Hello friends,
i’m back on the blog to tell you about my wonderful day in Gourdon village. I was looking for somewhere breathtaking enough to give my British Boy a run for his money. I hesitated between Vence, Gourdon and l’Estérel… In the end, I chose Gourdon village, one of the most beautiful villages on the French Riviera and in France, for its breathtaking view of Nature and its 80km-long panoramic view between Nice and Théoule. The village is also known for its impressive position on an eagle’s nest, perched over 790 meters high. Everyone I’ve taken to visit Gourdon village has been incredibly impressed… And I didn’t miss a beat for my British!
Let’s take a closer look at what there is to discover in this small but breathtaking medieval village.
Gourdon village: things to do and see
for starters:
- If there’s one thing I’d recommend you do first, it’s simply stroll through the narrow streets of the village and get in touch with the soul of the place. You’ll be captivated by the authenticity and charm of the stone houses, the narrow lanes, the little craft stores..
- But there’s no denying that the real attraction of this village is its incredible view of nature. Gourdon village overlooks the Vallée du Loup and offers a stunning panoramic view of the Alpes Maritimes. I love to sit for long minutes and admire this view, which allows me to reconnect with something greater, with the cosmos, with the soul of the world.
small monuments to visit
- Gourdon fountain
- St Vincent chapel
- Château de Gourdon (closed to the public, but offering gites)
Many craft stores to discover:
- la bastide des arômes
- gourdon pottery
- l’art du cristal
- art glassware
- clothing boutique
- l’épicerie fine Sainte-Catherine
- pépin fashion accessories boutique
- calissons cake store
- allongue perfumes
Village restaurants
You can’t talk about Gourdon without talking about restaurants! Here are a few must-try restaurants in this small village
- L’auberge de gourdon at the entrance to the village, one of my favorite restaurants in Gourdon. Nice terrace, good food, very authentic and spontaneous welcome haha.
- Aux petits fours, a cute little restaurant serving fine French cuisine
- La crêpe gourmande, ideal for a snack or a beer in the sunshine
- La taverne provençale, one of the most popular for its terrace offering one of the most beautiful views in the village.
Hiking
At the very bottom of Rue Basse, you’ll find a small square offering incredible panoramic views. On the left-hand side is the start of the superbe “Path of heaven” hike from Gourdon village to Bar sur Loup.
Itinerary
The village lies in the Grasse region above the Gorges du Loup.
It is located :
- 1 hour from Monaco
- 40 minutes from Nice
- 45 minutes from Antibes
- 50 minutes from Cannes
- 20 minutes from Grasse
Useful information
- gourdonThere are two free parking lots at the bottom of the village
- Toilets are also available
