Gordes is a fortified village (ca. 2000 inhabitants) on top of a hill in the Provence country-side. The site was first occupied by Celts and then by Romans, who…
A castle and a church dominate the city.
The castle (left) and St Firmin church (center).
Gordes is located in the Lubéron area.
A medieval castle was built before 1031; it was transformed and enlarged during the Renaissance.
The south wall (picture) is on the cliff side while the north wall faces the land path to Gordes, from where invasions were possible. As a result, there are…
The steeple of St Firmin church topped with a typical wrought iron structure.
The church (right side) was erected in the mid-18th century. The steeple is from a former church located there, and which dated back from the 11-12th…
Saint-Firmin church.
Saint-Firmin church.
Saint-Firmin church.
Saint-Firmin church.
Saint-Firmin church.
