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Albi, a must-see town in the Tarn
About an hour's drive from Revel, Albi is an ideal destination for a day excursion during your stay at the Hôtel Restaurant du Midi.
Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the episcopal city of Albi is famous for its magnificent Sainte-Cécile Cathedral, the Palais de la Berbie, its red-brick houses and its historic centre.
Between heritage, culture and a walk along the Tarn, Albi offers a wonderful glimpse of the South-West.
Sainte-Cécile Cathedral
Sainte-Cécile Cathedral is certainly Albi's most iconic monument.
Built from the 13th century onward, this striking brick cathedral has the appearance of a true fortress. Inside, it reveals a remarkably rich decor, with numerous paintings and outstanding works of art.
It towers over the town and is an essential stop on any visit to Albi.
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The Palais de la Berbie and the Toulouse-Lautrec Museum
Right next to the cathedral stands the Palais de la Berbie, the former residence of the bishops of Albi.
This imposing fortress is now home to the Toulouse-Lautrec Museum, dedicated to the famous painter born in Albi. The museum houses one of the largest collections devoted to Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec.
The gardens of the Palais de la Berbie also offer a beautiful view over the Tarn.
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Exploring Albi's historic centre
After the major landmarks, take time to wander through the streets of the historic centre. The brick houses, old façades, narrow lanes and small squares reveal another side of Albi. The stroll can continue as far as the Pont Vieux, one of the town's iconic monuments. From its banks, the view over the Tarn, the Palais de la Berbie and the episcopal city is particularly lovely.
Visit Sainte-Cécile Cathedral
Discover the Toulouse-Lautrec Museum
Stroll through the historic centre
Enjoy the view from the Pont Vieux
Albi from Revel
From Revel, Albi is easily explored during a day trip.
You can spend the morning at Sainte-Cécile Cathedral and the historic centre, then discover the Palais de la Berbie and the Toulouse-Lautrec Museum before enjoying a walk along the Tarn.
Choosing Revel as your base also lets you make the most of your stay to discover other must-see destinations in the region, such as Lake Saint-Ferréol, the Canal du Midi, Carcassonne or Toulouse.
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Staying in Revel to visit Albi
The Hôtel Restaurant du Midi, in the heart of Revel, is a convenient base for exploring the heritage of the Haute-Garonne, the Tarn and the Aude.
After your day in Albi, you can return to the calm of Revel and enjoy the hotel's services and restaurant.
Whether you're a couple, a family, or simply passing through the region, Albi fits easily into a tourist stay around Revel.
