Cordes-sur-Ciel - Where Light Meets Legend
Standing before Cordes-sur-Ciel, I was struck by how perfectly this medieval bastide lives up to its poetic name. As evening light began to filter through the gathering clouds, I witnessed the village literally suspended between earth and sky, wrapped in an almost mystical atmosphere.
My intention was to capture not just the architectural beauty of this 13th-century Gothic gem, but the ethereal quality that has made it legendary. Those dramatic rays of light piercing through the clouds seemed to illuminate the very soul of this Cathar stronghold, creating a scene that felt both timeless and magical.
I wanted to convey the sense of wonder that strikes visitors when they first glimpse this hilltop citadel emerging from the Tarn countryside. The interplay between the ancient stones warmed by golden light and the theatrical sky above tells the story of a place where history and legend intertwine. This is Cordes as the medieval pilgrims might have seen it - a vision suspended between heaven and earth.
Cordes-sur-Ciel - Where Light Meets Legend
Standing before Cordes-sur-Ciel, I was struck by how perfectly this medieval bastide lives up to its poetic name. As evening light began to filter through the gathering clouds, I witnessed the village literally suspended between earth and sky, wrapped in an almost mystical atmosphere.
My intention was to capture not just the architectural beauty of this 13th-century Gothic gem, but the ethereal quality that has made it legendary. Those dramatic rays of light piercing through the clouds seemed to illuminate the very soul of this Cathar stronghold, creating a scene that felt both timeless and magical.
I wanted to convey the sense of wonder that strikes visitors when they first glimpse this hilltop citadel emerging from the Tarn countryside. The interplay between the ancient stones warmed by golden light and the theatrical sky above tells the story of a place where history and legend intertwine. This is Cordes as the medieval pilgrims might have seen it - a vision suspended between heaven and earth.