Campsites in and around Gordes
If you choose to stay at a campsite to discover the charming village of Gordes in ideal conditions, you should know that there is only one campsite in Gordes, but there are 40 campsites in the Lubéron, a mountain range stretching from the Alpes de Haute-Provence to the Vaucluse.
Camping des Sources **** is the only campsite in Gordes, with 99 pitches and 43 rentals. To keep you cool, the campsite has an outdoor swimming pool, as well as table tennis, basketball and miniature golf for your entertainment.
Camping La Cerise Montolin *** is located in Melmort-du-Comtat, less than 20 km from Gordes. The campsite offers 65 pitches and 9 rentals, as well as an outdoor swimming pool. You can also choose to go horse-riding and dance evenings are organised in season.
La Sorguette *** campsite in l'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, 17 km from Gordes, offers canvas bungalows, mobile homes and tents. As for sports, you can go kayaking or hiking, as well as playing table tennis, volleyball or basketball. The campsite also offers evening entertainment.
Discover Gordes
It was built on a rocky spur 340 metres above sea level because, in the Middle Ages, the inhabitants were forced to take refuge on high ground to protect themselves from the enemy during the Wars of Religion. The consequences of this strategy bore fruit during this period and then during the Renaissance.
Just stroll through the cobbled streets of Gordes and you'll be spoilt for choice. A village of postcard colours, its various viewpoints offer magnificent scenery over the valleys of the Lubéron Natural Park.
Listed as a historic monument in 1931, the Château de Gordes was first built over a thousand years ago. Subsequently destroyed, the building came back to life in 1525 with a less austere architecture than the first, including a superb listed fireplace in the Salle d'Honneur. The château is home to a permanent exhibition and other temporary exhibitions in the summer.
Saint-Firmin's church was originally built in the 12th century, but was rebuilt in the 18th century as an imposing fortress to accommodate a larger population. Extensive restoration work was carried out in 2017, and the magnificent murals and interior woodwork can now once again be admired.
Situated less than 5 km from the centre of Gordes, in the Sénancole valley, Notre-Dame de Sénanque Abbey was founded in 1148 on the territory of Gordes. A Cistercian monastery that is still in operation, and in the image of the men who lived there and built it, the abbey, which can be visited with a guide, was listed as a historic monument for the first time in 1921, then a second time for another part of the building in 1970. Its harmonious, uncluttered architecture is the beauty of the place, where a calm, peaceful atmosphere reigns.
Listed as a historic monument for almost 50 years, the Village des bories is a collection of dry-stone huts, the oldest of which date back to the 16th century. Once used for farming, the bories include enclosures, wine vats and sheepfolds, and today bear witness to the difficult life and work of a farmer. The Village des bories is open to visitors all year round and includes enclosures, wine vats and sheepfolds.
The caves of the Palais Saint Firmin are a huge semi-troglodytic site located beneath the town of Gordes that can now be explored by tourists. A veritable underground life was organised and dug out by man in the Middle Ages. Excavation work was carried out for more than 40 years, but it wasn't until 1999 that visitors were able to immerse themselves in the hidden history of Gordes and discover some of the archaeological remains dating back more than 700 years. This fascinating tour is open to all, with lighting effects and audio guides all year round, but must be booked in advance between October and April.