Day 1 - The amazing town of Gordes

This was our first little village experience and what a way to start - amazingly beautiful and as you are driving toward it - all of a sudden, to your right, high above the Luberon plains, houses and buildings of white and grey stone root themselves into the sharp cliff of the mountain. The view is spectatular and I know my photos do not do them justice.
This view is amazing, however the view from the village is spectacular. A panorama across fields and forests and other small perched villages awaits. We strolled in the tiny cobbled streets, ate our baguettes and I got to very briefly look at the shops in the charming small stores selling regional products.

This picture does not do the town justice - it is amazingly beautiful from the road..........those interested should google it to see it in its full beauty! 

Lunch time - baguettes for Karl and I; pizza for Loki and quiche for Connor - delish! 

Views were spectacular! 

Love looking down alleyways to amazement - so old, so beautiful and so different! 

The kids in what was part of a kitchen of an ancient home.........

More views - could not get enough - sitting sipping wine and taking it all in - superb! 

Quite a bit of walking up and down exploring on pathways made some time ago! You never know what is going to be around the next corner.............

Going up and then going down.............

We wonder what is down here and around the corner - off we go exploring.............

Karl checking in the windows to see if anyone is home.................

The castle tower ....................better know as the Castel: it existed in the 11th century.......

A little bit of shopping is always good......................

The narrow streets we walk and drive off - easier to negotiate a walking path! 

Tunnels - and walkways........................................

In the Stain Firmin Church- built in the 18th century and on the site of a small Roman church that had been destroyed.  The belltower on this church is from the original Roman church.  

Found a shop with the ole maiden name - go the Robinsons!!!!!

The centre of Gordes - 

More views...........


Gordes is ranked as one of the top 10 villages in the region and we can see why - it is beautiful, amazing and surprising and on our visit we really just scratched the surface............................................

The last view as we leave.......................................