A Petit medieval town

During my time in south western France, I was based in Tulouse for a couple of nights. Having done what's worthy around, I started looking into possible day trips. Albi, featured as one of the options at the tourist center. They offered the best ways of going about it and tours. However, I am not a big fan of tours. As much as I appreciate a guide and good information. Tours lack personality at times. Mostly they tend to be rushed in. Andn I'm a person of leisure.

I read up on albi and decided to take a train there and roam around. Be my own guide. Took me a little over 50 minutes of riding. There were plenty of trains to and back from albi through out the day. And I remember paying less than 10 euros. Actually might have been 6 I think.

The medieval architecture is a constant theme in Albi. I walked through these alleys and saw half Timbered houses. The use of bricks so evident and distinct at the same time. You cannot miss the somewhat gothic styled saint ceceille cathedral and palace. Such interesting paintings and carvings inside the cathedral. I rememeber walking down the river pathway. It's a beautiful walk with tree shade and river running by the town. This was the best hour of my time in albi. Also, not to be missed is the small but interesting museum of moulin albegeois and the old bridge.

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Post by MariaOntheMove | Aug 23, 2024