Planning a trip to Gordes

Arriving — Gordes is difficult to reach via public transportation. The closest train station is Cavaillon, where trains arrive from Avignon’s central station (trip time: 35 min.; www.sncf-connect.com; tel. 36-35; 8€ one-way). From here, bus no. 15.3 departs three times daily for place du Château in Gordes (www.sudest-mobilites.fr; trip time: 35 min.; 2.10€ one-way). By car, Gordes is a 38km (24-mile) drive east of Avignon via D900.

Visitor Information — The Office de Tourisme is at Le Château (www.gordes-village.com; tel. 04-90-72-02-75).

Mail & Postage — La Poste, pl. du Jeu de Boules (tel. 36-31). Note that the post office also offers an ATM.

Pharmacies — Pharmacie de Gordes, 2 rue de l’Eglise (tel. 04-90-72-02-10).