Palace Gardens

The gardens of the Berbie Palace, in Albi

The gardens of the Berbie Palace offer a green setting overlooking the Tarn, in the heart of the episcopal city of Albi. The Albi audio-guided tour stops here to evoke these French-style gardens and their exceptional views over the river.

French-style gardens above the Tarn

Laid out on the terraces of the former palace of the bishops, the Berbie gardens are French-style gardens, adorned with boxwood embroidery, flowered beds and regular paths. Overlooking the Tarn from the top of the ramparts, they offer one of the finest viewpoints over the river, the Pont-Vieux and the old districts. A haven of calm and greenery, they harmoniously extend the palace and the cathedral.

What to see

Here you enjoy the French-style beds, the boxwood embroidery and above all an exceptional view over the Tarn, the Pont-Vieux and the old districts, from the ramparts of the palace. The Berbie gardens are a haven of calm in the heart of the episcopal city. It is a must-see stop for lovers of gardens and panoramas.

Practical information

The gardens of the Berbie Palace lie in the heart of the episcopal city of Albi, reachable on foot. They are generally freely accessible during opening hours, which vary with the season; they are explored on foot. The view over the Tarn is particularly beautiful at the end of the day.

What can you see from the Berbie gardens?

An exceptional view over the Tarn, the Pont-Vieux and the old districts of Albi, from the ramparts of the former palace of the bishops.

Where are the gardens of the Berbie Palace?

In the heart of the episcopal city of Albi, on the terraces of the former palace of the bishops.