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 17th May 2008
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AlbiAlbi Property Life & Holidays Famed for its Toulouse-Lautrec Museum, Albi has many other charms hidden down its winding streets. You’ll come across lovely gardens in riverside settings and vast venerable buildings, such as the fortress-like Cathedral of St Cecilia. Check out our guide for everthing you need for your visit to Albi including history, places to visit, things to do, shopping & markets, eating out and nightlife. Scroll down or click on the links to find out about: History Of AlbiAlbi a site which is naturally easy to defend and a river, source of life, were the determining factors behind the first human settlement in Albi in the Bronze Age. Find out about the history of Albi.History Of Albi... Albi Tourist Office Office du Tourisme de Albi Place Sainte-Cécile 81000 Albi France Tel : +33 (0)5 63 49 48 80 More Details...
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The Dépêche du Midi tested the Cafés of Albi and ranked the best Cafés based on criteria’s such as welcome, price, speed, the décor and, above all, atmosphere. 
In Albi only the price of the flats in the historic centre increased in 2006(+5% to 10%) due to the renovation around the Cathedral and covered market. The general price stagnation announced in summer 2005 took place in Albi. The price of the new flats reached a ceiling, this is probably due to the large number of new developments in the past few years. .jpg)
Jean-Paul Gaulthier ,the famous French fashion designer and co-presenter with Antoine de Caunes in Eurotrash, and a group of Parisian investors have purchased an old renovated Albi building called “La Maîtrise” situated between the Cathedral and the Tarn River.
If you need a hotel during your visit to Albi why not take a look at a selection of quality hotels brought to you by FrenchEntree in association with Active Hotels..jpg)
The Gothic Cathédrale Ste-Cécile of Albi, built in the 13th century in the heart of Cathar country, is the largest brick building in the world. Perched high on a hill, it looks more like a fortress than a cathedral - and that's no accident. .jpg)
The Albi circuit has 80 years of experience in organising motor-racing events, and its Grand Prix has been running for nearly as long. Racing amateurs and the rich and famous will come in their droves in September for the Grand Prix which is the main event of the year. For the 80th anniversary of the association, this will be a very festive race with the return of many stars.
This year, the 53nd Carnival will be organised around the theme of games and TV game shows which will be represented in the Carnival. The main procession of floats is on the afternoon of Sunday 24 February and Sunday 2 March.
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The city centre has escaped the ravages of the Hundred Year’s war and is still much as it was in the middle Ages. It is a warren of narrow cobbled streets and alleyways lined with gabled houses and half-timbered shops.However, those looking for a bit of retail therapy may find the narrow gridded streets of of Albi confusing and daunting, so here is a little guide to some of the best boutiques and stores. 
Jean François de Galaup was born in August 1741 in a manor house called "le Gô" in Albi, on the banks of the river Tarn.The Lapérouse Museum created by the town of Albi and the association Lapérouse is located at rue Porta Albi 81000.