Showing posts with label Gordes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Gordes. Show all posts

Thursday, December 11, 2008

Le Sénanque Abbey (10/05)

We also stopped at the iconic Sénanque Abbey that is located just outside of Gordes. A familiar image seen in many a calender, travel book, and postcard, it is famous for their stunning lavender crops and prosperous honey bees.
We unfortunately missed the height of lavender season, but were able to see the plants that would produce the tranquilly fragrant flowers next year. There was still a hint of lavender in the air, so it wasn't all bad.

Sunday, December 7, 2008

Images of Gordes (10/05)

Not far from Roussillon was Gordes, a beautiful, ancient hillside village. There was a carnival on the day we were there, so once we got past the music, bumper cars, games and carnie food, I got to see exactly why people flock to Gordes.

Any village with olive trees growing throughout is alright by me...
especially when it's also surrounded by vineyards...
and has dogs roaming solo...