Albi Information

A symphony in red, the brick town of Albi, home of the Cathars, stands on the banks of the Tarn to the west of the Cevennes. Apart from the cathedral, the main attraction is the museum dedicated to the town's famous son, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec.

Between the 11th and 13th centuries, the Cathars spread a doctrine which contradicted church dogma by dismissing the concepts of purgatory and indulgence, amongst others. One of four Cathar bishops had his see in Albi, hence the name given to the followers of this movement: Albigensians. Two crusades against the Cathars (1209-29) and their persecution during the inquisition by Saint Dominic - in which over 200 wealthy citizens of Albi were burned -ended in 1271 with the annexation of the entire province of Toulouse by the French Crown. This also meant the destruction of Provencal culture.

Nearest Airports:

Toulouse Blagnac, Rodez

Further Information:

https://www.albi-tourisme.fr/en/tourist-information-centre
ordessurciel.eu/

activities:
local golf courses | local walking spots | local fishing spots | beaches within two hour drive
shopping:
super markets and shops within a 10 minutes drive
nightlife:
no local bars and restaurants, but plenty can be found in neighbouring towns.
health:
local doctors surgery | local hospital | local pharmacy | local dentist
schools:
local schools
services:
bank | post office | internet café | cash machine | post office | petrol station | garage | garden centre | hardware store
domestic travel:
adequate travel links to near by towns and cities | regular bus service | train station
international travel:
international airport within one hours drive