Old Albi House

The Maison du Vieil Alby

The Maison du Vieil Alby is a fine medieval half-timbered residence, a witness of the traditional architecture of Albi. The Albi audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this emblematic house of the old districts of the red city.

An emblematic half-timbered house

The Maison du Vieil Alby is an old residence, typical of the medieval architecture of Albi, blending brick, wood and half-timbering. With its overhangs and its charm of the past, it illustrates the traditional housing of the historic districts of the city. Restored, it today hosts a space dedicated to heritage and to the discovery of the city, and remains one of the most representative houses of the old Albi.

What to see

You admire the half-timbered house, its overhangs and its blend of brick and wood, typical of the medieval architecture of Albi. The Maison du Vieil Alby illustrates the traditional housing of the red city. It is a stop for lovers of heritage, in the heart of the old districts.

Practical information

The Maison du Vieil Alby lies in the heart of the historic districts of Albi, reachable on foot. You admire its façade freely from the street; the space it houses follows its own hours, which vary. It is best to check the arrangements before coming.

What is the Maison du Vieil Alby?

A medieval half-timbered residence, blending brick and wood, typical of the traditional housing of the historic districts of Albi.

Where is the Maison du Vieil Alby?

In the heart of the historic districts of Albi, in the Tarn.