Guided tour of Gordes by night
Wander around the castle, church and the pretty cobbled streets of Gordes on a night time walking tour.
Les Bories Spa Hotel, Gordes
Indulge in this hotel's lavish spa & Michelin-starred restaurant
A five star hotel with 33 bedrooms and seven suites in the heart of beautiful Luberon. Les Bories sits in eight hectares of gardens and grounds and is close to the famous village of Gordes.
The rooms are tastefully decorated Provencal style, and the larger ones have terraces with views over the Luberon. A wonderful place to kick back and relax.
The hotel comes with plenty of amenities. There is both an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, a sauna, a steam room, tennis courts and of course a luxury spa where you can indulge in various treatments.
The hotel offers a Michelin star restaurant serving regional specialties by the chef Pascal Ginoux.
The pool
Beautiful heated outdoor swimming poool with views over Gordes and the Luberon. Open from 08:00 until 22:00 daily.
The indoor pool is also heated and is part of the hotels magnificent spa, relax away from the hustle and bustle.
The Bar
The Lounge Bar is a comfortable and relaxed environment where you can get a light refreshment or snack at any time during the day. At weekend there is live music playing softly as you relax and enjoy time with friends and family.
The Restaurant
Gourmet Restaurant by Pascal Ginoux - open each day for lunch and dinner you can take advantage of the relaxed ambience indoors or the shady terrace overlooking the heart of the Luberon. the Chef adapts traditional dishes whilst using local produce to create culinary delights of the Provence region.
Directions
By car:
From Paris / Lyon
From the A7, take exit No.25 “Cavaillon”, follow signs to “Apt” via the N100, then continue to “Gordes” via the D15 and then follow signs to “Abbaye de Sénanque” along the road of the same name.
The entrance to the hotel is 2 km from this intersection and is indicated by a Monolith with the initials “LB”.
From Montpellier
From the A9 towards Avignon, take exit No. 23 “Remoulins” and follow signs to “Avignon”. In Avignon, follow signs to the A7 “Salon, Aix en Provence” and on the A7, take exit No. 25 “Cavaillon” and follow signs to “Apt” via the N100. Continue to “Gordes” via the D15 and then follow signs to “Abbaye de Sénanque” along the road of the same name.
The entrance to the hotel is 2 km from this intersection and is indicated by a Monolith with the initials “LB”.
By train:
From Paris Gare de Lyon to Avignon TGV: 2:40 mins
Avignon railway station serves many destinations.
By helicopter:
Hotel's helipad
GPS coordinates: 45°55''28’’ NORTH, 05°11''72’’ EAST
Child policy
Entertainment and babysitting is available for the youngest spa visitors, as well as the various leisure activities in the hotel.
All children under 5 years stay free of charge when using existing beds, plus all children under 2 years stay free of charge for children's cots/cribs.
All older children or adults are charged EUR 15 per person per night for extra beds.
The maximum number of extra beds/children's cots permitted in a room is 2.
Things to do nearby
Things To Do in Gordes
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Restaurants in Gordes
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Les Bories Restaurant, Les Bories & Spa, Gordes
The gourmet restaurant at Les Bories & Spa has one Michelin star to it's name, courtesy of head chef Pascal Ginoux.
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La Ferme de la Huppe Restaurant, Gordes
Run by Daniela Ernandes passionate kitchen leader, and Chef Mr Jean Jacques Marcellin; the brigade works every day to prepare a tasty cuisine that emphasises the freshness of products and authentic flavours.
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L'Estellan Restaurant, Les Imberts
Lovely restaurant with dining terrace just outside the historic village of Gordes. With a fresh & modern Provencal menu, there is a good choice of fish and salads.
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Le Loup Blanc Restaurant, Gordes
Le Loup Blanc is tucked away off Rue de la Combe, just down from the heart of the village of Gordes.
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Le Gordes-Manger Restaurant, Gordes
This is a family-run business serving fresh organic food on a nice shady terrace.
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Le Mas Restaurant, Gordes
Seasonal local produce is used to create exquisite dishes under the expert eye of chef Alexis Osmont.
Sights nearby
Sights in Provence
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Abbaye Notre Dame de Senanque, near Gordes
This 12th century Cistercian monastery is an iconic scene of Provence. With fields of rows of lavender in an isolated valley leading to a beautifully solumn sanctuary, the Abbey Notre Dame de Senanque provides a glimpse back in time - if you can ignore the crowds of tourists that invariably will share the moment with you.
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Gordes Castle, Gordes
This castle houses the town hall of Gordes and a museum containing works by the painter Pol Mara, a Flemish artist who lived in Gordes.
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Village des Bories, Gordes
Just outside the village of Gordes lies the archaeological remains of a Bronze age village. The Village des Bories dates back to around 2000BC. You can still see ancient sheep pens, stone beehive houses (bories) and bread ovens.
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Musee d’Histoire 39-45, Fontaine de Vaucluse
This museum exhibits photos, records and videos of life during the occupation of France, the resistance movement in the Vaucluse and pieces by poets, writers and artists.
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Saint Veran / Sainte Marie Church, Fontaine de Vaucluse
This old Romanesque style church dates back to the 10th century and was modified in the 12th century. Its austere exterior matches very plain interior decor, very typical to the Romanesque style of the old ages.
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Musee de la Lavande
This a popular museum to visit for anyone following the Lavender routes around Provence, attracting around 50,000 visitors per year.
Towns nearby
Towns & Villages in Provence
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Gordes
One of the prettiest villages in Provence (one of the 'Plus Beaux Villages'), Gordes is perched on top of a hillside around its historic castle.
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Joucas
The little village of Joucas is home to just over 300 inhabitants and can be found on the outskirts of the Luberon regional park.
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Fontaine de Vaucluse
The main attraction of Fontaine de Vaucluse is the river on which it sits. The source of the Sorgue is found here, a network of underground rivers and streams fed with water from the surrounding mountains.
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Goult
Goult is a pretty little village, with an old quarter, small castle, windmill and a Romanesque style church.
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Roussillon
Roussillon is wonderful village that is notable for its red rocks. You could be forgiven for thinking you've taken a wrong turn into Utah, with the starkly contrasting blue sky, red rocks and green vegetation.
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Venasque
Venasque is one of the oldest villages in Provence, and has been rated as one of the 'most beautiful villages in France'.
