• Stephen and DebbieGrand Tour of Europe - 2023Traveler
    The view from Cords Sur Ciel.
    The entry gate.1Window shopping only allowed.1I had to Google this as I couldn't get a good one.

    Cords-Sur-Ciel

    June 20, 2023 in France ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C

    Today began with a half-hour drive to what is known as the village in the sky - Cords Sur Ciel - rated as one of the prettiest villages in France and it's easy to see why. Even better, there was hardly anyone there.

    It was built in the 1200's to protect the scattered population of the area from conflict and religious persecution. It is now home to artists and craft shops.

    It is referred to as the village in the sky because at times, clouds can obscure the bottom half of the mountain it is built on, thus giving the appearance it is above the clouds.    Read more