"Cordes - The perfect Medieval Village" Cordes by pigletsmom

Cordes Travel Guide: 54 reviews and 114 photos

The Lovely town of Cordes

Cordes Sur Ciel (Cordes in the Sky)

Cordes is a town set on a hill that offers wonderful vistas, along with quaint streets and fabulous architecture.

Quaint streets line the city

One of the many gates

Fantastic buildings allover town

Another pretty street

Arches, gothic windows, half-timbered houses, flourishing ivy, and fabulous stone work are some of the wonderful details on many of the Medieval buildings in town.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Gorgeous Medieval Town!
Cons:Too many tourists in the high season!
In a nutshell:Beautiful town and a must see if you're in the area.

Last visit to Cordes: Jun 2004
Intro Updated Jul 15, 2004
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Reviews (8)

Gorgeous Medieval Architecture Things to Do (5)

Truly marvelous buildings with fantistic detail fill Cordes on every street. Very picturesque and charming. more travel advice

Saint Michel Church Things to Do (5)

A lovely 15th century gothic church filled with vaulted ceilings and beautiful paintings. more travel advice

Making crispy cookies the old fashioned way - Cordes

Medieval Festivals and Fairs Local Customs (1)

Every month Cordes puts on traditional festivasl to celebrate their rich history. I accidentally came upon an event... more travel advice

Visit Nearby Albi Off The Beaten Path (2)

Much larger in scale, but equally as beautiful. Take a day and explore the lovely city of Albi. Only a 20 minute drive... more travel advice

Travelogues (1)

Written Jul 15, 2004

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tpal Dec 21, 2004 at 6:05 PM

Hello again Elissa, It is definitely a beautiful area. Thank your...Tom
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cbeaujean Dec 19, 2004 at 8:06 AM

from city's balcony,brethtaking views!an eyrie...