Showing posts with label Provence. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Provence. Show all posts
Provence: Gordes, paysage and streetscape
The Gordes is a commune in Provence region, and is located near Avignon.
(38 km far from Avignon station)
Buildings in the Gordes are standing on the hill.
The area near the Gordes has evidences of their occupation especially the Roman road passing through Apt and Carpentras and crossing the Valley.
In the World War II, a lot of building were destroyed once, however, the village is reconstructed now.
After reconstruction, the Gordes attracts artists like Marc Chagall or Jean Deyrolle.
Before entering the Gordes, you can see the beautiful paysage such as above.
This composition is very famous.
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