Description:
Fortified with ramparts and parapets and containing frescoes and paintings, this 13th-century cathedral was built by a local lord-bishop after a religious struggle with the comte de Toulouse (the crusade against the Cathars). Note the exceptional 16th-century rood screen with a unique suit of polychromatic statues from the Old and New Testaments. Free classical concerts take place in July and August on Wednesday at 5pm and Sunday at 4pm.
- © Frommer's 2012
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Ask a local about Cathédrale Ste-Cécile
Ask Albi Locals about Cathédrale Ste-Cécile
Awards:
Frommer's
- Very Highly Recommended 2010
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Contact:
- tel: 05-63-43-23-43
Address:
- Near place du Vigan, in the medieval center of town
- Albi
Hours:
- June-Sept daily 9am-6:30pm; Oct-May daily 9am-noon and 2-6:30pm
Strenuousness:
- No Sweat
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