Gordes is truly stunning town and one of the jewels of the Luberon region of Southern France.  One can’t help but use the word citadel to describe the city of rock built on – perched on – this mountainside, keeping vigil on the fields and farms stretched out below us.

We set off from Avignon one chilly January morning to visit this magical town.  Below is a photo essay of the lovely little village of Gordes.