Gourdon, Medieval village in Alpes-Maritimes, France
Gourdon is a commune perched on a rocky peak at 760 meters elevation overlooking the Loup Valley and surrounding peaks. Views extend across the landscape toward the distant Mediterranean coast.
The settlement first appears in written records from 1035 as a strategic defensive position against invaders. Its fortifications were expanded over time and continue to shape the layout.
The castle at the village's heart shapes daily life with gardens that reflect Renaissance design principles. Visitors can see how the layout and landscaping define the character of the place.
The D6 road connects from Le Bar-sur-Loup, while marked hiking trails ascend the mountainside from various starting points. The steep terrain and narrow pathways require sturdy footwear and careful footing.
A single entrance controls access to the village and opens onto the main street, with thick defensive walls protecting the northern side. This layout reveals how residents once ensured security through restricted access points.
Location: canton of Le Bar-sur-Loup
Location: Alpes-Maritimes
Location: arrondissement of Grasse
Elevation above the sea: 838 m
Shares border with: Le Bar-sur-Loup, Caussols, Cipières, Courmes, Tourrettes-sur-Loup
Phone: +33493429200
Email: contact@mairie-gourdon06.fr
Website: http://gourdon06.fr
GPS coordinates: 43.72028,6.97833
Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:01
The Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region combines medieval villages, historical fortifications, and natural areas between the Mediterranean coast and the Alps. The landscape ranges from the lavender-covered plateaus of Valensole to the steep limestone cliffs of the Calanques and alpine passes above...
Château de Gourdon
31 m
Maison Gaudet
6.2 km
Parc naturel régional des Préalpes d'Azur
9.9 km
Centre de recherches en géodynamique et astrométrie
5.8 km
Cascade de Courmes
3 km
Fortress of Gourdon
2.1 km
Castellaras de la Malle
7.9 km
Église Saint-Vincent de Gourdon
70 m
Temple protestant de Grasse
7.1 km
Château des comtes de Grasse
2.3 km
Chapelle Saint-Claude de Cipières
6.9 km
Église Saint-Jacques-le-Majeur du Bar-sur-Loup
2.3 km
Golf de la Grande Bastide
6.5 km
Église Saint-Mayeul de Cipières
7.3 km
Église Saint-Laurent-de-Magagnosc de Grasse
4.7 km
Riou-de-Gourdon bridge
980 m
Église Saint-Trophime d'Opio
5.8 km
Église Saint-Pons du Rouret
5.6 km
Église Saint-Martin de Châteauneuf-Grasse
5.1 km
Ribas bridge
2.2 km
Félix Martin bridge
5.3 km
Grotte du Revest
2.8 km
Clare bridge
4.2 km
Viaduc du Loup
1.1 km
Riou-de-Bar bridge
2.5 km
Villa d'Andon
5.7 km
Église Saint-Lambert de Caussols
6.8 km
Villa Saint-Jean
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