Albi, Grand Site Midi-Pyrénées

Cité épiscopale d'Albi|
Rodez-Albi distance: 73km, 1 hr drive.
The Episcopal City was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in July 2010 and has held onto its ancient layout with highlights including:
The Tarn Valley winds along the river over rolling landscapes which you can explore with a dip in the river or a hike.
The Palais de la Berbie, next to Sainte-Cécile Cathedral, houses the Toulouse-Lautrec Museum devoted to the master artist born in Albi in 1864.