The Castelviel Frescoes

The Castelviel district and its murals, in Albi

The Castelviel is the oldest district of Albi, the cradle of the city, animated by colourful murals. The Albi audio-guided tour stops here to evoke these picturesque lanes, to the west of Sainte-Cécile Cathedral.

The cradle of the city

Composed of a few streets extending to the west of Sainte-Cécile Cathedral, the Castelviel district has the high distinction of being the cradle of Albi, inhabited since protohistory. This picturesque area, made of narrow lanes and old houses, is animated by murals that brighten its façades. Far from the bustle, it offers a dive into the origins of the city and an authentic charm, to be discovered during the walk.

What to see

Here you wander in the lanes of the oldest district of Albi, between old houses and colourful murals, to the west of the cathedral. The Castelviel is the cradle of the city. It is a picturesque stop, far from the bustle, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The Castelviel district lies to the west of Sainte-Cécile Cathedral, in the heart of Albi, reachable on foot. It is a freely accessible public district; its lanes and its murals are discovered on foot. It is a peaceful residential area; it is best to respect the tranquillity of the inhabitants.

Why is the Castelviel important in Albi?

Because it is the oldest district of Albi, the cradle of the city inhabited since protohistory, today animated by colourful murals.

Where is the Castelviel district?

To the west of Sainte-Cécile Cathedral, in the heart of Albi, in the Tarn.