Top Experiences in Albi

Dive into the 18th century in Albi, guided by Madame de Lapérouse, wife of the famous Albigensian navigator.

Madame de Lapérouse has been very bored in Albi since her husband was sent to explore the Pacific. She will be happy to stroll with you to help you discover her city. Along the alleys, she will tell you about her meeting with her husband, the handsome navigator Jean-François de Galaup, dit Lapérouse, while telling you about life in Albi under Louis XVI up to the gossip of the great families of the city.
You will stroll to the gardens of Berbie, passing by the street of his house and the place of Vigan.
For the immersion to be as complete as possible, the visit will be conducted in period costume.
1h30 visit for adults and children over 8 years old.

Immerse yourself in 1390 in Albi, guided by Perette, wife of a 14th century craftsman during a theatrical visit led in period costume for an immersion in the Middle Ages.

Go through time, and relive this period of transformation of the city which saw the completion of the construction of the cathedral, symbol of the power of the bishops. Explore with her the liveliest neighborhoods of the city while exploring its tumultuous past, including Albi's troubled period marked by the plague epidemic and the stalemate of the conflict with the English. Finally, when it comes to recounting the daily life of her city, Perette does not have her tongue in her pocket.

Unusual visit of 1h30 for adults and children over 7 years old.

What makes this experience unique: A walk in Albi, with gourmet stops for a snack...and an aperitif!

You will have the opportunity to discover Albi in a friendly way and in a small group, and its good summer and gourmet addresses, for the pleasure of your taste buds!
Unlike a "classic" visit, it is an experience immersed in local life, in the alleys, with meetings of people who live daily in this city, and who offer you local and quality products. !

This is a perfect tour for the heritage and medival age lovers!

Albi is a small and quiet town, and Cordes sur Ciel is a small village. Although the walk is easy in alby, it is steep in Cordes sur Ciel, but no worries, if there is some difficulties from a few travelers to walk, I drive up the hill.

Albi is definitely a southwestern city. As the whole south west part of France, it is a land of duck (duck confit, foie gras), cheese, Gaillac wine, and rich, terroir food like the cassoulet or « aligot and saucisse » (mash potatoes with local cheese and sausage). But it is also a city where skilled and dedicated artisans live, such as artisan boulanger.

With our Albi Food Tour, you will explore its historical center while discovering food specialties and meet passionate and warm people.

Taste some of the region’s most significant dishes in a unique, fun and one-of-a-kind experience in which you will experience three hours as a local in the company of a local expert who will tell you curiosities and anecdotes about the local food tradition.

Explore France’s so-called Red City with the help of a local guide on this private walking excursion through Albi. You’ll learn about its medieval history while marveling at architectural feats such as the Berbie Palace and Sainte-Cécile Cathedral.

Start your tour at the Place Sainte-Cécile, and learn about the history of the breathtaking Cathedral of Sainte-Cécile, around which the whole town was constructed in medieval times.

Then, discover the Palais de la Berbie (Berbie Palace), one of the oldest castles in France. With a history dating back to the 13th century, the palatial complex tells a rich history of Albi’s royal past, and is now the site of the Toulouse-Lautrec museum.

From the vantage point of Albi’s famous Pont Vieux (Old Bridge), you’ll have an unbeatable panorama of one of the most beautiful towns in Southern France, and unobstructed views of the surrounding River Tarn.