Our parking guide explains the viewpoint parking area and how it differs from village parking. https://www.gordesview.com/en/gordes-viewpoint-parking

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Town View Point Gordes

Visitor Guide - Gordes Viewpoint

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13 Rte de Cavaillon, 84220 Gordes, France

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Overview

Why this viewpoint is unique

Located on the road from Cavaillon, Town View Point Gordes is the best-known Gordes viewpoint for a panoramic view of the village, easy parking and the classic postcard photo angle. This roadside belvedere shows the golden stone houses of Gordes cascading down the hill and works especially well for sunrise, sunset and quick photo stops.

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Iconic panorama

The most famous frontal view of Gordes, offering a complete perspective of the village clinging to the limestone cliff of the Luberon.

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Conditions and local signs may change.

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Heart of the Luberon

Gateway to the most beautiful villages of the Luberon: Roussillon, Ménerbes, Bonnieux and the surrounding lavender fields.

Photo & Parking

Where is the famous Gordes photo taken?

The classic postcard photo of Gordes is taken from Town View Point Gordes on the roadside belvedere along Route de Cavaillon. It offers a wide view of the village near a small roadside parking area.

Where is the famous Gordes photo taken?

It is taken from the signed roadside lookout known as Town View Point Gordes. From here you get the full frontal panorama of the village, with the stone houses stacked above the valley exactly like the best-known Gordes photos online.

●Light changes with the season and weather; choose your time accordingly.
●Sunset can be beautiful too, especially for warmer tones and panoramic sky colors.
●Stay inside the parking and belvedere area when taking photos because the roadside can be busy.