Gordes is one of the most iconic hilltop villages in southern France—and honestly, it’s hard to believe it’s real when you first see it. It’s the kind of view that makes you stop in your ...

A view of the Abbey of Senanque in Gordes, Provence, France. Franco Origlia / Getty Gordes dates back to Roman times, but the village as we know it emerged during the 11th century when its chateau ...

This beautiful village in France feels like it comes straight out of a storybook. There's plenty to do here for history buffs, nature lovers, and foodies.

This charming hilltop village, with its postcard-perfect winding streets, overlooks forests and is said to have inspired the ...

France, Provence region, Gordes City, (Photo by: Prisma by Dukas/Universal Images Group via Getty ... Ray of light above Senanque Abbey in Gordes village, Provence. Moment Editorial/Getty Images.

La Bastide de Gordes was awarded France’s ultra-prestigious ‘palace’ rating in 2016 – and it’s fully deserved. This is a seriously sumptuous and refined retreat in one of the most ...

Because Provence is a rather vast region, it’s best to rent a car and plan out each day to include a few villages or attractions. Some of the most scenic towns, like Gordes and Roussillon, are ...

The striking hilltop town of Gordes in Provence, France. Credit: See me on Flickr account-metal543. 3. SHOP THE MARKETS. Advertisement.

Gordes, one of Provence's finest villages Naturally, you get things wrong. A year or two ago, I took a Lavender Tour to the lavender fields – to find they’d already been harvested.