Gordes with lanterns

Gordes as it was in the Middle Ages

Immerse yourself in the enchanting charm of Gordes at dusk with our summer guided tour, ‘Gordes aux Lanternes’. Let yourself be transported into a magical atmosphere as the lanterns light up the cobbled streets of the famous hilltop village, revealing its fascinating history and well-kept secrets.

Your guide, dressed in period costume, will lead you through the picturesque streets of Gordes, offering a captivating insight into life in the Middle Ages. This fun, sensory tour is ideal for all the family, promising an experience that's as educational as it is enchanting.

Book online at La Boutique Destination Luberon or at the Tourist Information Offices in Cavaillon, Gordes and Lourmarin.

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A whole programme of visits!

This tour is part of the Destination Luberon Tourist Office summer tour programme. Throughout the summer, a series of other tours, accompanied by our guide-lecturers who are real experts on the region, are on offer to help you discover the hidden treasures and emblematic sites of the region. Each tour is designed to offer a unique and enriching experience, suitable for all ages and interests.

Calendar of summer visits

Some visits do not take place every week, so please pay attention to the dates indicated in the calendar.

TUESDAY

• 9am - Intrigue in Oppède - every Tuesday from 09 July to 20 August
• 10am - Discovery tour of Isle sur la Sorgue - every Tuesday from 16 July to 17 September
• 6.30pm - Le Thor on stage - Tuesdays 23 July, 06, 13 and 20 August
• 7.30pm - Partage des Arts discovery tour - Tuesdays 11 & 25 June, 09 & 23 July, 06 & 20 August, 03 & 17 September

WEDNESDAY

• 9am - The Curse of Lourmarin - Wednesdays 10 and 24 July & Wednesdays 07 and 21 August
• 9am - The Lost Medallion of Gordes - Wednesdays 17 and 31 July & Wednesday 14 August
• 5.30pm - Discovery tour of Fontaine de Vaucluse - every Wednesday from 17 July to 18 September
• 9pm - Nocturne under the starry skies of Cavaillon - Wednesdays 10 and 24 July & Wednesdays 07 and 21 August
• 9.30pm - Under the stars in Lourmarin - Wednesdays 17 and 31 July & Wednesday 14 August

THURSDAY

• 9pm - Discover Gordes by night - Thursday 18 July & Thursday 1 and 15 August
• 9.30pm - Gordes aux Lanternes - Thursdays 11 and 25 July & Thursdays 08 and 22 August

FRIDAY

• 10am - Stroll along the banks of the Sorgue - Fridays 28 June, 12 July & 09 August