Places to stay in Gordes, Luberon hilltop village
Gordes, a hilltop village in the Luberon close to Sénanque
Staying near Gordes is a way into the Luberon through pale stone, dry valleys and small roads linking hilltop villages, vineyards, oak woods and terraced slopes.
A village built into the rock
Gordes overlooks the Calavon valley from a rocky spur in the Monts de Vaucluse, facing the Luberon. Its limestone houses climb the slope around the castle, with narrow lanes leading to viewpoints over the valley.
History and heritage
The castle, remodelled during the Renaissance, recalls Gordes' strategic position between plain and plateau. Vaulted passages, stairways and restrained façades give the village a strong mineral character.
Gordes is one of the most visited villages in the Luberon, especially in summer and in the middle of the day. For a quieter experience, it is better to come early in the morning, later in the afternoon or outside the high season, when the light softens the stone and the lanes become calmer again.
Artists and Luberon landscapes
After the Second World War, Gordes attracted artists including Marc Chagall and Victor Vasarely. The appeal lies not only in the light, but also in the structure of the landscape: terraces, stone walls, dry valleys and wide views towards the Luberon.
Sénanque Abbey and the Village des Bories
Sénanque Abbey stands in a secluded valley a few kilometres from Gordes. The site is known for its lavender fields, but its Cistercian architecture and quiet setting are just as important. Closer to the village, the Village des Bories tells another local story, shaped by dry-stone building and former agricultural use of the plateau.
Places to stay near Gordes in the Luberon
Here is a selection of guest houses, gites and charming accommodation near Gordes, close to Sénanque, hilltop villages and the Luberon, with direct access to each owner’s website.
Charming bed and breakfast and Holiday rentals
La Badelle
Five charming guest rooms and three holiday apartments are set within a 19th-century Provençal farmhouse, located in Saint-Pantaléon, a preserved hamlet at the gates of Gordes. This family-owned property, passed down from generation to generation, invites guests to unwind in the heart of the Luberon, with a garden and swimming pool.
Charming bed and breakfast
La Bastide des Demoiselles
Five charming guest rooms tastefully decorated in a beautiful 18th century Provencal bastide, in a hamlet near Roussillon in the Golden Triangle of the Luberon. Swimming pool and park.
Charming bed and breakfast
La Bastide des Songes
Five charming and refined guest rooms and one Holiday rental in an 18th « Magnanerie », in Robion, a village at the foot of the Luberon. heated Swimming pool, Garden.
Charming holiday home
La Bergerie du Luberon
An old renovated sheepfold that can accommodate up to 13 people (5 rooms), for a prolonged stay at the foot of the Luberon, in Les Taillades near Cavaillon. Panoramic view of the Luberon and the Alpilles. Garden, Swimming pool
Charming bed and breakfast
La Bergerie Pradel
Five charming guest rooms with terrace in a Provençal house, an old sheepfold from the 17th century, in the picturesque village of Le Beaucet, on the Vaucluse plateau, between Ventoux and Luberon. Garden, swimming pool.
Charming Holiday Home
Le Chant des Bories
A beautiful house for rent accommodating up to 8 people with an outdoor space, nestled in the peaceful Provencal countryside, just steps from Gordes and the Village of Bories. Pool, Garden.
Charming bed and breakfast
Au Chant des Sorgues
Five refined guest rooms combining contemporary design and antique furniture in a former 17th century priory in Lagnes, between Isle-sur-la-Sorgue and Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, in a green setting with its pond. Swimming pool and landscaped park of 1 hectare.
Charming bed and breakfast
Four de Cony
Four beautiful guest rooms and a suite in an authentic renovated Provencal farmhouse, set in a vast and peaceful property of 3 hectares of gardens and Provencal countryside in Saumane, near Fontaine-de-Vaucluse and Isle sur la Sorgue. Heated swimming pool, park, table d'hôtes.
Charming Gite
Gîte des Demoiselles
Le Gîte des Demoiselles – sleeps 4, two bedrooms – welcomes you to Roussillon, in a characterful house dating from 1893, with preserved charm: exposed stone, original beams and warm ochre tones. Enjoy complete independence, a heated swimming pool in season, and a peaceful setting to explore the hilltop villages and landscapes of the Luberon.
Charming bed and breakfast
Mas de la Terre
Four charming guest rooms and a suite in a 19th-century former coaching inn and its outbuildings, nestled between l'Isle sur la Sorgue and the foothills of the Luberon. Swimming pool, Garden, Table d'hôtes.
Charming holiday home
La Note bleue en Luberon
This warm and comfortable holiday home, just a five-minute walk from the village of Maubec, welcomes up to 8 guests for a relaxing stay at the foot of the Luberon. Four bedrooms, a garden, terraces and a swimming pool.
Holiday home
Le Pavillon du Lantana
A large holiday home for up to 10 people, with 4 bedrooms and four bathrooms, located in Les Taillades, at the foot of the Luberon, near Gordes and Ménerbes. Swimming pool, garden, tennis court.
Charming Bed and breakfast
Les Terrasses de Gordes
Three beautiful and charming guest rooms, comfortable and tastefully decorated, in a quiet stone house in the hamlet of Les Gros, three kilometers from Gordes. Panorama, pool, and guest dining.
Planning your stay around Gordes
What is the best time to stay in Gordes ?
Gordes is lively and full of light in summer, with the energy of the Provençal high season. Spring and autumn offer a gentler way to experience the village, with clear light and quieter streets.
In summer, Gordes, the lavender at Sénanque Abbey and the Village des Bories attract many visitors. A guest house nearby lets you enjoy the village early in the morning or later in the day, when the pace becomes quieter.
Where to stay around Gordes to explore the Luberon ?
Staying near Gordes places you in the western Luberon, close to hilltop villages, dry-stone landscapes and the roads leading towards the Monts de Vaucluse.
Staying in Gordes itself is convenient if you want to enjoy the village on foot, early or late in the day. Nearby hamlets and villages often offer more quiet, views and space, while remaining practical for Sénanque, Roussillon or Bonnieux.
The areas around Ménerbes, Roussillon, Bonnieux and L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue are also practical bases for exploring without changing accommodation.
What to see around Gordes during a guest house stay ?
The closest visits around Gordes combine heritage, landscape and local building traditions.
- Sénanque Abbey, set in a quiet valley near the village
- The Village des Bories and its dry-stone architecture
- The lanes, viewpoints and pale stone houses of Gordes
- The ochre landscapes of Roussillon and Rustrel
- The villages of Ménerbes, Bonnieux, Lacoste and Oppède-le-Vieux
Which road should you take to reach Gordes ?
The most direct access follows the main route through the Calavon valley, from Avignon, Cavaillon or Apt. It is the easiest way to reach Gordes and then explore the Luberon.
You can also arrive through the Monts de Vaucluse, from Venasque and the Col de Murs. The road is more winding, but more scenic, with a beautiful approach to Gordes.