaucluse Spring and Cathédrale Saint-Véran. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 15 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 44. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- France · 43.8868, 5.1774
- Places
- 30 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (15) · Wildlife (13) · History (8) · Food and drink (5) · Museums and art (2) · Temples (1)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- MRS Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône, 50 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Bastidon du Pradon, at 706 m.
What to see in Gordes
The places in and around Gordes, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Abbaye Notre-Dame de SénanqueHistory4.7 km
- Vaucluse SpringNature5.0 km
- Cathédrale Saint-VéranHistory · Temples13 km
- Ancien cimetière juifHistory12 km
- Pont JulienHistory · Architecture11 km
- Village des BoriesMuseum2.3 km
- Château du Marquis de SadeGallery9.7 km
- Arc antiqueHistory13 km
- Dolmen de l'UbacArchaeological site5.5 km
- ArchNatural arch7.1 km
- Bastidon du PradonHiking9.1 km
- Château La CanorgueWinery13 km
- Domaine de la CitadelleWinery5.0 km
- ENS Forêt des cèdres du LuberonProtected area11 km
- ENS La forêt de la Pérégrine et du ravin du DéfendProtected area12 km
- ENS La forêt départementale de VénasqueProtected area13 km
- ENS Le site des platrièresProtected area11 km
- ENS Les Près des PoulivetsProtected area4.8 km
- ENS Les zones humides du Calavon (secteur Goult - Est)Protected area8.8 km
- ENS Les zones humides du Calavon (secteur Goult - giratoire)Protected area8.0 km
- ENS Les zones humides du Calavon (secteur Goult -Ouest)Protected area4.9 km
- ENS Les zones humides du Calavon (secteur Goult - Sud)Protected area7.3 km
- ENS Les zones humides du Calavon (secteur Oppède)Protected area3.8 km
- ENS multisites Les zones humides du CalavonProtected area4.7 km
And the other 6, by what you come to do:
- Food and drink: La Royère, Marché d'Intérêt National de Cavaillon, Orgâmic
- Nature: Réserve biologique dirigée du Petit Luberon, Réserve biologique intégrale du Petit Luberon
- Hot springs: Spa Luberon Provence
When to go to Gordes
The best time to visit Gordes is April to October; also possible: November to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:04
- FebPossible10:15
- MarPossible11:38
- AprBest time13:13
- MayBest time14:33
- JunBest time15:16
- JulBest time14:58
- AugBest time13:49
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:45
- NovPossible9:24
- DecPossible8:44
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 44. In April, 30 of the 30 places are at their best.
When to go to France in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Gordes
The nearest main airport is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS, Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône), 50 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Caumont-sur-Durance25 places21 km
- La Barben25 places29 km
- Le Barroux39 places30 km
- Avignon50 places30 km
- Les Baux-de-Provence32 places33 km
- Saint-Trinit10 places33 km
And all of France, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Gordes?
The best known: Abbaye Notre-Dame de Sénanque, Vaucluse Spring, Cathédrale Saint-Véran, Ancien cimetière juif, Pont Julien. In all, 30 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Gordes?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 15 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 44.
How do you get to Gordes?
The nearest main airport is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS), 50 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Gordes as the destination and these 30 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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