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Cordes-sur-Ciel – 13 Grand Rue Raimond VII📷 Krzysztof Golik, CC BY-SA 4.0

Cordes-sur-Ciel

Cordes-sur-Ciel, France

History

A 13th-century fortified town on a steep hill with Gothic merchants’ houses along its main street. Park at the bottom and walk or take the small shuttle; the cobbles are hard work.

Nearest town
Cordes-sur-Ciel, France
Category
History & culture
GPS
44.0636, 1.9528

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, July–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • France: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autoroutes; the limit drops to 110 km/h in rain. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • CAMPING-CAR PARK LaguépieMotorhome stopover
    9 km from Cordes-sur-Ciel
    MotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Les TilleulsCampsite
    10 km from Cordes-sur-Ciel · 40 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • CampingCarNight des PommiersMotorhome stopover
    17 km from Cordes-sur-Ciel · 15 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping des ÉtoilesCampsite
    18 km from Cordes-sur-Ciel
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • CAMPING-CAR PARK area of GaillacMotorhome stopover
    19 km from Cordes-sur-Ciel · 40 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping Albirondack Park Lodge et SpaCampsite
    22 km from Cordes-sur-Ciel · 33 pitches
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in France · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Cordes-sur-Ciel?

Cordes-sur-Ciel is in Cordes-sur-Ciel, France, at GPS 44.0636, 1.9528. It is about 22 km from Albi.

Can you camp near Cordes-sur-Ciel?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Aire de Camping Car Les Tuileries - Cordes sur Ciel, about 0 km away; within 25 km there are 54 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Cordes-sur-Ciel?

Cordes-sur-Ciel is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Albi, Cordes and Conques.

What is there to see near Cordes-sur-Ciel?

Places worth a stop nearby: Najac castle (17 km), Albi Cathedral (21 km), Saint-Cirq-Lapopie (50 km) and Pech Merle cave (55 km).

When is the best time to visit Cordes-sur-Ciel?

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, July–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)