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🏛️【Summer in Gordes: The Stone Village of Provence】 Destination: Gordes 🗺️ Location: Vaucluse, Southern France, in the heart of the Luberon Mountains ✨ Tags: Southern France Village | Dry Stone Architecture | Lavender Fields | Artistic Atmosphere 💡 If you dream of a summer where you wake up in a stone house, sunlight streams through the shutters, and just outside your door are lavender fields and bustling markets, then Gordes is a must-visit. This cliffside village looks like a "terrace village" hanging on the slope, with dry stone houses, arched alleys, and olive trees painting a medieval lifestyle. ✨ Why Visit: ✔ Filming location of the movie "A Good Year" ✔ Beautiful year-round, but lavender blooms in July–August ✔ The village square's outdoor cafés and art galleries are perfect for relaxing and unwinding 🎡 Things to Do: 1️⃣ Capture the panoramic view 📸 The viewing platform at the village entrance offers the best spot to see the stone village cascading down the hillside—a sight to fall in love with. 2️⃣ Stroll through alleys and explore shops Avoid midday heat and wander the cobblestone alleys in the morning or at dusk. Discover galleries, fragrance shops, and handmade pottery stores, soaking in the artistic slow life. 3️⃣ Visit Sénanque Abbey and Lavender Fields Just a 10-minute drive from Gordes, this iconic spot features rows of lavender in front of the abbey, peaking in July. 4️⃣ Tuesday Market (Highly Recommended in July–August) Shop for local olive oil, lavender sachets, French linen tablecloths, and Southern France pottery—full of life and charm. 📸 Photography Tips: 📷 Capture the panoramic view from the village entrance 📷 Soft light in the alleys at sunset 📷 Dreamy shots of Sénanque Abbey and lavender fields 📷 Café front portraits with a French woven hat, wicker basket, and fresh flowers 👗 Outfit Suggestions: Ladies: French floral maxi dresses or linen camisole dresses are perfect Pair with straw hats and woven bags for a magazine-worthy look Men: Light-colored linen shirts and pants for a relaxed yet stylish vibe 🚗 Transportation Tips: Driving is recommended; about 1 hour from Avignon No external vehicles allowed in the village; park at the foot of the hill and walk up Sénanque Abbey is a 10-minute drive from Gordes; visit in the morning during summer to avoid harsh sunlight 🎒 Travel Essentials: ✅ Sun hat and sunglasses (long exposure to sunlight in the mountain village) ✅ Walking shoes/sandals (cobblestone paths in the village) ✅ Cash and small change (markets and artisan shops often accept cash only) ✅ A camera or phone with a telephoto lens (great for capturing distant views) In Gordes, time seems to slow down, and every step feels like walking through poetry under the sun. This is my ideal summer in Southern France, embracing the art of slow living.

Summer in Provence is the best time to witness the blooming sunflowers. Vast fields of golden sunflowers set against the backdrop of blue skies and white clouds create a picturesque scene reminiscent of an oil painting. For photography, it is recommended to shoot during early morning or sunset when the light is soft, allowing you to capture the details and layers of the sunflowers. Using a low-angle shot with the sky as the background can emphasize the vastness of the flower fields. In terms of transportation, renting a car is the best option after taking a train to major cities like Avignon or Aix-en-Provence. Sunflower fields are scattered across the region, and public transportation is relatively inconvenient. Summer visits require careful planning to avoid peak crowds. Exploring Provence by car offers the most flexibility, allowing you to enjoy the stunning scenery along the way. Starting from Avignon, you can visit other attractions in southern France. While places like Arles and Saint-Rémy can be reached by bus and combined into a day trip, other destinations often require transfers and more time. Unless you have a relaxed schedule, it is recommended to join a local tour or rent a car for convenience.

Summer in Provence is the season when lavender blooms, transforming vast fields into a fairytale-like purple paradise. As I strolled through the fields, the fragrant aroma of lavender filled the air, bringing a sense of tranquility and joy. The local farmers' markets offer lavender essential oils and handmade soaps, exuding a charming rustic vibe. At dusk, the setting sun casts its glow over the fields, enhancing the romantic allure of the purple landscape. The natural beauty and serene lifestyle of Provence have made me fall deeply in love with this enchanting land.

💜 "Provence, the home of lavender, is also synonymous with art and slow life. The air here is filled with flowers and sunshine, and every frame is like a movie screen!" - Today I share an in-depth tour guide to unlock the romance and poetry of Provence! ✨ · 🌸Best time to travel & lavender flowering period - Flowering period: late June to mid-August, July is the peak of bloom! · ✅Must-visit flower fields: 1️⃣ Valensole: The largest lavender field in Southern France, the endless purple sea, the filming location of the Qiongyue drama "A Dream of a Curtain", a photo is like a postcard. · 2️⃣ Sault: A small treasure land with few tourists and sprawling flower fields, suitable for quiet flower viewing while avoiding the crowds. · 3️⃣ Senanque Abbey: Postcard classic camera location, but the flower fields are fenced off by barbed wire, early morning or evening shooting is recommended to avoid the crowds. · ⚠️ Tips: On the third Sunday of July, Valensole will host a Lavender Festival with traditional parades and markets. · 🏞️ Must-see attractions & ways to play recommendations 1️⃣ Lake Holy Cross & Grand Canyon of Verdun The lake is sapphire-studded in the canyon and can be boated or hiked, overlooking the wonders of emerald green and sapphire blue. · 2️⃣ Stone City Gordes Miyazaki’s “Castle in the Sky” prototype, a medieval cliff town with a great perspective overlooking lavender fields. · 3️⃣ Roussillon The orange-red town with ocher landscape has a strong artistic atmosphere and is a source of inspiration for painters. · 4️⃣ Arles Van Gogh’s sunflower fields and the setting of Starry Sky follow the artist’s footsteps. · 5️⃣ Old Port Marseille & Isle of Ives Sample authentic bouillabaisse and visit the mysterious prison island in The Count of Monte Cristo. · 🏡 Accommodation recommendations 🔸Le Phébus & Spa Hotel: Located between Gold and Roussillon, Michelin restaurant, stone pool, intimate villa, wake up early in the morning to the scent of lavender. 🔸Value for money: 3-star hotels (such as Avignon City Center) Prices around 60-100 euros/night with breakfast and infrastructure are suitable for budget parties. · 🚗 Transportation guide - Self-driving: Most recommended! Flexible exploration of flower fields and towns, car rental around 30-50 euros/day. - High-speed rail: Paris → Avignon (3 hours), then change to a bus or rent a car. - Local tours: Convenient but tight day trips, suitable for checking in classic attractions. · 📌Travel Tips 1️⃣ Sunscreen essentials: Southern France has strong sunshine, hats, sunglasses, high-power sunscreen cream is indispensable! 2️⃣ Shooting time: Early morning or evening soft light, avoid noon top light. 3️⃣ Respect the flower field: do not step or pick, some areas have fences, civilized photography oh. 4️⃣ Dress suggestion: white long dress, straw hat, light color clothing, with purple flowers perfect match! · “There is no Peach Blossom Land in Provence, but life here itself is poetry.” - Take this guide and encounter a purple dream in Southern France! 💜

#TravelGuide #EuropeTravel #OverseasTravel Provence, a romantic travel destination in the south of France filled with the scent of lavender and sunshine From gorgeous flower fields to medieval villages and the blue Mediterranean coast — let's go together to Provence, where every moment is as beautiful as a postcard. 🌸 When is a good time to go? ✅ Spring (April~June) The warm weather and green meadows are perfect for a quiet village walk and winery tour ✅ Summer (June~August) The peak of lavender & sunflower season! Provence is at its most gorgeous, but as it is a popular tourist destination, you must book accommodations and rental cars in advance 📍 Must-visit places 💜 Lavender field attractions (mid-June to early August) • Valensole: An endless sea of ​​purple lavender • Sault: Located in a highland, the flowers bloom late and there are fewer people, so you can enjoy them leisurely 🏡 Fairytale-like villages • Avignon: A historic city where the Papal Palace once stood, must-see attractions such as the Papal Palace and Pont Saint-Bénézet • Gordes: A picturesque village built on a hill, a photo spot overlooking the entire Luberon region • Roussillon: Famous for its red cliffs and brick buildings, colorful colors that are Instagram-worthy 🌊 Mediterranean-themed attractions • Calanques coastal cliffs: Between Marseille and Cassis, a spectacular view of white cliffs and emerald sea • Sainte-Croix Lake (Lac de Sainte-Croix): Kayaking and swimming are both possible! Healing time in the clear nature 🚗 Transportation tips ✅ Rental car (highly recommended) There are many small towns, so you can freely adjust the route & enjoy the natural scenery ✅ Train Paris-Avignon high-speed train (TGV) takes about 3 hours. Suitable for long-distance travel ✅ Local tour or car sharing service If driving is burdensome, we recommend small-scale tours or Korean-language guided tours! 🍽️ Must-eat foods in Provence • Nice-style salad (Salade Niçoise): full of fresh ingredients such as tuna, olives, and eggs • Ratatouille: a healthy traditional dish made with simmered seasonal vegetables • Lavender ice cream: a dessert full of the scent of flowers that can only be found in lavender fields From exotic landscapes and fragrant lavender to quiet village alleys in the sunshine — Provence itself is a travel destination that looks like a scene from a movie How about going on a trip to find your own romance this spring or summer?

📍Provence Valensole 🚘2 hours from Nice Time: Mid-May to July ✅Provence is the region with the highest lavender production in the world (90% of the world's lavender is produced here) ✅Although it is private property, there is no entrance fee ✅Many reviews mention that there are a lot of bees in the lavender fields, but they are not aggressive, so there is no need to worry too much