Slott i Tarn
Castles and Heritage of Tarn
The Tarn region showcases a unique architectural legacy defined by its characteristic red-brick structures and dramatic hilltop fortifications. This list features the UNESCO-listed Episcopal City of Albi, home to the massive Gothic Saint Cecilia Cathedral and the fortified Palais de la Berbie. Beyond Albi, explore the 12th-century ruins of Penne, the medieval bastide gates of Cordes-sur-Ciel, and Templar commanderies. These sites span from early Romanesque abbeys in Gaillac to defensive castles and merchant houses, illustrating centuries of Occitan history and military architecture.
Albi Cathedral
The Cathedral of Saint Cecilia of Albi, also known as Albi Cathedral, is the seat of the Catholic Archbishop of Albi.
Pont Vieux
An 11th-century masonry bridge featuring eight arches. It is one of the oldest bridges in France still in use, originally built to facilitate trade across the Tarn river.
Remparts crénelés
Defensive fortifications surrounding the medieval town of Cordes-sur-Ciel, featuring several lines of walls built to protect the bastide since its foundation in 1222.
Abbaye Saint-Michel
A former Benedictine abbey in Gaillac with origins dating back to the 10th century, featuring a Romanesque church and historic cellars.
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