Cordes-sur-Ciel facts for kids
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Cordes-sur-Ciel
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A view within Cordes-sur-Ciel
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 Cordes-sur-Ciel
Location in France
Cordes-sur-Ciel
Location in Occitanie
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Occitanie | |
| Department | Tarn | |
| Arrondissement | Albi | |
| Canton | Carmaux-2 Vallée du Cérou | |
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8.27 km2 (3.19 sq mi) | |
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1,014 | |
| • Density | 122.61/km2 (317.6/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
81069 /81170
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| Elevation | 159–320 m (522–1,050 ft) (avg. 279 m or 915 ft) |
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Cordes-sur-Ciel (Occitan: Còrdas d'Albigés) is a commune of the Tarn département, in France.
The fortified town (bastide) was built in 1222 by the Count of Toulouse. It is now a popular tourist spot. Until recently the town's name was Cordes, a word thought to come from the Indo-European root "corte" meaning "rocky heights."
Images for kids
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Minstrels playing in front of a church during a festival
See also
In Spanish: Cordes-sur-Ciel para niños
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