Exploring the Jewel of Tarn
- 6–8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Private tour
Highlights
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.
Inclusions
What's included
- Private transportation
- Tour-guiding
What's not
- Snacks
- Lunch
Itinerary
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.
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.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- We meet on Place Sainte-Cecile in front of the main entrance to the Museum of Toulouse-Lautrec.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Olga Valmer
- 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
How it compares in France, outside the cities
- Its from-price is 829% above the median of the 687 experiences we list in France, outside the cities.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 327 of 687.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
Special offers in France, outside the cities
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