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Cordes-sur-Ciel
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On the Way of Saint James, Cordes is a small medieval hilltop town. It is one of the "Most Beautiful Villages of France" and one of the region's most visited sites.
Overview of Cordes-sur-Ciel
On the Way of Saint James, Cordes is a small medieval hilltop town. It is one of the "Most Beautiful Villages of France" and one of the region's most visited sites.
Key facts
- Type de lieu: village.
- Intérêt touristique: (must-see or highly recommended).
- Localisation: in the northwest of the Tarn department, not far from Albi.
- Distances:
- Heure locale: .
- Population: 953 inhabitants (2014).
- Superficie: 8.27 km².
- Altitude: from 159 to 320 m.
- Site internet: http://www.cordessurciel.fr
History of Cordes-sur-Ciel
What to see and do in Cordes-sur-Ciel
A stronghold of Catharism, this medieval hilltop village is one of the prettiest in the Southwest, with its winding streets and old houses showcasing remarkable architecture.
Musées de Cordes-sur-Ciel:
Cordes-sur-Ciel Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art
It offers a unique encounter between architectural heritage and artistic creation through 20th-century art.
It offers a unique encounter between architectural heritage and artistic creation through 20th-century art.
Cordes-sur-Ciel Embroidery Museum
Housed in the birthplace of Cordes embroidery, this museum preserves the only operational Cordes embroidery loom. Historical documents, machinery, and commentary complete the experience.
Housed in the birthplace of Cordes embroidery, this museum preserves the only operational Cordes embroidery loom. Historical documents, machinery, and commentary complete the experience.
Charles Portal Museum
The museum offers a unique way to explore the history and architecture of the town of Cordes through a collection of diverse objects from its region.
The museum offers a unique way to explore the history and architecture of the town of Cordes through a collection of diverse objects from its region.
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Charles Portal Museum
★ The museum offers a unique way to explore the history and architecture of the town of Cordes through a collection of diverse objects from…
Cordes-sur-Ciel Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art
★ It offers a unique encounter between architectural heritage and artistic creation through 20th-century art.
Cordes-sur-Ciel Embroidery Museum
★ Housed in the birthplace of Cordes embroidery, this museum preserves the only operational Cordes embroidery loom. Historical documents…
Cordes-sur-Ciel Sugar and Chocolate Museum
★ "Artworks" made of sugar and chocolate...