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36 Best and Fun Things To Do In Albi, France


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Situated next to the Tarn River, north of Toulouse in France, this destination boasts a remarkable history, renowned fashion scene, and magnificent cathedral. Albi offers a plethora of activities such as exploring museums, taking a guided walking tour, and indulging in the variety of restaurants and bars the city has to offer.

There are also several festivals held in Albi throughout the year. The most popular attraction in Albi is the Cathedrale Sainte-Cecile, a stunning building well worth seeing.

There is also the Musée Toulouse-Lautrec, dedicated to exhibiting the life and work of the famous artist. And if you’re interested in the history of fashion, why not stop by the Musée de la Mode?

Read on to discover more fun things to do in Albi, France, listed below

The 36 Most Popular Things To Do In Albi, France

36. Légende au bois

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

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Credit: Jean de TYSSANDIER, Google Maps

Location: 81000 Albi

35. Cap Découverte Parc anciennes mines

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

Location: 81450 Le Garric

34. Musée pour Tous

5.0 ★★★★★ (3 reviews)

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Location: 38 Rue de l’Hotel de ville Albi

Tel:  7-81-07-67-53

Web Address:   https://musee-pour-tous-albi.blog4ever.com/

33. Église Sainte Sigolène (Lagrave)

4.7 ★★★★★ (7 reviews)

Location: 3  17 D23 Lagrave

Tel:  5-63-57-92-82

32. Saut du Sabo

4.4 ★★★★☆ (8 reviews)

Location: 12 Av du Saut du Sabo Arthes

31. Croc’Maïs

5.0 ★★★★★ (10 reviews)

Location: espace de loisirs d’Aigueleze Rivieres

Tel:  7-81-76-80-74

Web Address:   http://aqua-parc.fr/

30. Archeocrypte Sainte Sigoléne

4.4 ★★★★☆ (13 reviews)

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Credit: Archeocrypte Sainte Sigoléne, Google Maps

Location: 9 Rue de Contet Lagrave

Tel:  5-63-81-44-47

Web Address:   http://moyenage.tarn.pagesperso-orange.fr/troclar

29. Église Saint-Michel de Lescure-d’Albigeois

4.6 ★★★★★ (17 reviews)

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Location: 81380 Lescure d’Albigeois

28. Ikarie

4.1 ★★★★☆ (19 reviews)

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Location: Cap Decouverte Blaye les Mines

Tel:  5-63-80-15-00

27. Galerie Nadine Granier

4.9 ★★★★★ (30 reviews)

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Location: 13 Rue Puech Berenguier Albi

Tel:  5-63-38-98-76

Web Address:   https://galerienadinegranier.fr/

26. Château du Gô

4.1 ★★★★☆ (31 reviews)

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Location: Chem du Go Albi

Tel:  6-63-13-31-00

Web Address:   http://chateaudugo.fr/

25. Maison Natale De Toulouse Lautrec

3.5 ★★★★☆ (32 reviews)

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Location: 12 Rue Henri de Toulouse Lautrec Albi

24. Centre d’art Le Lait

4.2 ★★★★☆ (49 reviews)

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Location: Administration 6 Rue Jules Rolland Albi

Tel:  9-63-03-98-84

Web Address:   http://centredartlelait.com/

23. Espace de loisirs d’Aiguelèze

4.2 ★★★★☆ (50 reviews)

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Location: 81600 Rivieres

Tel:  5-63-43-59-63

Web Address:   http://albi-croisieres.com/

22. Aqua-Parc

4.6 ★★★★★ (55 reviews)

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Credit: Aqua-Parc, Google Maps

Location: espace de loisirs d’Aigueleze Rivieres

Tel:  6-14-93-91-64

Web Address:   http://aqua-parc.fr/

21. Parc des Titans

4.4 ★★★★☆ (62 reviews)

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Location: Unnamed Rd. 81450 Le Garric

20. Famille Balaran – Domaine d’Escausses – Château l’Enclos des Roses

4.7 ★★★★★ (82 reviews)

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Credit: Famille Balaran – Domaine d’Escausses – Château l’Enclos des Roses, Google Maps

Location: 32 Rte de la Salamandrie Sainte Croix

Tel:  5-63-56-80-52

Web Address:   https://famillebalaran.com/

19. Madeleine Church

4.4 ★★★★☆ (108 reviews)

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Location: 46 Rue de la Madeleine Albi

Tel:  5-63-60-52-63

Web Address:   http://albi.catholique.fr/liturgie-art-et-culture/patrimoine/eglises-du-tarn/albi-eglise-sainte-madeleine/

18. Musée du Saut du Tarn

4.7 ★★★★★ (158 reviews)

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Credit: Musée du Saut du Tarn, Google Maps

Location: 2 Imp des Acieries Saint Juery

Tel:  5-63-45-91-01

Web Address:   http://musee-saut-du-tarn.com/

17. Parc De Loisir Pratgraussal

4.3 ★★★★☆ (159 reviews)

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Location: 81000 Albi

Tel:  5-63-49-10-10

Web Address:   https://mairie-albi.fr/fr/la-base-de-loisirs-de-pratgraussals

16. Cloitre Saint Salvy

4.6 ★★★★★ (165 reviews)

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Location: 81000 Albi

15. Castle of Castelnau-de-Lévis

4.4 ★★★★☆ (310 reviews)

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Location: Rue Cap del Castel Castelnau de Levis

14. Musée-mine départemental

4.5 ★★★★★ (311 reviews)

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Location: 20 Av de Saint Sernin Cagnac les Mines

Tel:  5-63-53-91-70

Web Address:   https://musees.tarn.fr/nos-musees/musee-mine-departemental

13. Église Notre-Dame-de-la-Drèche

4.7 ★★★★★ (369 reviews)

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Location: D92A Cagnac les Mines

Tel:  5-63-53-75-00

Web Address:   https://albi.catholique.fr/notre-diocese/paroisses/notre-dame-de-la-dreche/

12. Espace zoologique Exoticamis

4.6 ★★★★★ (457 reviews)

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Location: 2667 route d’Albi Terre de Bancalie

Tel:  6-74-46-77-36

Web Address:   http://exoticamis.com/

11. Jardin National

4.4 ★★★★☆ (959 reviews)

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Location: Lices Jean Moulin Albi

Web Address:   http://parcjardin.mairie-albi.fr/jardin-national/

10. Espace Aquatique Atlantis

4.1 ★★★★☆ (1,283 reviews)

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Location: Chem de Las Bories Albi

Tel:  5-63-76-06-09

Web Address:   http://atlantis.grand-albigeois.fr/

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9. Berges du Tarn

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

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Location: 81000 Albi

8. La Maison du Vieil Alby

4.4 ★★★★☆ (86 reviews)

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Location: 81000 Albi

Tel:  5-63-54-96-38

Web Address:   https://albi-tourisme.fr/fr/la-maison-du-vieil-alby-albi.html

7. The Fashion Museum

4.5 ★★★★★ (239 reviews)

Location: 17 Rue de la Souque Albi

Tel:  5-63-43-15-90

Web Address:   http://musee-mode.com/pages/nous-contacter.html

6. Musée Lapérouse

4.5 ★★★★★ (264 reviews)

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Location: 41 Rue Porta Albi

Tel:  5-63-49-15-55

Web Address:   http://mairie-albi.fr/

5. Collégiale Saint-Salvy

4.6 ★★★★★ (289 reviews)

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Location: 29 Rue Maries Albi

Tel:  5-63-43-23-43

Web Address:   http://paroisse-albi-sud.fr/

4. Berbie Palace

4.6 ★★★★★ (851 reviews)

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Location: 4 Rue de la Temporalite Albi

Tel:  5-63-49-48-70

Web Address:   https://albi-tourisme.fr/en/berbie-palace

3. Puente Viejo

4.6 ★★★★★ (1,565 reviews)

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Location: Pont Vieux Albi

Web Address:   https://albi-tourisme.fr/fr/le-pont-vieux

2. Musée Toulouse-Lautrec

4.4 ★★★★☆ (1,566 reviews)

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Location: Palais de la Berbie Pl Sainte Cecile Albi

Tel:  5-63-49-48-70

Web Address:   https://musee-toulouse-lautrec.com/

1. Sainte-Cecile Cathedral of Albi

4.7 ★★★★★ (10,870 reviews)

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Location: 5 Bd General Sibille Albi

Tel:  5-63-38-47-40

Web Address:   https://albi-tourisme.fr/fr/la-cathedrale-sainte-cecile-albi.html/

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Albi, France! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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