France > France regions > Midi-Pyrenees > Tarn > Cordes-sur-Ciel
Cordes-sur-Ciel
Cordes sur Ciel is in the Tarn department of the Midi-Pyrenees near the border with Languedoc-Roussillon, north of Albi.
Cordes is a bastide town founded in 1222. It's hilltop setting and medieval buildings and streets make it a very popular tourist destination. Among the many artists attracted by the town, Albert Camus famously remarked that "in Cordes, everything is beautiful, even regret". It was in 1993 that the town was renamed as Cordes-sur-Ciel
The town consists of some lovely medieval houses along the steep paved streets that lead up the hill, and is one of the best preserved medieval towns.
Guided tours of the town can be arranged at the tourist office, then visit the 'Maison du Pays Cordais' at the bottom of the town that introduces many of the products and trades from the local region.
There are those who will tell you that Cordes has not entirely benefitted from handing itself over so completely to tourism. If possible visit the town slightly outside high season to enjoy it at its best.
One unexpected attraction in the town is the Art Museum of Sugar and Chocolate - an unusual idea to say the least - with the hundreds of works of art on display all being made from sugar.
Cordes-sur-Ciel: tourist information, map, travel plans and gites
|
|
Plan a visit to Cordes-sur-Ciel, France
Hotels Cordes-sur-Ciel
Holiday rentals / travel
Property for sale Cordes-sur-Ciel |
|
Map of Cordes-sur-Ciel, France |
Places to visit - Cordes-sur-Ciel
Explore places within about 70 kilometres on a map at Visit Cordes-sur-Ciel.
Some of the closer places are listed below (distances from Cordes-sur-Ciel are approximate and direct - as the crow flies. Only places listed on the france this way site are shown!)
- Albi Town in the Tarn at 26 km
- Gaillac Town, abbey and vineyards at 19 km
- Najac Most beautiful village at 17 km
Information and photos
This travel guide has information, holidays and photos of Cordes-sur-Ciel when available. If you have any photos or relevant information please send them to us! Full credit will be given if they are used.
