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Cordes sur Ciel


Cordes sur Ciel
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Copyright: dominic Portmann (portmanndominic) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 492 W: 2 N: 295] (1756)
Genre: Lieux
Média: Couleur
Date de prise de vue: 2008-08-17
Catégories: Architecture
Appareil photographique: Pentax Optio 50L
Versions: version originale
Date de soumission: 2008-08-27 6:42
Vue: 336
Points: 26
[Ligne directrice - Note] Note du photographe
Cordes-sur-Ciel (Occitan: Còrdas d'Albigés) is a commune of the Tarn département, in France.

The fortified town was built in 1222 by the Count of Toulouse, and 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."


In 1222, Cordes received its charter to become a "bastide" (fortified town) from the Count of Toulouse. It was built between 1222 and 1229 to protect the scattered population of the area from conflict. It was made to replace the village of Saint-Marcel, which was burnt down by the troops of Simon de Montfort in 1215, during the Northern Baron's crusade against the Albigensians.

In the 1229 Treaty of Paris Raymond VII of Toulouse conceded defeat to Louis IX of France. In 1241, Jeanne, the Count of Toulouse, married Alphonse II the brother of Louis IX and the Count of Poitiers. As a result, Cordes became a part of France in 1370 without ever having been militarily conquered. In 1436 Rodrigo de Villandrando pillaged Cordes as part of the Hundred Years' War.

The citizens of Cordes, having built their homes within the original 13th century ramparts, later escaped heavy damage during the religious wars at the end of the 16th century. As a result some excellent examples of 13th and 14th century gothic architecture have been preserved.



Cordes was revived in the mid-20th century, by artists and other visitors who noticed the town's beauty. Albert Camus visited it in the 1950s and remarked that “In Cordes, everything is beautiful, even regret”.

In 1993 Cordes was renamed Cordes-sur-Ciel to reflect the town's site on a hill above the clouds that cover the valley below.



* The city is known for its medium sized outdoor market.
* Cordes is home to the Museum of the Art of Sugar and Chocolate. The museum contains hundreds of pieces of art made completely of sugar. Subjects as diverse as the Middle Ages, mythology, technology and nature are illustrated in the museum's art.

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  • plimrn Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3906 W: 233 N: 5296] (16686)
  • [2008-08-27 13:57]

Hi Dominic,
I like the way you have composed this photo with the interesting gothic architecture framed with bouganvilla, palm and the photographer's sky; good detail and color as well. The note is fascinating.
HLJ, Pat

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  • danos Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3703 W: 84 N: 5371] (21024)
  • [2008-08-28 2:32]

Good morning Dominic,
informative your note about Cordes-sur-Ciel with the meaning of rocky heights.I read the history of the region,as the excellent contracted colors and the brilliant light.The sharpness and the clarity are well managed.

Have a nice day,Danos

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  • kpav Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 653 W: 53 N: 352] (4298)
  • [2008-08-28 3:21]

Hello Dominic, very nice shot with beautiful colors and very well balanced light. Great combination of flowers and greenery with architecture. Thanks for sharing.
Best regards,
Kostas.

Good morning Dominic, nice composed and colorful photo of this interesting architecture place.

TFS

Phil

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  • ifanik Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1796 W: 54 N: 2947] (16492)
  • [2008-08-30 6:50]

Very beautiful photo dear Dominic
Congratulation
Nice colours and POV
BEST REGARDS
NICK

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  • TopGeo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2195 W: 79 N: 3060] (13740)
  • [2008-09-01 6:25]

Hi Dominic!Is very beautiful the view from this point admittedly Good the place of flower-bouganvilla, gives beauty! Improbable POV. Good moment! Fullstop composed this photo with the interesting gothic architecture good detail and color! compliments
Georgios

Deux pans de murs qui se détachent sur le ciel, cela rappelle un peu ton escalier grec et ses marches qui montaient aussi vers le ciel.

Bien cordialement,

Emmanuel

Hi Dominic,
Splendid shot from this place with attractive composition. The environment is beautiful and the note is superb. Great premiére, Very well done! Have a nice day
George

Hello dear Dominic.

It is been a lot time since my last appearance! How are you?

Your picture is very very good with a useful informative note about Cordes. I like the composition and the balanced colors, as well as the POV that you used.

Best regards and friendly
Michael

PS I recently visited Amorgos for first time, I immediately loved this place so I decided to buy a house in Chora (I did it already)!!

Hello Dominic,
Beautiful architecture composition with splendid colors.I like it very much together with the informative note!

Have a nice day,
Thomas

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  • jrj Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5581 W: 505 N: 7447] (33746)
  • [2008-09-10 1:29]

Fine detail from this old village D. The florishing bush a good choice to include. Inclusion of the sky fitting well to the title. Interesting note.

A good shot where the vivid colors and the clarity gets immediately the attention making the area to look dreamy.
I like the shot corner you choose because gives a 3D feeling to your composition.
Kostas

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  • greek Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 894 W: 0 N: 509] (5622)
  • [2008-11-18 0:50]

bonjour mon ami

very nice place, nice corner, colours, details and architecture, galantis

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