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Things to see in Albi (France): 11 places and when to go
Albi is a town in France, and this site lists 11 places in and around it, mainly History (6), Temples (2), Museums and art (2). The best known are Albi Cathedral, Musée Toulouse-Lautrec and Vieux pont d'Albi. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 44. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- France · 43.928, 2.1446
- Places
- 11 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (6) · Temples (2) · Museums and art (2) · Food and drink (2) · Architecture (1) · Nature (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- BOD Bordeaux, 249 km as the crow flies
What to see in Albi
The places in and around Albi, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Albi CathedralReligious church building in Albi, France174 m
- Musée Toulouse-LautrecArt museum in Albi, France202 m
- Vieux pont d'AlbiBridge in Albi, Tarn, France357 m
- Palais de la BerbieMuseum in France187 m
- Collégiale Saint-Salvy (Albi)Collegiate church located in Tarn, in France3 m
- Episcopal City of AlbiNature · History271 m
- ruines de l'ancienne église Saint-Barthélémy (Puy Saint-Georges)Mountain in France14 km
- Cap'DécouverteSki area10 km
- Musée du VerreMuseum in France14 km
- Brasserie MargotBrewery4.1 km
- Cave LabastideWinery10 km
When to go to Albi
The best time to visit Albi is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:04
- FebPossible10:15
- MarBest time11:38
- AprBest time13:13
- MayBest time14:33
- JunBest time15:16
- JulBest time14:58
- AugBest time13:49
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:45
- NovPossible9:24
- DecPossible8:44
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 44. In March, 11 of the 11 places are at their best.
When to go to France in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Albi
The nearest main airport is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD, Bordeaux), 249 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Cordes-sur-Ciel13 places23 km
- Montredon-Labessonnié7 places28 km
- Algans5 places41 km
- Caylus11 places46 km
- Bessières9 places47 km
- Place Clemenceau26 places58 km
And all of France, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Albi?
The best known: Albi Cathedral, Musée Toulouse-Lautrec, Vieux pont d'Albi, Palais de la Berbie, Collégiale Saint-Salvy (Albi). In all, 11 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Albi?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 44.
How do you get to Albi?
The nearest main airport is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD), 249 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Albi as the destination and these 11 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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