Gourdon

Locals call it the Eagle's Nest: Gourdon clings to a sheer peak 760 metres up, with steep drops to the river Loup. A single entrance leads into the main street, thick ramparts shut off the north side, and the castle, open since 1950, has gardens laid out by André Le Nôtre. The views over the valley are the main draw.

Highlights

• The castle and its André Le Nôtre gardens
• Panoramic views from the village edge over the Loup valley
• The Gorges du Loup, carved by an alpine-style river
• The Saut du Loup waterfalls
• Paragliding take-off sites around the village

Summary based on Wikipedia and Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA), written with AI assistance.