Vigan Square

Place du Vigan, in Albi

Place du Vigan is the great lively square of Albi, a vast esplanade in the heart of the city. The Albi audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this central place of life, a meeting point for the people of Albi.

The great esplanade of the city

Place du Vigan is the main square of Albi, a vast esplanade shaded by plane trees, in the heart of the city. A place of meeting, markets and events, lined with cafés and shops, it marks the transition between the historic districts and the more recent city. Much frequented by the people of Albi, it is the convivial lung of the city and an ideal starting point to explore the centre.

What to see

Here you enjoy the vast esplanade shaded by plane trees, the liveliness of the cafés and the markets, in the heart of Albi. Place du Vigan is the convivial lung of the city and an ideal starting point. It is a lively stop, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

Place du Vigan lies in the heart of Albi, reachable on foot. It is a public space open at all times, freely accessible and on the level; the cafés, shops and markets have their own hours. The square is lively all day and during events.

What is Place du Vigan in Albi?

It is the great central square of Albi, a vast esplanade shaded by plane trees, a place of meeting, markets and events, the convivial lung of the city.

Where is Place du Vigan?

In the heart of Albi, in the Tarn.