Albi and Cordes-sur-Ciel Day Trip + Audio Guide

Enjoy two of the most beautiful villages in Occitanie with this Albi and Cordes-sur-Ciel Day Trip from Toulouse. An audio guide in English with interesting facts about each place is available for download.

Albi and Cordes-sur-Ciel Day Trip

Departure is from 29 Allée Jean Jaurès in Toulouse. After one hour, arrival in Albi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

In Albi, you will have four hours of free time to explore its gastronomy and highlights. An English brochure with a city map and discounts for main museums and monuments will be provided.

Recommended visits include Sainte Cecile, the largest brick cathedral globally, showcasing frescoes of sacred scenes. Adjacent is Berbie Palace, a former papal residence housing the Toulouse-Lautrec Museum. The palace gardens, styled in refined French elegance, are also notable.

After meeting in the center of Albi, the next destination is Cordes-sur-Ciel, a village 30 minutes away. You will have two and a half hours free to explore this medieval town, known for its preserved fortifications, including the Porte des Ormeaux, a main access point.

After the visit to Cordes-sur-Ciel, return to Toulouse, completing a total duration of 9 hours.