So far, this is my favourite area in France (the next posts will be of the surrounding villages). Albi is in the Tarn region in the southwest. I was immediately struck by the warm red colours of the buildings and the charming accent of the locals (some still speak the ancient Occitane, street signs are in Occitane and French, and their south western accents are beautiful). The Sainte Cécile Cathedral is absolutely stunning, as is the architecture. The Toulouse Lautrec Museum was one of my favourites and is a much loved stopping point for Japanese tourists (for some reason, he’s very popular in Japan). There’s no nightlife to speak of here, but the small winding streets and still nights are enchanting enough.
Photo: The old house of Albi
Another small village in the same area (near Albi). This one was mostly closed down when I went, not many people out and about and the weather pretty dismal. It’s too bad, as the commune had beautiful architecture and a real village-y feel. I don’t have much more to say about it other than it looked like it would be a lovely place with a touch of sunshine and people bustling about.
So far, this is my favourite area in France (the next posts will be of the surrounding villages). Albi is in the Tarn region in the southwest. I was immediately struck by the warm red colours of the buildings and the charming accent of the locals (some still speak the ancient Occitane, street signs are in Occitane and French, and their south western accents are beautiful). The Sainte Cécile Cathedral is absolutely stunning, as is the architecture. The Toulouse Lautrec Museum was one of my favourites and is a much loved stopping point for Japanese tourists (for some reason, he’s very popular in Japan). There’s no nightlife to speak of here, but the small winding streets and still nights are enchanting enough.
