Today was our "field trip" to Cordes sur Ciel and Albi. I saw so much beauty that I'm not sure how to describe it. All I know is that I've not seen anything like Cordes, this tiny town up on top of a hill overlooking spectacular countryside. Founded in 1222, you must walk up to the upper town, although the lower portion is very impressive, as well. We decided to visit Cordes first, and then drive to Albi. The drive from Carcassonne to Toulouse was uneventful, but as we turned off toward our destinations, the countryside spread out before us like a painting. A deep blue sky and a warm sun completed the picture.
As we wound around road after road, with vineyards everywhere, suddenly Cordes came into view.
We parked the car, and spent several hours exploring, starting with a bit of breakfast at the patisserie.
I'm going to put up another blog post tomorrow for the Albi portion of the trip, as it's late and I'm one tired traveler. Thanks so much for joining me!
Loved the city in the sky. What a wonderful trip. Enjoyed the pictures and looking forward to more.
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Diana Gayle
You have such a great eye for things, which is something I am trying to learn.
ReplyDeleteSo gorgeous-hard to believe people actually live there. Everything is so...for lack of a better word...picturesque.
ReplyDeleteVickie these pictures are amazing! I am just awe struck. This is better than National Geographic. You will need to start your own magazine soon. You have a following already. :) Love you friend, JSH
ReplyDeletelove all the doorways, stairs and winding street shots!
ReplyDeleteThanks, everyone! It was hard to take a bad picture in Cordes!
ReplyDeleteVickie, I loved these pictures of Cordes sur Ciel. I have to get there someday somehow. You take super shots, but you write really well too. What a gift you have!! :) Evelyn
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