Ascending Artery

August 25, 2010

Stone steps path with a spectacular view to the Provencal valley below. - Gordes, Provence, France - Daily Travel Photos
(Gordes, Provence, France)
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A path of stone steps opens to a spectacular view to the valley below Gordes, the most beautiful village in France.

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A path of stone steps leads into the village center - Gordes, Provence, France - Daily Travel Photos
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The same path of stone steps (as the first photo) leads into the village center of Gordes, the most stunning village in all of France.

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2 Comments - Ascending Artery

1) Zuad -

Wow. Lombard ain't got nothin' on that first road above.

August 26, 2010
2) Travel Guy -

Merci for leaving a comment, Zuaditoes!

August 27, 2010

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