Old Bridge

The Pont-Vieux of Albi

The Pont-Vieux has crossed the Tarn for nearly a thousand years, in Albi. The Albi audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this medieval bridge, one of the oldest in France still in service, which offers a magnificent view over the episcopal city.

A thousand-year-old bridge over the Tarn

Built in the eleventh century, the Pont-Vieux of Albi is among the oldest bridges in France still in service. Built in stone then clad in brick, it has crossed the centuries and was once lined with houses. Linking the two banks of the Tarn, it offers a magnificent view over Sainte-Cécile Cathedral, the Berbie Palace and the episcopal city, which are reflected in the river. It testifies to the commercial and strategic history of the city.

What to see

Here you cross the Tarn on a thousand-year-old bridge, admiring the magnificent view over the cathedral, the Berbie Palace and the episcopal city reflected in the river. The Pont-Vieux is one of the oldest bridges in France in service. It is a must-see stop, ideal for photographing Albi.

Practical information

The Pont-Vieux crosses the Tarn in the heart of Albi, reachable on foot. It is a public structure freely accessible at all times and on the level. The view over the episcopal city from the bridge and its surroundings is particularly beautiful at sunrise and sunset.

How old is the Pont-Vieux of Albi?

Built in the eleventh century, it is nearly a thousand years old and is among the oldest bridges in France still in service.

Where is the Pont-Vieux of Albi?

On the Tarn, in the heart of Albi, at the foot of the episcopal city.