This Vaucluse village voted the most beautiful village in the world by an American magazine

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After the Fontaine-de-Vaucluse spring, classified among the 200 world geological heritage sites, Vaucluse is once again in the spotlight internationally.

The prestigious American magazine Travel + Leisure has designated Gordes as the most beautiful village in the worldplacing this Provençal town at the top of its ranking of the 23 most charming villages on the planet.

Gordes, a dream setting

Perched at an altitude of 300 meters, Gordes charms its visitors with its white stone buildings, connected by picturesque cobbled streets and dominated by an imposing medieval castle.

This unique setting, where history and natural beauty blend harmoniously, offers a panorama d’exception on the Luberon.

A ranking that takes you on a journey: breathtaking destinations

In addition to Gordes, the Travel + Leisure ranking brings together other gems from around the world. Among its competitors, renowned destinations like Shirakawa-gō in Japan or Oia in Greece.

From the Dutch village of Giethoorn to the mountainous landscapes of Banff in Canada, via the white houses of Portofino in Italy, this selection invites you on a real world tour of the most beautiful villages.

The ranking of the 23 most beautiful villages in the world:

1. Gordes, France
2. Shirakawa-gō, Japan
3. Giethoorn, Pays-Bas
4. Stepantsminda, Georgia
5. Yes, Greece
6. Cherrapunji, India
7. Guatapé, Colombia
8. Stowe, Vermont
9. Ban Rak Thai, Thailand
10. Portofino, Italy
11. Grindelwald, Suisse
12. Lake Placid, United States
13. Bacalar, Mexico
14. Moulay Idriss Zerhoun, Morocco
15. Ilulissat, Greenland
16. Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Allemagne
17. Marsaxlokk, Malta
18. Frigiliana, Spain
19. Bernal, Mexico
20. Banff, Canada
21. Whitefish, Montana, United States
22. Byron Bay, Australie
23. Stone Town, Zanzibar

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