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Things to see in Cordes-sur-Ciel (France): 13 places and when to go
Cordes-sur-Ciel is a town in France, and this site lists 13 places in and around it, mainly History (7), Food and drink (3), Stargazing (1). The best known are List of astronomical observatories, Lexos station and église Saint-Eugène de Vieux. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 17 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 43. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- France · 44.0829, 1.9484
- Places
- 13 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (7) · Food and drink (3) · Stargazing (1) · Temples (1) · Museums and art (1) · Architecture (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- BOD Bordeaux, 227 km as the crow flies
What to see in Cordes-sur-Ciel
The places in and around Cordes-sur-Ciel, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- List of astronomical observatoriesWikimedia list article4 m
- Lexos stationRailway station in Varen, France8.3 km
- église Saint-Eugène de VieuxChurch located in Tarn, in France12 km
- Château musée du CaylaMuseum in France9.0 km
- Pont Saint-Blaise de NajacBridge in France15 km
- Château de MeyraguesHistory14 km
- Maison du Grand VeneurHouse in Cordes-sur-Ciel, France2.2 km
- Porte de la JaneCity gate2.1 km
- Porte des OrmeauxCity gate2.1 km
- Black Mountain CompagnieDistillery10 km
- De la Manche aux Pyrénées 19, Villefranche-de-Rouergue - AlbiHiking9.6 km
- Domaine de CrabetWinery19 km
- Domaine de la PeyrièreWinery8.5 km
When to go to Cordes-sur-Ciel
The best time to visit Cordes-sur-Ciel is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:03
- FebPossible10:14
- MarBest time11:38
- AprBest time13:14
- MayBest time14:34
- JunBest time15:17
- JulBest time14:59
- AugBest time13:50
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:45
- NovPossible9:23
- DecPossible8:43
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 17 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 43. In April, 12 of the 13 places are at their best.
When to go to France in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Cordes-sur-Ciel
The nearest main airport is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD, Bordeaux), 227 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Caylus11 places23 km
- Albi11 places23 km
- Bessières9 places43 km
- Montredon-Labessonnié7 places51 km
- Algans5 places53 km
- Place Clemenceau26 places58 km
And all of France, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Cordes-sur-Ciel?
The best known: List of astronomical observatories, Lexos station, église Saint-Eugène de Vieux, Château musée du Cayla, Pont Saint-Blaise de Najac. In all, 13 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Cordes-sur-Ciel?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 17 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 43.
How do you get to Cordes-sur-Ciel?
The nearest main airport is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD), 227 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Cordes-sur-Ciel as the destination and these 13 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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