[A hidden gem of a church with a beautiful garden] Albi Cathedral and Gardens
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Toulouse-Lautrec Museum
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Albi Cathedral
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Albi, the Red Town
Located in the Tarn department of southwestern France, Albi is a town famous for its "red" character. The entire old town is largely constructed using the local red bricks, hence its nickname, "the Red Town (la ville rouge)."
The soul of the town is the majestic Sainte-Cécile Cathedral, adjacent to which stands the Palais de la Berbie, now the renowned Toulouse-Lautrec Museum, housing the most complete collection of works by this Albi-born painter.
A stroll along the Tarn River reveals a tranquil and poetic scene where the old town, red brick bridges, and their reflections in the water create a picturesque landscape. Albi's old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, remarkably well-preserved and retaining the relaxed pace characteristic of southern France.
Albi is understated yet warm and profound; its red is not a vibrant, boisterous display, but a quiet radiance refined by time.