"A Commercial Medieval Village" Gourdon by nicolaitan

Gourdon Travel Guide: 19 reviews and 41 photos

The tiny village of Gourdon is perched high on a mountain with spectacular views of the coastline and sea beyond, as well as of the Loup River Valley. With a population of approximately 400 it receives over a million visitors a year - a 4-lane divided highway climbs to the village from the west (Grasse) approach allowing for easy access for tour busses and all sorts of cars.It is about 35 km from Nice. Not only crowded, it is also expensive both at the restaurants and at the craft, clothing, and jewelry stores which line its streets. One cannot question the scenic position and quaint appearance - the beauty of the trip in from the east - up the Loup River Gorge - will make your day.

Gourdon has a long history, like all the medieval hill villages. With its strategic position, it was occupied by the Romans. The castle and adjacent gardens date from the 9th Century. Queen Victoria visited - the square that overlooks the coastal panorama is named in her honor.

Note on the things to do tip all the postcard stands and people. It is hard to believe that Gourdon has 4 VT pages and all those visitors. Check my Tourette-sur-Loup page, the only one on VT. Maybe 10 km away at the most - where would you rather be?

  • Intro Updated Feb 11, 2006
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  • Nemorino's Profile Photo
    Aug 6, 2011 at 3:49 AM

    Yes, this does look like a very commercial village – with a high density of post card stands!

  • Yaqui's Profile Photo
    Dec 19, 2009 at 5:54 PM

    What an imposing place. Yet, the street looks so charming. Nice page Lew!

  • angiebabe's Profile Photo
    Mar 8, 2008 at 1:33 PM

    Hi enjoying the virtual tourist little hilltop village tour!

  • craic's Profile Photo
    Jul 19, 2007 at 8:45 PM

    well this really is a hill village, isn't it? so many beautiful places in the world - some of them get visited a lot, some not so much

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