Fontaine de-Vauclause, Gordes, Roussillon
Today we decided to do a loop through three little villages on the “beautiful village” list and I may say they were all quite stunning. It was a great day out.
First Fontaine de-Vauclasue with its spring water and steep gorges. We have lunch here at a cute little cafe and the hours simply disappear.
Onto Gordes we go and I will say now that this is a village best viewed from a distance and that my photos do not do it any justice what so ever. It was stunning. We wander through the streets and building hanging onto the hills and we forget the voice of reason that how ever far you go down you must come back up.
With tired legs we head back to the car and hum and ha in regard to continuing on or heading home. We make the decision to continue onto Rousillion as its only 15 ks down the road. Its set up in the red ochre hills and the contrasts of colour make a lovely change of scenery.
Big day out so that’s it.
Handy tips:
Gordes is best viewed from a distance. Stop and enjoy the view.
Wen putting towns in your nav system put the town and then parking so you don’t end up driving through the middle.
All three villages definitely worth the visit.
Food is a fraction of the price if you buy it from a vendor and sit under a tree, but sometimes you need to sit in the ambience and be in the moment.