Gordes Castle
Gordes Castle
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Acch!
9 contributions
Sept 2023 • Family
Beautiful village, the castle has a very beautiful exterior, but the interior, which can be visited at the price of €16 for 2 adults and 2 children, is extremely disappointing. Stripped of any furnishings, it currently and until November 2023 gives space to an exhibition of abstract art by the painter Andree Simon, which, as far as I'm concerned, can easily be missed.
It would have been interesting to see instead
Les Caves du Palais Saint Firmin but we were unable to do so because it is inexplicably closed from 1pm to 2.30pm. Sin.
It would have been interesting to see instead
Les Caves du Palais Saint Firmin but we were unable to do so because it is inexplicably closed from 1pm to 2.30pm. Sin.
Written 1 September 2023
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Jacana
Sevierville, TN21 contributions
Apr 2023
Gordes itself is a lovely town and the exterior of the castle is really impressive. We couldn't wait to see what was inside. We have done many castle tours in France and I have to say this is the only castle that was a complete disappointment. There was nothing in the rooms but some art that I really didn't get (an artist that painted on stones and rocks I think). There were only a few rooms open and the cost to go in was 4 Euro. It should have been free for what it offered and even for free I don't think I would have wasted my time if I had known how little was there.
Written 20 April 2023
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Marc P
Thimister-Clermont, Belgium400 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
The visit is limited to a room (weddings) decorated with a pretty fireplace, a room with explanatory panels and… an endless staircase which leads to several rooms where works by a certain Andrée Simon, painter, are exhibited. , let’s say colorist and abstract… Ugh.
This visit is neither worth the time nor the cost…
This visit is neither worth the time nor the cost…
Written 27 August 2023
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Audrey B
10 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
We were not able to visit the castle, much to the despair of our boy, a castle fan. In fact, payment by credit card did not work and the very unfriendly and unsmiling lady at reception did not deign to help us. The only ticket office in the village being broken, we simply wandered around the village. We met people who visited the castle and who were very disappointed by the visit (just paintings they said).
The village ultimately didn't enchant us either, nor the price of parking...
The village ultimately didn't enchant us either, nor the price of parking...
Written 6 August 2023
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richardrH1319BT
Yeovil, UK263 contributions
Oct 2019 • Couples
Gordes looks amazing as you approach, then you get there and realize you shouldn't have bothered. There is nothing there other than a castle which you can't visit and some over priced tourist shops. Hence forbid if we thought we could have had lunch there! Looks brilliant in all the tourist literature but my recommendation is not to bother there are lots of other real villages to visit in Provence
Written 4 October 2019
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George S
Carlsbad, CA536 contributions
Apr 2018 • Couples
The castle was built in 1031 and rebuilt in 1525. It is an imposing monument with its high stone walls and round towers combining the medieval and renaissance features. In the morning sun, the beige stone walls of the castle glows orange.
Written 25 May 2018
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Lesley A
Macclesfield, Australia278 contributions
Oct 2017 • Couples
We did a late afternoon visit to Gordes & at the last minute decided to visit Chateau Gordes. We were unaware that the €7 entry fee merely covered the cost of viewing an art exhibition & expected to see some authentic pieces from within the history of the chateau. Unfortunately, except for the huge fireplace & the spiral staircase, there was nothing else to see. Even from the small windows, there was no vista & no way to get up to the ramparts or around the area outside at the top of the building that we could find. The art was ok as a distraction, but not really what we expected to see. Very disappointing attraction from a tourist perspective, especially in an area that is full of tourists & tourist sites.
Written 4 October 2017
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Travelcato
Toronto, Canada1,127 contributions
Sept 2016 • Couples
Beautiful to view from outside. Lots of side streets and nooks to take photos of.
Inside is rather meh. €7 and they usually have an exhibition going on. Don't feel bad if you don't go in. It does not have too much to see.
Inside is rather meh. €7 and they usually have an exhibition going on. Don't feel bad if you don't go in. It does not have too much to see.
Written 8 September 2016
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greenladybourne
United Kingdom722 contributions
July 2016 • Couples
You can take a tour of the mostly empty rooms of which there are five for about €7.50 per adult. It was an exhibition of sorts for some really crap modern art which we were not at all interested in. We were hoping to learn more about the castle and see some decorated rooms. We were sorely let down by this tourist trap. Best to avoid if you see it open.
Written 5 August 2016
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jaybeeFL
Palm Harbor, FL3,424 contributions
June 2015 • Couples
The chateau (more like a castle) with its high walls and turrets dominates the center of town and all main roads run through the square immediately in front of it. We weren't able to view the interior as it was closed to the public when we were there but we did admire it since it is in incredibly beautiful condition. There is a small open air market in the square and a number of very cute shops close by---we left the area much lighter in the wallet so we can attest to the finery they have to offer, especially beautiful linens and children's clothing. Our granddaughters love the embroidered dresses we purchased---Caution... these are not outlet prices!!!!
Parking is difficult so better served to park outside main town and walk in.
Parking is difficult so better served to park outside main town and walk in.
Written 21 May 2016
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qual o horário de visitação? há visita guiada? quanto tempo leva o tour?
Written 10 June 2017
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