Albi - Tarn

Albi, authentic city in Midi-Pyrénées ... 45 minutes from Toulouse and 20 minutes from Cordes-sur-Ciel

Staying at the Alchimy, place des Cordeliers, between the historic heart and the great theater of Albi, you are close to all monuments and tourist attractions. Majestically placed on the banks of the Tarn, the picturesque medieval city is almost intact. Listed as a World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO since 2010, its monuments are revealed: its elegant cathedral Sainte-Cécile (largest brick cathedral in the world) watches over the Old Bridge (XI), its famous Toulouse-Lautrec Museum installed in the palace of Bishops and its Palace of Berbie are to be visited.

All dressed red bricks, the city of Tarn, which was born Toulouse-Lautrec, honors its past and cultivates a certain lifestyle. From a delicate pink in the morning, powerful orange under the summer sunshine or red madder at night, the brick offers a palette as vivid as the history of the city.
But Albi is not just a museum city. It is a dynamic city resolutely turned towards the future. It offers many activities, cultural and sporting activities ... (Pastel night, marathon, festival Pause Guitar, Superbike, Carnival ...). Its atmosphere is appreciated at the turn of an old narrow alley, a terrace of sunny coffee or a pleasant gourmet break on the banks of the Tarn.
As soon as one moves away from the center, one finds oneself very quickly in the heart of a pretty hilly and green countryside. Discover the perched village of Cordes-sur-Ciel, the banks of the Canal du Midi, the Pays de Cocagne, land of pastel, used to make the precious dyes from which the region prospered until the end of the 15th century. In Lautrec, a preserved medieval village, no trace of the painter, but workshops where enthusiasts revive this ancestral craftsmanship.

Feel free to ask us, we will be happy to advise you in the discovery of our beautiful decidedly colorful region!

FESTIVAL: The Panacea

In 2020, the Panacea promises a 4th edition of quality with new artists from the region.

This music festival celebrates jazz through groups with very different universes and inspirations.

Every Friday of the summer from June 21st to September 27th,

Music and conviviality are on the menu of the Alchimy, on the terrace of course!

from 20h - upon reservation

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VISIT: Sainte-Cecile Cathedral of Albi

The Alchimy hotel is located 300m walk from the Sainte Cécile Cathedral. Known to be the only cathedral in the world made entirely of brick, you will be amazed by its size.

Inside, you will be intrigued by the fresco of the last judgment recognized as the largest in the world.

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VISIT: The Palace and gardens of Berbie

A few steps from the Cathedral you will discover the Berbie Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2010. This sumptuous building houses the famous Toulouse-Lautrec Museum, you can also enjoy free access to the French gardens hanging over the river. Tarn.

An ideal viewpoint for successful shots!

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VISIT: The cloister and Saint Salvi Collegiate Church

A haven of peace in the heart of the episcopal city

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VISIT: The Old Bridge

One of the last medieval bridges still in use, it is the link between the two banks of Albi.

Do not miss it for a breathtaking view of the Cathedral.

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ACTIVITY: Balloon flight

Laurent Pailhous and his team enable you discover Albi and the Tarn as you have never seen it ...

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ACTIVITY: Boat ride

Discover the shores of the city from the Tarn, a peaceful stroll for a unique panorama

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ACTIVITY: Golf

Five minutes from the hotel Albi golf course is ranked among the "most beautiful course of the Midi Pyrenees" and among the 20 best in France. The Golf de Lasbordes is remarkable and bucolique, it is bordered by the Tarn, in a rural setting with a breathtaking view of the cathedral.

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