The wide valleys and rolling hills of the Luberon are waiting to be explored when you book a luxury boutique hotel in Gordes-en-Provence with Small Luxury Hotels of the World. Savour the intoxicating scents of Provence from the vantage of this exquisite hilltop village.
Luxury things to do in Gordes-en-Provence
Honey-coloured stone houses wind their way upwards towards the top of one of France’s most arresting perched villages. A stroll around the steep cobbled streets of Gordes rewards you with glorious views of the lush Luberon countryside. Pick up one-off works of art and handicrafts at artisans’ studios tucked amongst medieval buildings. If you venture into the cellars of St Firmin’s Palace, you’ll discover an enthralling underworld world of troglodyte caves and subterranean olive oil presses.
Luxury art and culture in Gordes-en-Provence
In Gordes’ medieval chateau, an impressive spiral Renaissance staircase leads to an gallery devoted to the Flemish artist Pol Mara. Join impeccably dressed music lovers for open-air summer concerts in the magical setting of an outdoor theatre. A peaceful stroll around the 12th-century Cistercian Sénanque Abbey leads through serene cloisters and vivid lavender fields.
Gourmet Gordes-en-Provence
Pick up tasty treats at the Tuesday morning market in Gordes where Provençal traders sell creamy goats’ cheeses and rich cured meats. The flavours of sun-drenched Provence infuse carefully crafted dishes like slow-roasted lamb and grilled fish with truffles. Take home artisan style bottles of fruity olive oil and jars of organic honey.
Book your luxury hotel in Gordes-en-Provence with Small Luxury Hotels of the World and revel in views of endless fields of lavender and olive groves. A walk through the aromatic gardens nearby your boutique hotel piques the senses for a gourmet seafood dinner at its Michelin-starred restaurant.