[Leica] PESO: Gordes, hilltop Village Provence

[Peter Dzwig]

Don,

In high summer, that's definitely true. Somewhat unsurprisingly they are 
taking steps to stop the overtourism. It's height above sea-level and 
construction make it a bit cooler than it looks.

Peter

On 07/07/2026 20:57, Douglas Barry wrote:
> That does indeed look very impressive even though it's a long way from 
> the sea in these torrid times. That said, I still presume it's thronged 
> with tourists in this Instagram age.
> Douglas
> 
> On 30/06/2026 21:30, Peter Dzwig wrote:
>> I spent a few days in Provence recently with my family and some friends.
>>
>> This is the hilltop village of Gordes near us. It is called "The Most 
>> Beautiful Village in France" at least the village's marketing dept 
>> says so (so it MUST be true).
>>
>> The sun was going down and the cathedral and chateau were picked out 
>> by the setting sun, while in the valley dusk had fallen,
>>
>> <http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/PeterDzwig/PESO2011/ 
>> DSCF3313_Gordes_Main_2.jpg.html>
>>
>> For the trogolodytic buildings and a lot more detail VIEW LARGE!
>>
>> Thanks for looking and as ever your C&Cs are much appreciated.
>>
>> Peter
> 
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Dr. Peter Dzwig