GOURDON – DECLARED THE MOST BEAUTIFUL VILLAGE IN FRANCE – A MEDIEVAL PEARL OF SOUTHERN FRANCE

GOURDON – DECLARED THE MOST BEAUTIFUL VILLAGE IN FRANCE – A MEDIEVAL PEARL OF SOUTHERN FRANCE

Listed among the Most Beautiful Villages of France and a true medieval fortress, Gourdon overlooks the verdant Loup Valley. Located on the trail of flavors and scents, the village has retained its authentic charm with its 12th-century Romanesque church.
In its heart, the lively streets, Provençal houses, numerous artisans, and the warm welcome make it one of the most sought-after places in the region.

Discover Gourdon

A fortified gate, narrow streets, half-timbered houses… Perched atop a hill, medieval Gourdon is best explored with the wind in your face. Here, history oozes from the old stones and ricochets from one monument to another, as if to better remember. In memory of the weavers and drapers who ensured the town’s wealth. It’s worth remembering that Gourdon has survived the centuries, acquiring remarkable architecture and a rich heritage that have earned it the status of “One of the Most Beautiful Detours of France.”

A Unique Architectural Heritage

Lose yourself in the winding streets to better rediscover the soul of the place. Stroll along the monuments and discover the Church of St. Peter, whose two towers impose their Gothic power. Go a little further and enter the Maison Cavaignac, built in the 18th century, the Town Hall, a former consular house from the 17th century, or the Maison du Sénéchal, now the Architecture and Heritage Interpretation Center. Here, the secrets of one of the town’s most emblematic buildings are revealed, a wonderful opportunity to explore the trades of the Middle Ages, the Renaissance house, and daily life in Gourdon through the ages.

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