The village of Gourdon is a typical, romantic village in the Provence region of France with shops filled with locally produced perfume, produce, and local art.
There are stunning views from the square - la Place Victoria, over the dramatic gorge, across to the sea with Antibes, and Cap Roux in the distance in the Cote d'Azur region of France, a popular vacation distination.
The Village of Gourdon itself is surrounded by ramparts and has a 12th century Chateau called the Chateau de Gourdon which was built on foundations of what was once a Saracen fortress. There are great views also from the Terrace of the Chateau.
Gourdon is a beautiful village in the Provence region of France, which is a haven and wonderful vacation destination with fragrances wafting through the air and a peaceful atmosphere.
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Gourdon, Gorges du Loup, Alpes Maritimes, Provence, France, Europe.
Technical Information:
I photographed this photo with the digital SLR camera model Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II, aperture of f/7.1, exposure time of 1/250 sec. on ISO 100, as always I used a original Canon Lens, the focus lenght for this picture was 300mm.