La Madeleine district

The Madeleine district, in Albi

The Madeleine district extends on the right bank of the Tarn, facing the episcopal city of Albi. The Albi audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this district from where you admire one of the finest views over the red city.

The smallest district of Albi

Stretched out on the opposite bank, the Madeleine district seems vast, but it is in reality the smallest district of Albi. Linked to the city by the bridges that cross the Tarn, it faces the episcopal city and offers one of the finest viewpoints over Sainte-Cécile Cathedral and the Berbie Palace, which are reflected in the river. There you also find the former Albi mills, witnesses of the industrial past of the city.

What to see

Here you enjoy one of the finest views over the episcopal city, the cathedral and the Berbie Palace reflected in the Tarn, as well as the former Albi mills. The Madeleine district offers the best panorama over the red city. It is a must-see stop, ideal for photographing Albi.

Practical information

The Madeleine district lies on the right bank of the Tarn, facing the episcopal city of Albi, reachable on foot by the bridges. It is a freely accessible public district; its banks are explored on foot. The view over the city is particularly beautiful at sunrise and sunset.

What is particular about the Madeleine district?

It is the smallest district of Albi, on the right bank of the Tarn, from where you admire one of the finest views over the episcopal city and the former Albi mills.

Where is the Madeleine district?

On the right bank of the Tarn, facing the episcopal city of Albi.