ALBI
A LA MODE
ALBI HOLIDAY RENTALS AND SELF-CATERING ACCOMMODATION, NEAR
TOULOUSE
TARN, MIDI PYRENEES / LANGUEDOC
FRANCE ACCOMMODATION ALBI GITES HOUSES VILLAS SELF-CATERING VACATION FRENCH HOLIDAY RENTALS
ALBI
HOLIDAY RENTAL
Albi vacation rental
Self-catering accommodation
Sleeps
2-3
ADSL WIFI Internet
Renovated modern interior
Double bedroom
Large Apartment
Rose Garden terrace
1 minute walk to shops, restaurants
Less than 5 minutes walk to Toulouse-Lautrec Museum
Stay in this ultra modern apartment, tastefully interpreted within an 18th century house, with large rose garden terrace, at the center of Albi - home to the magnificent Toulouse Lautrec Exhibition center, and the glorious fortified cathedral.
Access: The Albi railway station is 5 minutes walk with TGV connections (via Toulouse). International airports: Toulouse (35 mins), Carcassonne (2 hours), Castres/Mazamet (60 mins).
Albi à la mode, is close to great restaurants,
lovely shops, as well as the Toulouse Lautrec
museum, and outstanding Albi Cathedral
DETAILS OF ACCOMMODATION
The apartment, is in an 17th century building in one of the quiet streets of Albi, a short walk to the Toulouse Lautrec Museum, Sainte-Cecile Cathedral, and the many shops, restaurants, and cafés of this charming red brick town.
One enters via a large exterior street entrance with secure door that opens into a lovely renovated central stairway, and hallway, dating back 400 years.
The large apartment, on the second floor, has recently been renovated to a high stardard. White walls, wood floors, bathroom and kitchen with doors out to a large rose garden terrace
Entry is the main living dining room with American style kitchen with central aisle, with door to bedroom, bathroom, and terrace.
Kitchen looking towards entrance area
The kitchen is fully equipped with washing machine, cooking hob, oven.
The bedroom has a double bed.
The bathroom has large shower, with washbasin, and WC
The living dining space has dining table to seat 4, a leather couch and comfortable chairs.
There is also a single bed suitable for an adult, available, that can be set to one side in the living area.
The walls are decorated with wall hangings and paintings. Double doors open out onto the rose garden terrace, that looks over gardens
On the ground floor level there is a garden, with chairs for relaxing on or reading a book, or having that special cup of coffee or glass of wine!
There is a wifi Internet access.
Fully equipped kitchen
Bedroom
Rose garden terrace with views of Albi
Entrance to bedroom
Dining area with doors to terrace
Looking out of bedroom
Looking into bedroom
Looking from kitchen into living room
Entrance to rose garden terrace
Garden.
Walk to Le Papillon Restaurant
Location of Albi rental
Sainte-Cecile Cathedral, Albi
ALBI
Albi is 35 minutes drive from Toulouse, impressively situated on the River Tarn, amongst rolling hills, gorges, vineyards, farmland and woods. The lively town has events all year round, in addition to its famous sights.
The red bricked town is crowned by 2 churches - Sainte-Cecile Cathedral, a 13th century fortress church, a masterpiece of Southern Gothic architecture, with 78 metre bell tower, huge 15C medieval painting of the Last Judgment (originally 200 metres wide), and a highly ornate rood screen; and St Salvi's Collegiate Church with quiet cloister.
The neighbouring Archbishops Palace "Palais de la Berbie" with stern red walls, and decorative garden, overlooking the river Tarn, now houses the Toulouse-Lautrec museum, with over 2000 of his paintings. Toulouse-Lautrec was born in Albi, at his family's mansion at Hotel du Bosc, close by.
Albi - has events year round, from a large carnival in February, nearby car racing in March, and May; a huge flea market in June; numerous theatre and music festivals through July, and August; a book fair in October, film festival and art salon in November, and Christmas concerts and fair in December
SURROUNDING AREA
The surrounding area of Albi, is glorious walking country full of interesting villages and sights to visit.
3 kms away is Lescure, an ancient fortified village with beautiful Norman church. Near too, is Gaillac, with its famous wines, Abbey church, and the 15c Chateau of Mauriac. Closer to Toulouse, is the village of Lisle-sur-Tarn, - a pretty medieval bastide village, with arcaded walkways, central square, and ancient houses; for those with a sweet tooth - there is also a chocolate museum.
Visit too, Monestiés, medieval village, with lovely gothic church; Réalmont, with plaza with covered walkway, and circular farm; Graulhet, with leather exhibitions; Cordes-sur-Ciel - proclaimed one of the most beautiful villages in France, with gothic sculpted facades, art galleries, shops, and a stunning hilltop; and Bruniquel, a breathtaking castle above the Aveyron river.
For those seeking cosmopolitan excitement Toulouse is only 35 minutes, with exceptional art galleries, its Saint Sernin basilica, the broad Place du Capitole, restaurants, theater, night life - you can even visit where the Airbus is built!
ACCESS
The Albi railway station is 5 minutes walk with TGV connections (via Toulouse). International airports: Toulouse (35 mins), Carcassonne (2 hours), Castres/Mazamet (60 mins).
For more booking information on
Albi a la Mode South France Holiday Rental
Sleeps 2-3. Rose terrace. Toulouse Lautrec lived here. Walk to Albi Cathedral and his museum.
Tel + (44) 208 816 7935 or email - albialamode@southfrance.com
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