생안토닌 드 라캄 주변 최고의 교통량 없는 자전거 라이딩 코스

water in the cemetery

Coming to Albi without making a detour to the Sainte-Cécile cathedral is not possible. This religious building in red brick will amaze you as it is so imposing. For my part, it reminds me of an immense stone vessel. Faced with such majesty, you will understand why it has been classified with the episcopal city of Albi since July 31, 2010 on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The first cathedral dates back to the 4th century, but it was during the 13th century that it was profoundly modified by major works. Under the aegis of Sainte-Cécile, patron saint of musicians, take the time to visit this marvel. It is the most visited cathedral in France ahead of Notre-Dame de Paris.

Beautiful, quiet and very shaded greenway!

Very compact and rolling gravel path, with numerous rest areas, picnic tables and water points.

Saint CECILE, to whom the cathedral in Albi was dedicated, is, among the large circle of saints, primarily responsible for good sound - if one can put it so casually at this point - because she is the patron saint of church music. Many religious choirs are named after her. The dates of her life from the corresponding saint's legend are not historically certain, but she is said to be a martyr from the beginning of the third century. The patron saint's feast day, i.e. her memorial day in the calendar of saints, is on November 22nd in all major Christian denominations.

The Sainte-Cécile Cathedral is a jewel of Gothic architecture in the south of France. It is the largest brick church in the world. It is also the largest church in Europe whose walls are still completely painted.

Very pretty greenway, well laid out which leads to the historic city center of Castres and the banks of the Agout. You can leave Castres in the same way to go towards Albi via the very pleasant Chemin des Droits de l'Homme. The detour to Lautrec will be worth it (you have to climb it).

You have to cross the stream by a footbridge to be able to observe, in a row, the Arifat waterfalls. The highlight of the visit is undoubtedly this impressive 80-meter waterfall, shaped by the stream. The site is particularly sensitive and fragile, be sure to stay on the paths.