Albi

Toulouse to Albi, Cordes sur Ceil Guided Day Tour, Museum, Bus

See more of France with a day‐trip from Toulouse to Albi and Cordes sur Ceil. Don’t worry about the hassles of driving, navigating, or translating, as you enjoy the itinerary prepared. Explore medieval villages, spend some time in the Toulouse Lautrec museum and visit the Sainte Cécile cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage listed sight.

Guided tour of Albi at the time of the cathedrals

Immerse yourself in 1390 in Albi, guided by Perette, wife of a 14th century craftsman during a theatrical visit led in period costume for an immersion in the Middle Ages. Go through time, and relive this period of transformation of the city which saw the completion of the construction of the cathedral, symbol of the power of the bishops. Explore with her the liveliest neighborhoods of the city while exploring its tumultuous past, including Albi's troubled period marked by the plague epidemic and the stalemate of the conflict with the English. Finally, when it comes to recounting the daily life of her city, Perette does not have her tongue in her pocket. Unusual visit of 1h30 for adults and children over 7 years old.

Visit of Albi in the Age of Enlightenment guided by Mme de Lapérouse

Dive into the 18th century in Albi, guided by Madame de Lapérouse, wife of the famous Albigensian navigator. Madame de Lapérouse has been very bored in Albi since her husband was sent to explore the Pacific. She will be happy to stroll with you to help you discover her city. Along the alleys, she will tell you about her meeting with her husband, the handsome navigator Jean‐François de Galaup, dit Lapérouse, while telling you about life in Albi under Louis XVI up to the gossip of the great families of the city. You will stroll to the gardens of Berbie, passing by the street of his house and the place of Vigan. For the immersion to be as complete as possible, the visit will be conducted in period costume. 1h30 visit for adults and children over 8 years old.

Albi, Cordes and Gaillac Day Tour from Toulouse

Explore some of southwestern France’s picturesque towns and villages on a full day tour with wine tasting from Toulouse. See Albi’s Gothic cathedrals and visit the Toulouse‐Lautrec museum in Albi, stop to admire the medieval hilltop village of Cordes sur Ciel, and then taste locally produced wines in Gaillac. This tour is ideal for visitors looking to get out of the city and learn more about France’s history and culture.

Private Tour of Albi from Toulouse

Enjoy this completely private experience thanks to your private luxury vehicle with a separate chauffeur (in English or French) and optional official tour guide (in English, French or Spanish). This private tour will start from your hotel or place of choice inside the city of Toulouse. Once you have met up with your driver and separate tour guide we will head towards Albi to start your private experience. Amongst other monuments and sites, you will get to know: Albi Cathedral View of the outside of Musee Toulouse‐Lautrec Jardins de la Berbie Pont Vieux Historic city center Collégiale Saint — Salvi River Tarn Centre d’Art de Lait Hotel De Reynes La Maison du Vieil Alby Much more You will have some free time to have lunch before we take you back in your private vehicle towards Toulouse.

Albi : Private Guided Walking Tour

Explore France’s so‐called Red City with the help of a local guide on this private walking excursion through Albi. You’ll learn about its medieval history while marveling at architectural feats such as the Berbie Palace and Sainte‐Cécile Cathedral. Start your tour at the Place Sainte‐Cécile, and learn about the history of the breathtaking Cathedral of Sainte‐Cécile, around which the whole town was constructed in medieval times. Then, discover the Palais de la Berbie (Berbie Palace), one of the oldest castles in France. With a history dating back to the 13th century, the palatial complex tells a rich history of Albi’s royal past, and is now the site of the Toulouse‐Lautrec museum. From the vantage point of Albi’s famous Pont Vieux (Old Bridge), you’ll have an unbeatable panorama of one of the most beautiful towns in Southern France, and unobstructed views of the surrounding River Tarn.

Albi Traditional Food Tour — Do Eat Better Experience

Albi is definitely a southwestern city. As the whole south west part of France, it is a land of duck (duck confit, foie gras), cheese, Gaillac wine, and rich, terroir food like the cassoulet or « aligot and saucisse » (mash potatoes with local cheese and sausage). But it is also a city where skilled and dedicated artisans live, such as artisan boulanger. With our Albi Food Tour, you will explore its historical center while discovering food specialties and meet passionate and warm people. Taste some of the region’s most significant dishes in a unique, fun and one‐of‐a-kind experience in which you will experience three hours as a local in the company of a local expert who will tell you curiosities and anecdotes about the local food tradition.