Unique Summer Retreat | Step into the Medieval Mountain Town of Gordes

🏛️【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.