Enchanting Gourdon

Gourdon is another of those enchanting villages perches in the Provence area that is worth visiting. The drive to reach this hilltop village was already enchanting in itself as we passed by town after town in this Provencal region.  We passed by beautiful Provencal country homes and a view of their gardens. Then we drove along winding roads with the view of the small towns below to reach the summit of  a rocky cliff which is called Gourdon. As we reached the village, we were greeted by centuries old stone Provencal houses with their private gardens set with the backdrop of the mountains known as the Loup valley. Then we saw the privately owned Chateau de Gourdon, built in the 12th Century, which welcome visitors to view their private two Museums and garden. Strolling around the village that morning lead us to discover more stone houses, their shops selling locally produced Provencal products mostly dedicated to lavender products, perfume and local art. Then at the back of the village,offered a glorious view of the Loup valley.  We felt we were on top of the World. 

View of the Loup Valley.

View of the winding road leading to Gourdon.

Privately owned Chateau de Gourdon with two Museums opened to the public.

Inside Gourdon. 

Private Homes in Gourdon.

A cafe.

An alley full of shops and cafes. 

A hotel with a view of the Loup Valley.

A private Provencal house with garden and backdrop of the Mountains.

A surprise waterfall along the road leading to Gourdon. We were enchanted by the natural beauty of Gourdon high up in the Loup Valley.