Église Saint-Michel, church located in Tarn, in France

Église Saint-Michel is a Catholic church in Cordes-sur-Ciel, Tarn. Its light beige stone tower carries a round clock above a recessed arched doorway, while the lower reddish-brown stone facade to the right has a tall pointed-arch window with dark tracery. Smaller arched windows with blue shutters sit at lower left. The building was classified as a monument historique in 1922.

The church is first mentioned in records from 1269, with construction beginning between 1263 and 1281 and main work completed by 1287, establishing its core structure. Major expansions occurred in the 15th century, the bell tower was built between 1369 and 1374, and in 1538 the building was damaged by fire during religious conflicts before later restoration work brought it to its current form.

The church is dedicated to Saint Michael, and its name is tied to the Place Saint-Michel where it stands. The building was listed as a monument historique in 1922, a status that shapes how the site is presented to visitors today.

The church stands on Place Saint-Michel in the upper town of Cordes-sur-Ciel, in the Tarn department. The surrounding lanes climb steeply, so allow time for the gradient on the way up. The building is classified as a monument historique, and its stone walls keep the interior noticeably cooler than the streets outside.

The church was listed as a monument historique in 1922, a detail often missed by visitors who focus on the interior. The designation protects the whole building, including the light beige stone tower with its round clock and the reddish-brown facade with its pointed-arch window.