📜 Sainte-Cécile Cathedral, a medieval church in Albi, is the largest brick cathedral in the world.
🔍 It houses the largest and oldest collection of Renaissance frescoes in France, covering 18,500 m².

Why Go

🏰 Admire its impressive Southern French Gothic style and fortified castle appearance.
🎨 Explore Europe's largest painted cathedral with stunning Italian Renaissance frescoes.
🖼️ See the oldest representation of the Last Judgement from the 15th century.
✨ Discover unique features like the finely chiseled rood screen and polychrome statuary.

Why Avoid

⚠️ Grand Choir and Treasure Rooms require paid access.
🚫 No visits possible during religious celebrations.

🅿️ Parking Adapted spaces available in the upper Cathedral car park and along rue de la Maîtrise / Place Monseigneur Mignot.

♿ Accessibility Wheelchair accessible via the North entrance (Place de la Trébaille). Reserved spaces, clear circulation, visitor assistance, and seating are provided.

💰 Cost Free access to the nave. Grand Choir and Treasure Rooms are chargeable. Free for children under 14.

🕒 Hours Monday-Saturday: 10:00-18:00. Sunday: 13:00-17:00. January 1st: 12:00-18:00.

🐕 Pets Not accepted.

Tips

🗣️ Audio guides available in German, English, Spanish, Italian, Dutch.
🎫 Albi City Pass includes entry to the Grand Choir and audio guide.