Perched on a dramatic bend of the Tarn River, Albi dazzles with its fiery red brick skyline, dominated by the soaring Sainte‑Cécile Cathedral whose soaring spire and gilded interior rival any Gothic masterpiece.
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Impressionnés, vous ne manquerez pas de l'être en visitant la cathédrale Sainte-Cécile d'Albi ! Son architecture massive, qui lui donne un aspect de forteresse, et son décor intérieur exubérant en font un monument unique. La cathédrale albigeoise cumule les superlatifs : plus grande cathédrale en brique du monde, plus grande représentation médiévale du Jugement dernier du monde, plus grande cathédrale peinte d'Europe, plus grand orgue classique de France !
Palace - Aerial view - mTL - Palais de la Berbie © City of Albi Museum opening hours loading Open on Monday, April 6th, Monday, May 11th and Monday, May 25th from 10am to 12:30pm and from 14pm to 18pm Free access to the gardens of the Berbie Palace
A spacious green oasis in the heart of Albi, perfect for picnics, jogging, and family play under towering plane trees.

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