Gordes

Because Gordes sits so majestically above the plain, it has been called, "The Parthenon of Provence." Coming around a winding turn on the narrow mountain roads, the first sight of this small city growing out of rock leaves one breathless.

After parking just above the main square, the walk down delights with the narrow streets, tight alleyways, suddenly available vistas. This place is a feast for the senses and full of surprises. The regional crop is lavender, so the local market is a dazzling array of scents and sites. The town church is a suprise on its own with a startling combination of medieval, renaissance and baroque. Clearly, one of my favorite places in Provence.