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Très belle Bastide, très bien entretenue
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Too many tourists in the high season!
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Cordes sur Ciel - Cordes on the Sky and so close to heaven.
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.
Hôtel du Grand Ecuyer: Itinéraire d'un grand chef
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...
pigletsmom Says: Much larger in scale, but equally as beautiful.Take a day and explore the lovely city of Albi.Only a 20 minute drive on lovely country roads.
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...
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A lovely 15th century gothic church filled with vaulted ceilings and beautiful paintings.
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Cordes - The perfect Medieval Village

Cordes is a town set on a hill that offers wonderful vistas, along with quaint streets and fabulous architecture.
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Cordes sur Ciel, fièrement dressée sur son piton rocheux, fascine tous ceux qui la découvrent. Comme un dragon couché dans la vallée, offrant son échine aux rêves les plus fous ou les plus sages,...
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C'est là ce qui fait l'enchantement de Cordes ; tout y est beau, même le regret. Albert Camus Attempt of translation (with my anticipated apologize) : Here is the delight of Cordes : everything is...
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An Authentic Old French Hill Town

Because we were using our own vehicle (rented) and wanted most eagerly to visit Conques further north from Albi, and wanted to find stops en route into the northern reaches of the Midi, we consulted...
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