Major city · France
Albi
Spend 1–2 days: see the UNESCO episcopal city, Albi Cathedral, Toulouse‑Lautrec museum and the old bridge; easy to walk.
Albi, capital of Tarn, offers a compact historic centre with UNESCO‑listed episcopal buildings, a major art museum and riverside walks, all reachable on foot.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–June, Sep–Oct
- avoid July–August (hot, crowds)
- Airport
- TLS
- Nights
- 1–2
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Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- France and Monaco ↗France has run temporary identity checks at its internal Schengen land borders since 2015; carry a passport or EU/EEA national ID on trains and buses from Italy, Spain, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland and Luxembourg.
- France and Monaco ↗Nights in France and Monaco draw on the same Schengen 90-in-180-day allowance as the rest of the area; Monaco does not reset or pause it.
- France ↗France is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors' fingerprints and photo at the first Schengen border, and further pre-travel authorisation rules are being introduced.
- France ↗TGV (including the low-cost Ouigo) and Intercités night trains need a seat reservation: a rail pass alone does not let you board.
- France ↗Paris, Lyon and other large cities run low-emission zones that require a Crit'Air sticker on cars; check before you drive a hire car or your own car into a city.
- France ↗Carry your passport or national ID card: police can ask for identification, and hotels register foreign guests.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Albi17 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Albi, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).France-wide
- SIM or eSIMOrange, SFR, Bouygues Télécom and Free sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at tabacs; ID is required to register.France-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere unless signed otherwise.France-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Service is included; leave 5–10% in cash for good service.France-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.France-wide
- SafetyAlbi is generally safe; pickpocketing rare, stay aware in crowded transport.
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- RestroomsParis has free automatic public toilets (sanisettes); elsewhere use cafés (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €0.50–1 (≈ US$1–2).France-wide
- Emergency numbers17 police · 18 fire · 15 Medical (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany national museums close on Monday (Orsay, Versailles, Rodin) or Tuesday (Louvre, Pompidou's temporary sites).France-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckTLS Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (75 km (47 mi) south, about 1 h by train (check)).TLS Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (47 mi (75 km) south, about 1 h by train (check)).
- Getting aroundCity centre is pedestrian‑friendly; two free electric shuttles cover the historic area.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€2–€3 (≈ US$3–4)
- Metro or bus rideBus ticket€1.30 (≈ US$2)
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry (Toulouse‑Lautrec)€10 (≈ US$12)
- Budget bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per room€100 (≈ US$120)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per room€150 (≈ US$180)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per room€220 (≈ US$300)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €45 (≈ US$55) · Mid €85 (≈ US$100) · High €130 (≈ US$160)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- TLS Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (75 km (47 mi) south, about 1 h by train (check))TLS Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (47 mi (75 km) south, about 1 h by train (check))
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Feb
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12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Mar
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15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Apr
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18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Sep
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Oct
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Nov
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14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Dec
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11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jan (10 rain days), driest Jul (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Albi: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
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2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
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Feb
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
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Mar
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
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Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
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May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5 rd
Aug
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6 rd
Sep
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7 rd
Oct
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
9 rd
Nov
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
10 rd
Dec
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
10 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
City centre is pedestrian‑friendly; two free electric shuttles cover the historic area. LibéA bus tickets €1.30 each.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Cordes-sur-Ciel
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Well‑preserved medieval hill town.
Castelnau-de-Montmiral
goDoor to door: check
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Scenic village with castle ruins.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hotel Brasserie Du Parc
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Hotel Alchimy
price check
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €45–€65 (≈ US$55–80) excl. bed
- Mid
- €70–€110 (≈ US$85–130) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel double1 × 1 night × €150 | €150 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €85 | €170 |
| TER Toulouse‑Albi round‑trip ticket2 × €10 · check | €20 |
| LibéA bus day ticket2 × €1 · check | €3 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €34 |
| Trip total≈ €189 per person per day, bed included | €377≈ US$450 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and long‑distance train excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €2–€3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Croissant | €1–€2 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Meal at budget café | €8–€12 (≈ US$10–14) |
| Museum entry (Toulouse‑Lautrec) | €10 (≈ US$12) |
| Bus ticket | €1.30 (≈ US$2) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Check train schedules; TER hourly but may vary on weekends (price €5 (≈ US$6)‑10).
- Some museum opening hours change seasonally; verify before visiting.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 17
- Fire
- 18
- Medical
- 15
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À cette adresse, s’il vous plaîtTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police17
- Fire18
- Medical15
Embassy
US consulate in Bordeaux (check address); French police 17, medical 15, fire 18.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Toulouse → Albi TER: about €5–€10 (≈ US$6–12), 1 h (check)
- LibéA city bus: €1.30 (≈ US$2) per ride
Say or show
- Pardon — Excuse me / Sorry (pardon)
- Merci — Thank you (merci)
- C’est combien ? — How much is it? (seh kohm-byen)
- Où sont les toilettes ? — Where is the bathroom? (oo sohn lay twah-let)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Albi. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–June, Sep–Oct · avoid July–August (hot, crowds) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night to explore nearby villages (Cordes, Castelnau).
- Combine with a visit to the Tarn river valley for cycling.
Sources
- officialAlbi tourism office
- secondaryWikivoyage: Albi, revision 5322197 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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