Cordes-sur-ciel, one of France's most beautiful villages
Cordes sur Ciel is one of France’s most significant medieval towns, and one of Europe’s heritage hotspots.
It was founded in 1222 by the Count of Toulouse. It is a veritable history book, where the memory of men has remained alive.
“We travel for years without really knowing what we’re looking for, we wander in the noise, entangled in desires or repentances, and we suddenly arrive in one of those two or three places that await each of us in this world. The traveler who, from the terrace of Cordes, looks out over the summer night, knows that he need go no further, and that, if he wishes, the beauty here, day after day, will remove him from all solitude.”(Albert Camus)
Stroll through the streets, cross the thresholds, and travel through the centuries!
Cordes Tourist Office: 05 63 56 00 52 www.cordessurciel.fr
In the land of the Bastides,
Cordes, Réalmont, Castelnau de Montmiral, Puycelsi, Lisle-sur-Tarn, offer limitless walks. Villages of light and shadow, discover some of the Most Beautiful Villages in France.
Castelnau du Montmiral: Founded in 1222, this bastide town features a collection of old houses and narrow streets around a central square.
Puycelsi: is a medieval village built on a huge rock overlooking the Vère river. The ramparts are flanked by 2 towers and pierced by 2 fortified gates. It’s a pleasant place to stroll and contemplate the beautiful views over the valley.
Penne: Around the remains of the castle, a veritable eagle’s nest perched on a rocky spur overlooking the Aveyron valley, the village has preserved its medieval appearance. With its distinctive silhouette, this is one of the most romantic villages in the Tarn.
Bruniquel: A thriving former trading town, where saffron was one of the main products traded. See the castle and the magnificent 12th-century keep. Bruniquel was the setting for the film “Le vieux Fusil”, starring Romy Schneider and Philippe Noiret.
