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Gordes

Bories Village

Bories Village@Droits gérés A. Hocquel / Collect ADT
Bories Village@Droits gérés A. Hocquel / Collect ADT
Bories Village@Coll. VPA / A. Hocquel
Bories Village@Coll. VPA / A. Hocquel
Bories Village@Coll. VPA / A. Hocquel
Bories Village@Coll. VPA / A. Hocquel
Bories Village@Coll. VPA / A. Hocquel
Bories Village@Coll. VPA / A. Hocquel
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Tourist service in Gordes :

This Bories village was listed as a Historical Monument in 1977 and is home to the largest collection of bories, including sheepfolds, bread ovens, wine storerooms, fences, enclosures and walls. It is a traditional heritage site that represents the Provençal countryside's unique identity. A genuine marvel! Self-guided tours or guided tours (advance booking required) available. Video in French with English subtitles.
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Bories, also referred to locally as Gallic huts, are built from dry stone walls, without the use of mortar, based on the architectural principle of the corbelled vault. These traditional huts were constructed from stones found on site, a practice that continued up until the last century. In the 17th and 18th centuries, the increase in population forced farmers to grow crops on new land. The stones extracted from the limestone hills and ground around Gordes were used to build "farm" huts.
The Bories Village, restored between 1969 and 1976, stands today as it did when the last inhabitants abandoned it approximately 150 years ago. 

Practical information :The town hall provides a free shuttle service for senior citizens; to book, call +33 (0)4 90 72 02 08. Group guided tours available; book at Tourist Office: +33 (0)4 90 72 02 75.
Under 12's go free.

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Equipment

  • Film room
  • Free car park
  • Car park
  • Defibrillator
  • Exhibition space
  • Toilets

Services

  • Pets welcome
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Dates and times

From 01/01 to 31/12/2025 daily.
Closed exceptionally on January 1st and December 25th.
- From 2 to 31 January, 10:00 to 17:00
- From 1 February to 29 March, 9:00 to 17:30
- From 1 April to 31 May, 9:00 to 19:00
- From 1 June to 31 August, 9:00 to 20:00
- From 1 to 30 September, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- From 1 to 26 October, 9 a.m. to 6.30 p.m.
- From 27 October to 3 November, 9 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.
- 4 to 30 November from 9am to 5pm
- 1 to 31 December (closed on 25 December) from 10am to 5pm

Last admission 30 minutes before closing time.

Languages spoken

  • French

Prices

Adult: 8 €
Child : 4 €
Student: 4 € (upon presentation of proof)
Group children : 2 €
Set price group adults: 7 €.

Free entry for children under 12.
Child entry valid for 12 - 17 years.
Group rate available for 10 people or more.

Free admission on presentation of proof: journalists, museum curators, art teachers and people with disabilities or reduced mobility.

Methods of payment

  • Check
  • Cash
  • Bank/credit card
  • Travellers Cheque
  • Connect Travellers Cheque

Contact

Bories Village
Les Savournins
1570 chemin du village des bories
 84220 Gordes
Tel : View number 04 90 72 03 48
E-Mail : Afficher le mail levillagedesbories@gordes-village.com
Website : https://www.levillagedesbories.com

Coordinates

Longitude : 5.180206
Latitude : 43.906762

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This page was produced with the help of theDestination Luberon Monts de Vaucluse