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Exploring the Jewel of Tarn
Due to its exceptional beauty and unique architectural heritage, Albi was recently inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list. In this charming and elegant city perched on the high banks of the Tarn River, the past and the present coexist in perfect harmony. Walking in its narrow streets early in the morning or late at night is a fascinating aesthetic and emotional experience. Sainte Cécile Cathedral whose somber silhouette dominates the skyline takes us back to the epoch that witnessed the Alb
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Overview
- ✓Due to its exceptional beauty and unique architectural heritage, Albi was recently inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
- ✓In this charming and elegant city perched on the high banks of the Tarn River, the past and the present coexist in perfect harmony.
- ✓Walking in its narrow streets early in the morning or late at night is a fascinating aesthetic and emotional experience.
- ✓Sainte Cécile Cathedral whose somber silhouette dominates the skyline takes us back to the epoch that witnessed the Albigensian Crusade and the destruction of the flourishing culture of Languedoc.
Due to its exceptional beauty and unique architectural heritage, Albi was recently inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list. In this charming and elegant city perched on the high banks of the Tarn River, the past and the present coexist in perfect harmony. Walking in its narrow streets early in the morning or late at night is a fascinating aesthetic and emotional experience. Sainte Cécile Cathedral whose somber silhouette dominates the skyline takes us back to the epoch that witnessed the Albigensian Crusade and the destruction of the flourishing culture of Languedoc.
Due to its exceptional beauty and unique architectural heritage, Albi was recently inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list. In this charming and elegant city perched on the high banks of the Tarn River, the past and the present coexist in perfect harmony. Walking in its narrow streets early in the morning or late at night is a fascinating aesthetic and emotional experience. Sainte Cécile Cathedral whose somber silhouette dominates the skyline takes us back to the epoch that witnessed the Albigensian Crusade and the destruction of the flourishing culture of Languedoc.
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What’s Included
- ✓Private transportation
- ✓Tour-guiding
What’s NOT Included
- ✗Snacks
- ✗Lunch
What to Bring
- •Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- •Public transportation options are available nearby
- •Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Meeting and Pickup
🚐Meet at start point
📍 Meeting point / start
We meet on Place Sainte-Cecile in front of the main entrance to the Museum of Toulouse-Lautrec.
🏁 End point
We meet on Place Sainte-Cecile in front of the main entrance to the Museum of Toulouse-Lautrec.
Good to know
- Guide languages
- Russian, English
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- 1 day(s) before
- Ages
- Traveler 0–120
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Tour options
- Albi and its marvels: Wine tasting : Visit of the 18th century chateau includes a tour of wine-making facilities and tasting local Gaillac wines. Duration: 1 hour
- Жемчужина Тарна Альби: Duration: 8 hours Toulouse/Cordes/Albi/Toulouse on demand
- Albi: A jewel of Tarn: Duration: 8 hours TLS - Cordes - Albi - TLS: 9-12: Toulouse - Cordes-sur-Ciel 14-18: Albi 18-19: Albi - Toulouse on demand Visit of a local winery: Visit of a local winery accompanied by wine-tasting (Gaiilac)
Itinerary
5 h
If you are interested in the Albigensians' history and have a passion for medieval culture, consider visiting Albi! Standing proudly on the banks of the Tarn River, Albi is the town where tradition and modernity co-exist in perfect harmony. The historical center, with its straight cobble-stoned streets flanked by tall half-timbered houses, has kept its medieval aspect and provides excellent examples of French civil and religious architecture. Surprisingly, Albi passed largely unscathed through a succession of dramatic events, and most of its landmark structures have not changed for centuries. Inscribed on the UNESCO world heritage list in 2010, the Episcopal City of Albi is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Languedoc. Tour Highlights: The Cathedral of Sainte-Cécile; Episcopal palace with its promenade overlooking the Tarn river; Toulouse-Lautrec Museum, the world largest collection of the artist's works; Pont Vieux, one of the oldest bridges in France.
45 min
A masterpiece of Southern Gothic architecture, this imposing brick cathedral was constructed in the aftermath of the Albigensian crusade (XIII-XV cc). Its austere fortress-like exterior presents a striking contrast to its lavish interior with its giant fresco of the Last Judgment, the Italian Renaissance style sumptuous painted vault, the ornate stone choir screen and carved medieval statues of prophets, saints and angels. Inscribed on the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites in 2010, it is considered one of the most visited monuments in Europe.
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