Cordes Travel Guide

 hquittner Says:  At the center of all 13C bastides there was originally a covered market (Halles). (See our Tips on Aquitaine, where there are several:Read Aquitaine (General) and among others the typical one, Monpazier). The wood covered one of Cordes is a sturdy one supported by unusual... 

 hquittner Says:  The interior of the church is rather dark. It has tetrapartite vaulting with a broken pointed arch at the head of the choir, evidencing the changes of the 13C. The Rose and many other windows have crisply colored glass that does not look very old and we had information on... 

 hquittner Says:  The church of St.-Michel has a combined belfry and watchtower which can be seen from the town gate. However it was built as the last part of the church in 1460-85 along with the present nave with internal buttressing like Albi Cathedral, while the watch tower addition... 

 hquittner Says:  We saw two other “grand maisons” like the others but did not learn their names. They were in the Halle area and had two floors of windows with similar treatment to the others. They had round arched windows in pairs with colonettes and decorated capitals and a pointed arched... 

 hquittner Says:  Similar to the Maison du G. Veneur, the Maison du Grand Fauconnier also has twp levels of traceried double or triple windows in ogival pairs, but without another dormer level above.At one time the projecting roof was decorated with images of falcons, from which its name... 

 hquittner Says:  Continuing up the Grand Rue, still on the right is another fine building. Like the Maison du G. Ecuyer, the Maison du Grand Veneur (Master of the Hounds), has two levels of double or triple windows above the arcade ground floor arcades, but the windows are quite different... 

 hquittner Says:  We entered the Grand-Rue (also called the Rue Droite), which runs frm the gate to the town center (as in all bastides). On the right we encountered the first grand mansion , the early 14C Maison du Grand Ecuyer (Chief Riding Master). The ground level (of three) is arcaded... 

 hquittner Says:  We parked in the directed place outside the gates; there is no vehicular entry into town. It looked rather shabby 15 years ago. Things have improved since then. This is the easiest way to the town sights. The Gate in the ramparts can be seen at the left of the picture; high... 

 pigletsmom Says:  Stroll the charming streets, find wonderful stores, and centuries old architecture along cobblestone roads. 

 pigletsmom Says:  Truly marvelous buildings with fantistic detail fill Cordes on every street. Very picturesque and charming. 

 pigletsmom Says:  A lovely 15th century gothic church filled with vaulted ceilings and beautiful paintings. 

 pigletsmom Says:  Once you've climbed to the top of town, you'll be treated to lovely scenic views at the place de la Bride. It's a square that doubles as a wonderful lookout point just past the Market Hall. People relax, take a drink, and play with their dogs in this relaxed atmosphere. 

 Klod5 Says:  Yves Thuriès est né le 5 juin 1938 dans la petite boulangerie du village de Lempaut dans le Tarn. A 14 ans, il fait son apprentissage à la pâtisserie Benoît Barné de Castres et obtient son CAP à 17 ans à Toulouse. Il commence alors son Tour de France. Il part en 1958 en... 

 pigletsmom Says:  Every month Cordes puts on traditional festivasl to celebrate their rich history. I accidentally came upon an event taking place at the Place de la Bride, with regional costumes, dancing and music. Demonstrations of medieval cooking and pastry making, along with artisans... 

 GUYON Says:  We visited Cordes during the last days of April. So the streets were empty and the shops and restaurants closed for their major part.But in Summer the city which did not surrender to the crusaders is invaded by the tourists.Outside the walls, the parking places are numerous...