How to come to Cordes sur Ciel ?
If all roads lead to Rome, some of them pass through Cordes sur Ciel! But in fact, which ones? Whether you come by car, by train or even by plane, here is all the information you need to arrive in Cordes with peace of mind.
By car
Paris - Cordes sur Ciel : 665 km, A20, exit Caussade then direction St Antonin-Noble Val
Toulouse - Cordes sur Ciel : 76 km, A68, exit Gaillac/Cordes
Montpellier - Cordes sur Ciel : 216 km
GPS coordinates of the Tourist Office: 44°03'45 " N, 1°57'27 " E
Plan your route: http://www.viamichelin.fr
Coming by taxi
Taxi Cordais
Transport all distances
Tel : 06 22 42 72 11 - mail : bellenger.anthony@orange.fr
Taxi Gilles
Reservation recommended, all types of travel 7 days a week and 24 hours a day
05 63 56 87 52 / 05 63 53 02 32 (dom) / 06 16 30 14 90
Parking in Cordes sur Ciel
Parking is not free (*).
Parking fee
- From 1 November to 28 February: €2
- From 1 March to 30 October: €6
Free parking on Saturday morning, market day. Free 30-minute parking for access to shops (blue zone - European disc required).
Several car parks are available (see map above).
We recommend at least half a day for a quick visit of the city and a full day if you wish to go further.
Parking des Tuileries (P1): in the valley, free parking, 50 spaces (200m, 5 minutes walk from the Place de la Bouteillerie by the pedestrian path, but steep slope with stairs). To the centre of the town: 800m - 25 min minimum.
Parking du Saint Crucifix (P2)*: towards the stadium, 124 place. 500m, 10 minutes to Place de la Bouteillerie.
Place de la Bouteillerie*: at the foot of the city, 39 spaces. To the centre of the city: 600m - 20 minutes minimum.
Tour de ville parking (top of the city, rare places in season)*: from Planol to the centre of the city: 300m - 6 mn minimum.
For more information: http://mairie.cordessurciel.fr/vie-pratique/au-quotidien/10-stationnement
By bus
Bus: Albi bus station
Lio, line 707 Cordes sur Ciel - Albi / Albi - Cordes sur Ciel
For information, click on the following link: https://www.mestrajets.lio.laregion.fr/
Tourist buses must drop off their passengers at the foot of the city, avenue du 8 mai 1945, at the drop-off point provided for this purpose.
Travel by bus from Toulouse
Info and booking on https://toulouse-welcome.com/excursions-sud-ouest/albi-cordes-sur-ciel/
By train
Cordes-Vindrac station (5km from Cordes).
Daily train direct line Toulouse-Aurillac (stop at the station of Cordes-Vindrac) or line Toulouse-Albi-Rodez (link Albi-Cordes by bus).
Information SNCF : 36 35 (0,34 €/mn)
Information / reservations : www.voyages-sncf.com
Bus line 707. Daily connections from the station to Cordes sur Ciel. Consult the timetable
By plane
Toulouse-Blagnac Airport:
90 km / 0 825 380 000 / accueil-info@toulouse.aeroport.fr
Site : www.toulouse.aeroport.fr
Rodez-Marcillac Airport : 1h15 by RN / 05 65 76 02 09 / aeroport-rodez-marcillac@wanadoo.fr
Website : www.aeroport-rodez.fr/
Carcassonne Airport
2h by A61 / 04 68 71 96 47
Webite : www.aeroport-carcassonne.com/
Make a stop at the motorhome area
Paid parking all year round
Payment terminal: it works only by credit card, with or without contact. Rate: 8 € = 1 pitch, including overnight stay and tourist tax.
Token terminal: for water or electricity
o 1 token at 1 € for 60 l of water or 3 hours of electricity, at the user's choice
o coins only; coins accepted: 0.05 €, 0.10 €, 0.20 €, 0.50 €, 1 €, 2 €
Access to water services is interrupted from November to March.
Shaded pitches located less than 150 m on foot from the bottom of the city of Cordes sur Ciel (steep climb). Passage of the municipal police.
Walking up the city...
To reach the historical centre on foot we advise you to follow the Grand Rue de l'Horloge, opposite the Place Jeanne Ramel-Cals, a few metres from the Bouteillerie.
Be careful, the streets are cobbled and quite steep. To see on the way: heritage sites, artists' and craftsmen's workshops, shops, viewpoints.
Allow at least 20 minutes... and suitable shoes!
Buses must drop off their passengers at the foot of the town, on Avenue du 8 mai 1945, at the drop-off point reserved for this purpose.
... or go with the shuttle
From 1st April to 30th October.
Prices : Adults: 3 € - Children (5-12 years old): 2 € - Free for children under 5 years old.
Departure from Place de la Bouteillerie
Telephone: 05 63 43 28 42
E-mail: contact@petittrain-tarn.com
Website (URL): www.petittrain-cordes.com/la-navette
Payment methods: Cheque - Holiday cheque - Cash
