Albi, France

Albi, France
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Albi is a town in the region of Midi-Pyrénées in southern France. It coers 44.26 sq km (17.09 sq mi) and has a population of 51,000 people (2012 estimate). The historic core of the city is today a World Heritage Site designated by UNESCO in 2010.

Probably the most important tourist sight in Albi is its cathedral, the Cathédrale Saint-Cécile d'Albi, or simply Albi Cathedral, seat of the Archbishop of Albi and one of the World Heritage Sites in the city. Also worth a visit is the Bishops' Palace or Palais de la Berbie, now converted to house the Toulouse-Lautrec Museum. It in itself is one of the oldest preserved castles in France. Its collection of some one thousand pieces of works by the artist is the biggest Toulouse-Lautrec collection in the world.

Albi also has an nold bridge that has been used for almost a thousand years. Simply called Pont Vieux or Old Bridge, it was built in 1035.

Cathédrale Sainte-Cécile, Albi
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Visiting Albi

The nearest major city to Albi is Toulouse. From there, take the A68 motorway heading northeast to reach it.

Places of Interest in Albi

World Heritage Site in Albi