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Gordes
Half a day to a full day: see the hilltop village, the castle and the Sénanque abbey, then move on. One night if you want a quiet Provençal evening.
Gordes is a classic Luberon hill village, famous for its stone houses cascading down a cliff and the Cistercian Abbaye de Sénanque surrounded by lavender fields. The village itself is small — the castle, a few museums and the bories (dry-stone huts) can be seen in a few hours. Most travellers use it as a half-day stop between Avignon and the Luberon, or as a base for a quiet night.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (crowded, hot, lavender harvest ends mid-July)
- Airports
- AVN · MRS
- Nights
- 1
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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Gordes17 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Gordes, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).France-wide
- SIM or eSIMOrange, SFR, Bouygues Télécom and Free sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at tabacs; ID is required to register.France-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere unless signed otherwise.France-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Service is included; leave 5–10% in cash for good service.France-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.France-wide
- SafetyVery safe.
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- RestroomsParis has free automatic public toilets (sanisettes); elsewhere use cafés (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €0.50–1 (≈ US$1–2).France-wide
- Emergency numbers17 police · 18 fire and ambulance · 112 European emergency number (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany national museums close on Monday (Orsay, Versailles, Rodin) or Tuesday (Louvre, Pompidou's temporary sites).France-wide
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- AirportAVN Avignon-Provence Airport (About 30 km (19 mi); taxi or rental car, about 40 min).AVN Avignon-Provence Airport (About 19 mi (30 km); taxi or rental car, about 40 min).
- Getting aroundThe village is walkable on foot.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (espresso at a café)€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
- Sit-down mealDinner (three courses, no wine)€30–45 (≈ US$35–55)
- BeerBeer (pint / demi)€5–7 (≈ US$6–9)€3–4 (≈ US$4–5)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi3.1 mi (5 km) taxi€15–20 (≈ US$18–25)
- Museum or sight ticketChâteau de Gordes entry€8–12 (≈ US$10–14) (check)
- Budget bedHostel dorm or camping pitch, a night, per person€25 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedDouble room in a B&B or hotel, a night, per room€130 (≈ US$160)
- High-end bedDouble room in a B&B or hotel, a night, per room€200 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €60 (≈ US$70) · Mid €120 (≈ US$140) · High €200 (≈ US$250)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- AVN Avignon-Provence Airport (About 30 km (19 mi); taxi or rental car, about 40 min) · MRS Marseille Provence Airport (About 80 km (50 mi); car or shuttle to Avignon TGV then bus, about 1.5 h)AVN Avignon-Provence Airport (About 19 mi (30 km); taxi or rental car, about 40 min) · MRS Marseille Provence Airport (About 50 mi (80 km); car or shuttle to Avignon TGV then bus, about 1.5 h)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Feb
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13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Mar
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16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
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19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
May
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jun
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Nov
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Dec
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Apr (7 rain days), driest Jul (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Gordes: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
6 rd
Feb
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
5 rd
Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
6 rd
Apr
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
7 rd
May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
4 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
2 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
3 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5 rd
Oct
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
7 rd
Nov
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
7 rd
Dec
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The village is walkable on foot. A car is needed for the abbey, bories and nearby villages. Parking is limited in high season; use the pay lot at the entrance.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 45 min
Car via D2 and A7, about 40 min
Papal Palace, Pont d'Avignon and the city walls; combine with a market day (Sat).
Door to door: About 30 min
Car via D2 and D942, about 25 min
Friday market is one of Provence's largest; also the synagogue and old town.
Door to door: About 25 min
Car via D2 and D938, about 20 min
Antique shops and Sunday market along the river; go early.
Apt
goDoor to door: About 20 min
Car via D2 and D943, about 15 min
Saturday market and the Ochre Trail in nearby Roussillon.
Door to door: About 40 min
Car via D2 and D938, about 35 min
Roman ruins and a medieval upper town; Tuesday market.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Gordes village centre
Hotels and B&Bs in the old stone houses; quiet at night, parking can be tight.
Roads into the village (D2, D15)
Larger hotels with pools and parking; a 10–20 min walk or short drive to the centre.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €60–90 (≈ US$70–110) excl. bed
- Mid
- €90–150 (≈ US$110–180) excl. bed
- High
- €150 (≈ US$180)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room in a B&B or hotel1 × 1 night × €130 | €130 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €120 | €240 |
| Car rental, one day (economy, manual)1 × €50 · check | €50 |
| Parking in Gordes, one day1 × €8 · check | €8 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × €15 | €30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €46 |
| Trip total≈ €252 per person per day, bed included | €504≈ US$600 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and car rental excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (espresso at a café) | €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Lunch menu (plat du jour) | €15–22 (≈ US$18–30) |
| Dinner (three courses, no wine) | €30–45 (≈ US$35–55) |
| Beer (pint / demi) | €5–7 (≈ US$6–9) / €3–4 (≈ US$4–5) |
| Château de Gordes entry | €8–12 (≈ US$10–14) (check) |
| Abbaye de Sénanque guided tour | €8–10 (≈ US$10–12) (check) |
| 5 km taxi | €15–20 (≈ US$18–25) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Parking fills by 10:00 in July–August; arrive early or park in the lower lot and walk up.Parking fills by 10:00 AM in July–August; arrive early or park in the lower lot and walk up.
- Lavender at Sénanque is usually in bloom mid-June to mid-July; outside that, the fields are green or harvested.
- Restaurants in the centre are tourist-priced; walk 5 min off the main square for better value.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 17
- Fire and ambulance
- 18
- European emergency number
- 112
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Emergency
- Police17
- Fire and ambulance18
- European emergency number112
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Avignon TGV → Gordes (taxi): about €50–70 (≈ US$60–85), about 40 min (check)
- Gordes village parking, one day: about €8 (≈ US$10) (check)
- Château de Gordes entry: about €8–12 (≈ US$10–14) (check)
Say or show
- Bonjour — Hello / Good day (bohn-zhoor)
- Merci — Thank you (mair-see)
- S'il vous plaît — Please (seel voo pleh)
- Excusez-moi — Excuse me (ex-kyoo-zay mwah)
- Combien ça coûte ? — How much is it? (kom-byen sa koot)
- Où est… ? — Where is…? (oo eh)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Gordes. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (crowded, hot, lavender harvest ends mid-July) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Château de Gordes, Abbaye de Sénanque, Village des Bories, Musée du verre et du vitrail.
- Eat pages for the main square restaurants and the bories-area pizzeria.
- Parking lot live capacity feed for the village entrance lot.
- Lavender bloom calendar with daily probability for Sénanque.
Sources
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