Albi and Cordes-sur-Ciel Day Trip + Audio Guide
Description
Experience two of the most picturesque villages in Occitanie with this Day Trip to Albi and Cordes-sur-Ciel from Toulouse. An English audio guide is available for download, providing intriguing insights about each location. Prepare to be charmed by the medieval beauty!
Day Trip to Albi and Cordes-sur-Ciel
Your journey will commence at 29 Allée Jean Jaurès in Toulouse, departing at the scheduled time. In just an hour, you will reach Albi, a captivating city recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site within the Occitanie region.
Upon arrival in Albi, you will enjoy four hours of leisure to explore its culinary delights and notable landmarks. An English brochure will be provided, featuring a city map and discount offers for major museums and monuments.
It is highly recommended to visit Sainte Cecile, the largest brick cathedral globally. Inside, you can admire frescoes depicting sacred narratives such as the Creation and Resurrection. Adjacent to the cathedral lies Berbie Palace, the former residence of papal authority now serving as the Toulouse-Lautrec Museum. Don’t overlook the beautifully arranged palace gardens exemplifying the exquisite French style.
Following your exploration, we will reconvene in Albi to travel to Cordes-sur-Ciel, a charming village located just thirty minutes away. Here, you'll have two and a half hours to independently stroll through this historic town. Its quaint old town boasts well-preserved fortifications, including the Porte des Ormeaux, one of the significant entrances to the village.
Concluding your visit in Cordes-sur-Ciel, we will return to Toulouse, concluding this enriching experience after a duration of 9 hours.
What's included
- Transport by bus
- Audio guide in English
- English brochures with maps of the cities visited and discounts for the main museums and monuments
What's not included
- Lunch
Cancellation policy
Cancellazione gratuita fino a 24 ore prima (local time)
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Important information
15 minutes before the appointed time, you must go to the following address in Toulouse: 29, Allée Jean Jaurès, right by the Place d'Armenie bus stop.
You can get to the meeting point by public transport, as the Jean-Jaurès metro station is only a few minutes away. This stop belongs to lines A (the red one) and B (the yellow one).
Audio Guide
On the day of the day trip, once you get onto the bus. we'll provide a leaflet with all the information of the day in French, English, and Spanish. The leaflet also includes a QR code to download the app to your mobile device in order to use the audio guide.
To use the audio guide, simply open the app on your device, create an account, and enter the six digits that appear in the brochure next to the QR code to access the audio guide.
However, we recommend downloading the audio guide in advance. To do so, follow these steps:
- Step 1: Download the Henri Trip app at https://apps.apple.com/us/app/henri-trip-guide-interactif/id6448281751
- Step 2: Click on Run.
- Step 3: Put in the following code: 260081 (Albi and Cordes).
We recommend downloading the app beforehand to not waste data during the visit.
Additional Information
If you're travelling with a baby, please note that there is a limited number of baby seats on the bus.
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