Albi Cathedral
Cathédrale Sainte-Cécile d'Albi
The largest brick cathedral in the world, with a fortress-like exterior and a richly painted interior. It is the core of the Episcopal City of Albi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Episcopal City of Albi was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010. Saint Cecilia’s Cathedral was built between the 13th and 15th centuries and is one of the largest brick buildings in the world. Its exterior resembles a red-brick fortress. The interior is the opposite: the vaults are entirely covered in Italian Renaissance murals, and a huge Last Judgment fills the west wall. The Gothic choir screen is finely carved. The cathedral is free to enter, but the choir area requires a ticket. From Toulouse, it is about one hour by train to Albi, making it a good day trip. Visit together with the Palais de la Berbie.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–18:15 (extended in summer)
Nearby sights
- Toulouse-Lautrec Museum, Palais de la Berbie
- Cordes-sur-Ciel
- Cité de l'espace
- Halle de la Machine
- Toulouse Cathedral
- Marché Victor Hugo
- Musée des Augustins
- Muséum de Toulouse & Jardin des Plantes