Albi & Cordes sur Ciel day tour

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The perfect tour for heritage and medieval 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, we can drive up the hill.

From
730
Location of the tour
Cathar Country
Duration of the tour
Full day
Difficulty of the tour
Quite easy (Easy walk and some slopes)
When can I do the tour ?

This tour is available all year round.
For groups bigger than 8 people, please contact us.

Albi city guided tour
Albi city guided tour
Albi city guided tour
Albi city guided tour
cordes sur ciel guided tour
cordes sur ciel city guided tour
cordes sur ciel city guided tour
cordes sur ciel city guided tour

What will I do during this tour ?

The 2 beautiful cities of Albi and Cordes sur Ciel

In the morning we head for the city of Albi, a newly declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Among the buildings of the town is the Saint Cecilia cathedral, a masterpiece of Southern Gothic architecture, built between the 13th and 15th centuries characterised by a strong contrast between its austere, defensive exterior and its sumptuous interior decoration.

Lunch in a restaurant.

In the afternoon, we visit Cordes sur Ciel. The steep ascent transports you back to medieval times, past the porches, battlements, sculpted facades of the Grand Ecuyer and the Grand Veneur and the splendid 18th century Gothic mansions that belonged to wealthy traders. The narrow winding alleyways up to city are also peppered with galleries and craft shops. Painters, writers, ceramicists, sculptors and jewellers were drawn to this inspiring place many years ago and the tradition continues. On misty mornings, Cordes sur ciel truly lives up to its name as it seems to float in the sky.

Good to know

This guided tour includes :

  • Transport from and to your hôtel
  • English speaking private guide / driver
  • Comfortable car or van
  • Entrance fees to the Albi Cathedral

This guided tour does not includes :

  • Entrance fees to Toulouse Lautrec museum
  • Lunch, drinks
  • Personal insurance and expenses

*Pick up and drop off location
For shared tours
From Carcassonne : Place du Prado, 11000 Carcassonne
From Toulouse : Metro Ramonville station : Take the exit « SORTIE vers parc relais et arrêt minute »

For private tours
Choose your hotel on the list or specify your pick up location by entering the address when booking.

Coronavirus Informations

All vehicles are cleaned after each service, guides wear masks and all activities, museums & attraction visited apply strict sanitary rules.
Bring your masks as they are compulsory in the vans.

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