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Albi, UNESCO World Heritage Centre.
Albi, Toulouse-Lautrec Museum
Albi, Lapérouse Museum.
Albi, Cathedral Ste Cécile.
We propose a plus, superior or a luxury version of this light
cycling tour in departement Tarn. Start in
Albi, plus packages
Start
in Plaisance, plus packages. |
On the banks of the Tarn river in south-west France, the old city
of Albi reflects the culmination of a medieval architectural and urban ensemble.
Cathedral of Albi
Today the Old Bridge (Pont-Vieux), the Saint-Salvi quarter and its church
are testimony to its initial development (10th -11th centuries). Following
the Albigensian Crusade against the Cathar heretics (13th century) it became
a powerful episcopal city. Built in a unique southern French Gothic style
from local brick in characteristic red and orange colors, the lofty fortified
Cathedral (late 13th century) dominates the city, demonstrating the power
regained by the Roman Catholic clergy. Alongside the Cathedral is the vast
bishop’s Palais de la Berbie, overlooking the river and surrounded by residential
quarters that date back to the Middle Ages. The Episcopal City of Albi forms
a coherent and homogeneous ensemble of monuments and quarters that has remained
largely unchanged over the centuries.
Gaillac
This cycling holiday starts on the quiet roads of the Gaillac vineyards
West of Albi. You then head North through rolling countryside, visiting
wonderfully preserved fortified villages (Bastides), the most famous
of which is hill-top Cordes-sur-Ciel. These walled settlements, with grid-pattern
streets and handsome squares, are now beautiful reminders of the great conflicts
of the Middle Ages.
Light tour : 28 - 48
km a day (last stage however 62km).
Albi
Accommodations: *** hotels and Chambre d'Hôtes de Charme The hotels chosen
for this tour are small nicely restored mansions in medieval village of
which 4 are labeled " l'un des plus beau villages de France " : one of the
100 nicest villages of France.
Good accessibility (railway) from the airport of Toulouse and (UK travellers Ryanair) the Airport of Rodez.
Musee Toulouse Lautrec Albi
Winding river valleys, empty roads with just the occasional tractor.
Gorgeous Gaillac wines, plus the culture and old city of Albi, with its
museums and art galleries, its markets and medieval city centre. Albi is
the perfect start of a holiday. Rolling countryside, with half-timbered
houses and the walled 'Bastides' that go back to the time of the Plantagenet
Kings. Easy to escape down meandering back roads and not see a soul for
hours.
You will stay 1 night in **** hotel Saint Antoine in Albi, a night
in Puycelsi or Bruniquel and one night in Cordes-sur-Ciel.
For booking please complete our booking form.
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About us | Booking a trip | contact |
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B07P superior packages | Bags transfers included in basic rate. Basic rate: in € p.p. double room, sharing. | ||||||
2021 | B & B | Dinners | Basic rate p.p. |
Suppl. July - Aug. p.p. |
Suppl. single room |
Bike rental |
e-Bike rental |
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5 days | 4 | 2 | € 763 | € 0 | € 258 | € 60 | € 84 |
6 days | 5 | 3 | € 916 | € 0 | € 315 | € 80 | € 112 |
7 days | 6 | 4 | € 1072 | € 17 | € 399 | € 100 | € 140 |
8 days | 6 | 4 | € 1271 | € 17 | € 469 | € 120 | € 168 |
9 days | 6 | 5 | € 1380 | € 31 | € 521 | € 140 | € 196 |
Extra nights | B & B | Dinner | Basic rate p.p. |
Suppl. July - Aug. p.p. |
Supplement single room | Bike rental | e-Bike rental |
Plaisance *** les Magnolias Pool | yes | yes | € 93 | € 0 | € 58 | € 20 | € 26 |
Albi Saint Antoine **** | yes | no | € 82 | € 0 | € 67 | € 20 | € 26 |
Puycelsi *** l'Ancienne Auberge | yes | yes | € 93 | € 0 | € 56 | € 20 | € 26 |
St. Antonin-Noble Val *** La Résidence | yes | yes | € 94 | € 13 | € 65 | € 20 | € 26 |
Cordes *** Le Vieux Cordes |
yes | no | € 77 | € 0 | € 66 | € 20 | € 26 |
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Discount on basic rate p.p. for small groups and families See terms and conditions of group discounts Parties of 3 persons : 10 % p.p. Parties of 4 persons : 16 % p.p. Parties of 5 persons : 19 % p.p. Parties of 6 persons : 21 % p.p. Parties of 7 persons : 23 % p.p. Parties of 8 persons : 24 % p.p. |
Holiday programs | Day stages | Prices |
B07: sup program | 5 days 4 nights |
6days 5 nights |
7days 6 nights |
8days 6 nights |
9days 6 nights |
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PlaisanceLes Magnolias Pool *** |
Day 1 |
Day 1 |
Day 1 |
Day 1 |
Day 1 |
Cordes sur Ciel (Le Vieux Cordes *** | Day 2 63km |
Day 2 63 km |
Day 2 40, 48km |
Day 2 40, 48km |
Day 2 40, 48km |
Villefranche de Rouergue Les Fleurines **** |
Day 3 44 km |
Day 3 44 km |
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St Antonin Noble Val, La Résidence *** | Day 4 25 or 48km |
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Puycelsi (l'Ancienne Auberge) or Bruniquel Cornelia *** |
Day 3 40 or 48 km |
Day 3 44 km |
Day 4 54 km |
Day 5 44 km |
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Chateau de Salettes **** Cahuzac sur Vère |
Day 4 25or 48 km |
Day 5 25km |
Day 6 25km |
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Albi Hotel Saint Antoine**** |
Day 3 47km |
Day 4 51 km |
Day 5 23 or 39 km |
Day 6 53 km |
Day 7 53 km |
Plaisance*** Pool | Day 4 36km |
Day 5 36km |
Day 6 36km |
Day 7 36km |
Day 8 36km |
Leave after breakfast |
Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7 | Day 8 | Day 9 |
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