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Albi Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

French commune in Tarn, Occitania

About Albi

Albi is probably best-known as the birthplace of the painter and illustrator, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. But at least equally relevant to travellers is the Cité épiscopale, an intact set of Mediaeval buildings surrounding the cathedral that was recognized as aUNESCO world heritagesite in 2010. The Albigensian Crusade in the 13th century was named for this town which had many of theCatharsthat the Church considered heretics.

Top Attractions in Albi

Explore the best things to see and do in Albi:

  • Albi Cathedral
  • Old bridge
  • Old windmills
  • The Berbie Palace
  • Toulouse-Lautrec museum

Where to Eat in Albi

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴Café de la Prefecture
  • 🍴Crêperie - Crep'o'rama
  • 🍴La Fourchette Adroite
  • 🍴La Mie Câline
  • 🍴Le Lautrec
  • 🍴Le Sultan

Albi Travel Guide Sections

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