Albi
Sign in to saveAlbi (; ) is a commune in southern France. It is the prefecture of the Tarn department, on the river Tarn, 85 km northeast of Toulouse. Its inhabitants are called Albigensians (, ). It is the seat of the Archbishop of Albi.
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Albi is a city in southern France located about 85 kilometers northeast of Toulouse, where it serves as the administrative center of the Tarn department. The city is historically significant as the seat of the Archbishop of Albi and is situated along the Tarn river.
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Place details
- Locality
- Albi
- Region
- Occitanie
- Country
- France
- Population
- 52,409
- Timezone
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- Administration
- History
- Main sights
- Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
- World Heritage Site
- Transport
- Sport
- Education
- Climate
- Population
- Twin towns – sister cities
- Notable people
- Gallery
- See also
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Albi (; ) is a commune in southern France. It is the prefecture of the Tarn department, on the river Tarn, 85 km northeast of Toulouse. Its inhabitants are called Albigensians (, ). It is the seat of the Archbishop of Albi.
The episcopal city, around the Cathedral Sainte-Cécile, was added to the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites in 2010 for its unique architecture. The site includes the Musée Toulouse-Lautrec, dedicated to the artist who was born in Albi.