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A historic town with stone buildings on a hillside, surrounded by greenery. 1
A stone building, a tree, and people in a courtyard. 2
A river surrounded by dense green foliage and rocky cliffs. 3
A clear river with a stone bridge, lush greenery, and a building on a hillside. 4
People sitting by a clear stream with green algae. 5

Gordes, Roussillon ( + ochre trail) & Vaucluse Fountain

By Provence Excursions
9.6 out of 10
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Overview

Open to solo travelers!
A tour to take the time to discover 2 beautiful villages of the Luberon including Gordes which preserves the legacy of its agricultural and artisanal past (local Point of Sale on Tuesday).
You will make a stop at the 12th Century Abbey of Sénanque, a place of peace surrounded by lavender from June to July.
You will then go to Roussillon, village of ochre and its former place of extraction converted into a path, which you can visit (entrance included), then stroll in the colorful village, to take a free lunch break.
Your day will end in Fontaine-de-Vaucluse where you will discover the gushing and refreshing waters of 'la Sorgue', fascinating and clear river, you can discover the traditional techniques of cloth paper making as in the 15th century.
Namely: This circuit requires a physical condition suitable for walking, including the ability to climb and descend and take stairs.

Activity location

  • Gordes
    • Gordes, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 41 Cr Jean Jaurès
    • 41 Cours Jean Jaurès
    • 84000, Avignon, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private transportation
  • What's includedWhat's included
    All Fees and Taxes
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for travellers travelling with difficulty

Activity itinerary

Gordes

  • 1h
Photo stop at the viewpoint of the most beautiful village in the world Visit the village and free time in the alleys (Weekly Point of Sale on Tuesday morning).

Abbaye Notre-Dame de Senanque

  • 15m
Photo stop at the abbey of Sénanque and possible visit of the shop (free entrance)

Le Sentier des Ocres

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Visit the Ocher Trail at the entrance to the village (Ticket entry to the Ocher Trail included). Free visit

Roussillon

  • 45m
Free time in the most beautiful village in France (Weekly Point of Sale on Thursday morning) Time including lunch break

Fontaine de Vaucluse

  • 1h
Walk along the river to admire the waves of the Sorgue (access to the abyss temporarily closed due to a risk of falling stone). Passage to the traditional paper factory fed by a water mill.

Location

Activity location

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    Gordes
    • Gordes, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    41 Cr Jean Jaurès
    • 41 Cours Jean Jaurès
    • 84000, Avignon, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

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