Around Albi, visit the Ségala Tarnais and discover the mining history of the Carmaux coal pool. Appreciate the work of a glass-maker, and enjoy your visit in the Albi region!
THE SÉGALA TARNAIS, A 51KM CIRCUIT
- Albi ;
- Notre-Dame de la Drèche (4kms towards Cagnac-les-Mines), a sanctuary from the 12th century, reworked in the 19th, which was a place of pilgrimage. Don’t miss the interior paintings from 1894 and the bells. Magnificent panoramic view of Albi and its surrounding area ;
- Cagnac les Mines (8 kms towards Carmaux) and its guided tour of the mine galleries, open visits of the permanent and temporary exhibitions. During a 1-hour tour, you will discover the working and operating conditions for extracting this fossil fuel, and you'll be amazed by the epic technical progress and social struggles ;
- Carmaux (10 kms towards Rodez) was a coal mining city which dates back to the 12th century, located in the Carmausin pool. It was the industrialist Gabriel de Solages who had the idea of installing a glass-making factory powered by Carmausin coal in the 18th century. We recommand you to stop at the museum/centre of glass art ;
- Monestiés (7 kms towards Carmaux) is a medieval village described as "one of the most beautiful villages in France", with sacred and contemporary art in the heart of a thousand year old city. Extend your visit in the steps of Toulouse-Lautrec in Aveyron...
- Albi
NOT TO BE MISSED ON YOUR DAY TRIPS
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- Departmental Museum-Mine at Cagnac les Mines - Underground galleries, a mine of sensations!
2, avenue Saint Sernin 81130 Cagnac-les-Mines - Tel: 05 63 53 91 70
A few kilometers away from Albi, on the slopes, become a miner and visit the underground galleries - Guided tour of the mine galleries, open visit of the permanent and temporary exhibitions (last guided tour leaves one hour before closing)
Opening hours:
May to October: every day 10:00am - 12 noon and 2:00pm - 6:00pm
July & August: every day 10:00am - 7:00pm
November to April: Tuesday to Saturday 10:00am - 12 noon and 2:00pm - 5:00pm, Sunday 10:00am - 12 noon and 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Entrance fees: Full rate €7 - Albi City Pass holders €4
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- Museum Centre of glass art in Carmaux- Exhibition, glass blowing demonstration.
Domaine de la Verrerie 81400 Carmaux - Tel: 05 63 80 52 90
16 kilometers away from Albi, just a few kilometers from the Mine Museum in Cagnac... Unique in the great South-West, the MCDAV invites you to discover the skills and knowledge involved in glass blowing and contemporary international creations.
Glass blowing demonstration (every afternoon except Tuesday)
Open from 1st April - 15th October
Entrance fees: Adult €6 - Albi City pass holders: €4 - Children €4
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- Discovery Pass Chapel of Saint James & Bajen Vega Museum in Monestiès
Tourist information point 14 place de la mairie 81640 Monestiés Tel: 05 63 76 19 17
Sacred and contemporary art at the heart of a thousand year old city - Combining 2 major sites, the Chapel of Saint James and its famous polychromatic laying of the body in the tomb “ nature’s grandeur” and the Bajen/Vega Museum
Opening hours: from 31st March to 26th October, timings according to season
Combined entrance fees: Adults and children over 14 years: €4 - Albi City pass holders: €3.50
