Integrated into the Episcopal City listed as a World Heritage Site (UNESCO), these two buildings harmoniously combine different architectural styles. The cloister garden is a real haven of peace in the heart of the old town. Free.
Unquestionably, Saint-Salvi is the oldest church in Albi (late XNUMXth century). It is located a few steps from the cathedral square and is marked by an architecture of bricks and white stones and by its watchtower which dominates the district.
A passage through the cloister is essential, you will suddenly be transported to a haven of peace in the very heart of Albigensian entertainment. The cloister offers a corner of greenery and a garden of medicinal plants. Walk along the gallery, take the corridors and you will arrive at Place Saint-Salvi lined with its arcades.
Do not leave the place without immortalizing these typical shots of Old Alby.
Did you know ? A watchman was in place day and night to ensure the security of the city in the monastic tower, a brick turret called gachole (from gachar=watch).
Look up, you will see the coat of arms of the city of Albi and the coat of arms of Saint-Salvi.
Integrated into the Episcopal City listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, these two buildings harmoniously combine different architectural styles. The clotre garden is a true haven of peace in the heart of the old town.
A passage through the cloister is essential, you will suddenly be transported to a haven of peace in the very heart of Albigensian entertainment. The cloister offers a corner of greenery and a garden of medicinal plants. Walk along the gallery, take the corridors and you will arrive at Place Saint-Salvi lined with its arcades.
Do not leave the place without immortalizing these typical shots of Old Alby.
Did you know ? A watchman was in place day and night to ensure the security of the city in the monastic tower, a brick turret called gachole (from gachar=watch).
Look up, you will see the coat of arms of the city of Albi and the coat of arms of Saint-Salvi.
Integrated into the Episcopal City listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, these two buildings harmoniously combine different architectural styles. The clotre garden is a true haven of peace in the heart of the old town.
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- In the city
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| Opening hours from January 01 to December 31, 2024 | |
|---|---|
| Monday | Open from 07 a.m. to 20 p.m. |
| Tuesday | Open from 07 a.m. to 20 p.m. |
| Wednesday | Open from 07 a.m. to 20 p.m. |
| Thursday | Open from 07 a.m. to 20 p.m. |
| Friday | Open from 07 a.m. to 20 p.m. |
| Saturday | Open from 07 a.m. to 20 p.m. |
| Sunday | Open from 07 a.m. to 20 p.m. |
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