Albi

Albi Essentials

Albi’s UNESCO-listed Episcopal City is defined by its distinctive red-brick architecture. This collection features the Cathédrale Sainte-Cécile, the world's largest brick building, and the Palais de la Berbie, which houses the extensive Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec collection. Explore the 11th-century Pont Vieux, the Romanesque-Gothic Saint-Salvy collegiate church, and the 16th-century Maison Enjalbert. From the formal gardens of the Berbie to the 19th-century covered market, these sites showcase the medieval heritage and artistic legacy of the Tarn region’s 'Red City.'

Albi Cathedral

The Cathedral of Saint Cecilia of Albi, also known as Albi Cathedral, is the seat of the Catholic Archbishop of Albi.

Musée Toulouse-Lautrec

The Musée Toulouse-Lautrec is an art museum in Albi, southern France, dedicated mainly to the work of the painter Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec…

Episcopal City of Albi

UNESCO World Heritage site comprising a medieval architectural ensemble, including the cathedral and the Palais de la Berbie, built primarily with local red brick.

Pont Vieux

Built around 1040, this medieval masonry bridge is one of the oldest in France. It features multiple arches and offers panoramic views of the city skyline.

Palais de la Berbie

A 13th-century former bishops' palace and fortress. It is one of the oldest and best-preserved episcopal castles in France, now housing the Toulouse-Lautrec Museum.

Jardins de la Berbie

Formal 17th-century French gardens located in the former palace garrison. They feature manicured boxwood hedges and a terrace overlooking the Tarn River.

Cloître Saint-Salvy

A tranquil Romanesque and Gothic cloister featuring 13th-century carved capitals and a central garden, once part of a larger monastic complex.

Église Saint-Salvy

A collegiate church dedicated to Albi's first bishop. The building reflects a mix of Romanesque stone construction and later Gothic brickwork.

Marché Couvert d'Albi

A triangular Baltard-style covered market built in 1903. It remains a central hub for local Tarn gastronomy and fresh regional produce.

Maison Enjalbert

A 16th-century half-timbered Renaissance house notable for its 'chemist's shop' wood carvings and distinctive corner windows.

Tarn bridges view

Panoramic viewpoint located on the right bank of the Tarn, providing a clear perspective of the Pont Vieux, the cathedral, and the historic mills.

Vermicellerie

Known as the Moulins Albigeois, this former flour mill and pasta factory on the Tarn riverbank is a significant example of Albi's industrial heritage.

Maison natale de Toulouse-Lautrec

Also known as the Hôtel du Bosc, this private mansion is the 1864 birthplace of painter Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec.