Cloister and gardens of the Saint-Salvi collegiate church

The cloister and gardens of Saint-Salvi, in Albi

The cloister of the Saint-Salvi collegiate church is a haven of peace in the heart of Albi, extended by a garden. The Albi audio-guided tour stops here, with respect, to evoke this place of serenity, a witness of Romanesque and Gothic art.

A medieval haven of peace

Adjoining the Saint-Salvi collegiate church, the cloister offers a parenthesis of calm in the heart of the city. Lined with galleries with columns and capitals blending Romanesque and Gothic art, it is organised around a peaceful garden. A place of meditation and walking, it testifies to the religious life of the past and constitutes, with its garden, one of the most serene and preserved corners of the historic centre of Albi.

What to see

You admire the galleries with columns and capitals blending Romanesque and Gothic, and the peaceful garden in the centre of the cloister, in an atmosphere of contemplation. The cloister of Saint-Salvi is one of the most serene corners of Albi. It is a stop for lovers of heritage and quietude, to be discovered with respect.

Practical information

The cloister and the garden of the Saint-Salvi collegiate church lie in the heart of Albi, reachable on foot. Access is generally free, according to hours that vary; the place, adjoining a church, invites calm. It is best to behave there with respect and to check the hours before coming.

What is the cloister of Saint-Salvi?

A medieval cloister adjoining the Saint-Salvi collegiate church, with galleries blending Romanesque and Gothic, organised around a peaceful garden, in the heart of Albi.