Albi - Wikipedia
WEBAlbi (French pronunciation: ⓘ; Occitan: Albi) is a commune in southern France. It is the prefecture of the Tarn department, on the river Tarn, 85 km northeast of Toulouse. Its inhabitants are called Albigensians (French: Albigeois, Albigeoise(s), Occitan: albigés -esa(s)). It is the seat of the Archbishop of Albi.
Albi Guide: Planning Your Trip - TripSavvy
WEBJul 21, 2021 · Albi is a charming small city in southern France with a history of heresy and crusades, a remarkable cathedral, and the Toulouse-Lautrec museum. Plan a perfect trip to the provincial French city and UNESCO World Heritage Site with our expert travel guide.
Albi, France: travel guide and information, places to visit and Albi ...
WEBExplore Albi. France This Way review: the red-brick architecture, medieval buildings and views across the river in Albi combine to make it one of our favourite towns in France. If you are arriving by car I suggest you head straight for the town centre and towards the imposing cathedral of Sainte Cecile.
15 Best Things to Do in Albi (France) - The Crazy Tourist
WEBJan 26, 2020 · 1. Albi Cathedral. Source: flickr. Albi Cathedral. This hulking cathedral was erected in the 13th-century, on the back of the Albigensian Crusade that crushed the Cathar sect. The building was meant to convey the authority of the Catholic church and this fearsome edifice does that successfully even now.
Albi - Tourism & Holiday Guide - France Voyage
WEBLocated in the Tarn department, Albi is one of the major destinations in Occitanie, France's 4th tourist region. The episcopal city of Albi is at the center of a prestigious circuit of 8 UNESCO sites and is part of a set of 40 Great Sites in Occitania.
Albi, Tarn Valley - Visit Occitanie EN
WEBTreat yourself. Stroll around Albi old town. Explore the old town's lanes lined with half-timbered houses from the Middle Ages. Admire the Renaissance mansions, proof of the wealth brought about by trading woad, a plant whose blue pigment was extracted. Unearth secret gardens, staircases and fountains.
Visiting Albi In France? What You Need To Know - Forbes
WEBJun 30, 2021 · Albi, France. ©C_BOUTHE. A fascinating city with a rich medieval and Renaissance past, Albi “la rouge” takes its nickname from its red brick houses and monuments which give it a special charm...
Albi | France, History, Map, & Population | Britannica
WEBAlbi, or Albiga, was the capital of the Gallo-Roman Albigenses and later of the viscounty of Albigeois, which was a fief of the counts of Toulouse. An active centre of Catharism, the town gave its name to the Albigensian heresy, which led to the Albigensian Crusade (1209) and later to the development of the Inquisition.
Visitor guide to Albi and its unique heritage - About-France.com
WEBAlbi, capital of the Tarn department, is arguably the most interesting small city in the Midi-Pyrenees region. St. Cecilia's cathedral has always been a remarkable and unique monument, being both fortified and built of brick.
Episcopal City of Albi - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
WEBEpiscopal City of Albi. On the banks of the Tarn river in south-west France, the old city of Albi reflects the culmination of a medieval architectural and urban ensemble. Today the Old Bridge (Pont-Vieux), the Saint-Salvi quarter and its church are testimony to its initial development (10th -11th centuries).
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