Cordes-sur-Ciel is a commune in the Tarn department in the Occitanie region of Southern France. The fortified town was built in 1222 by Raimond VII, the Count of Toulouse, who, though not a Cathar, tolerated what other Catholics considered heresy.

Since the late 20th century, the village has become a popular tourist destination. Until 1993, the town's name was Cordes, a word thought to come from the Indo-European root "corte" meaning "rocky heights." That year, it was renamed Cordes-sur-Ciel, to indicate its height above the clouds over low-lying areas of the valley.

Points of interest include:

• The city is known for its medium-sized outdoor market.
• Cordes is home to the Museum of the Art of Sugar and Chocolate. The museum contains hundreds of pieces of art made completely of sugar. Subjects as diverse as the Middle Ages, mythology, technology and nature are illustrated in the museum's art.
• The Jardin des Paradis is a contemporary garden.

Feel free to Email me any additions or corrections

LINKS AVAILABLE TO YOUR SITE