Gourdon, Medieval village in Alpes-Maritimes, France
Located 760 meters above sea level, Gourdon stands on a rocky peak overlooking the Loup Valley, offering views across the Mediterranean coast.
The first records of Gourdon date back to 1035, when the settlement served as a strategic defensive position protecting the region from invasions.
The medieval castle, open to visitors since 1950, features gardens designed by André Le Nôtre, the landscape architect who created Versailles gardens.
Visitors can reach Gourdon via the D6 road from Le Bar-sur-Loup or through various marked hiking trails ascending the mountainside.
The village maintains a single entrance leading to its main street, with thick defensive ramparts still enclosing the northern side of the settlement.
Location: canton of Le Bar-sur-Loup
Location: Alpes-Maritimes
Location: arrondissement of Grasse
Elevation above the sea: 838 m
Website: http://www.gourdon06.fr
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: May 27, 2025 13:16
The Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region combines medieval villages, historical fortresses, and natural areas. The region features geological formations like the Demoiselles Coiffées, French Riviera coastal landscapes, and alpine territories. Monasteries, castle ruins, and traditional villages display regional history. Natural landscapes include lavender fields and mountain passes.
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
6.2 kmReviews
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