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Visit 3 levels of cellars, once used for crafts. Excavated in the rock, under the houses, following the slope of the village, discover the underground life under the city, so little known yet!
The "citadel villages" like Gordes are a real challenge to nature. Indeed, to cope with the lack of space on the ground, the houses within the city walls pile up and set up an underground life. While people lived above ground, industry and crafts developed underground.
In Gordes there is a gigantic underground network that is often more impressive than the houses that house it. At present, this backstage area, buried under the embankments, is not visible.
Well, almost, because after more than forty years of clearing work, tourists can now discover part of this underground world.
Documentary on the restoration of the Caves, 3D video (representation of the craft activity that existed in the Caves) and a small museum with objects testifying to the different uses of the Caves found during their restoration.
In addition to this article
Photo gallery
Practical information on Saint-Firmin Palace Cellars
Opening times and periods
From 30/03 to 03/11, daily. 10.30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2.30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Price
Full price: 6 €
Reduced price: 5 € (Students, under 15, over 65 and unemployed).
Free entry for children < 5 years.
Informations
EquipementsParking
ServicesPets welcome
Not accessible in a wheelchair
LanguagesFrench
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Guided individual tours on request
Unguided individual tours available permanently
Unguided group tours on request
Guided group tours on request