Albi

Albi is a commune in southern France. It is the prefecture of the Tarn branch at the river Tarn, 85 km northeast of Toulouse. Its inhabitants are called Albigensians its miles the seat of the Archbishop of Albi. The episcopal city across the Cathedral Sainte Cecile became introduced to the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites in 2010. The first human settlement in Albi was within the Bronze Age 3000 and 600 BC. After the Roman conquest of Gaul in 51 BC, the metropolis have become Civitas Albigensium the territory of the Albigeois, Albiga. Archaeological digs have not found out any strains of Roman buildings, which appear to suggest that Albi was a modest Roman settlement.

In 1040, Albi improved and constructed the Pont Vieux. New quarters have been constructed, indicative of extensive city increase. The metropolis grew wealthy at this time, way to trade and industrial exchanges, and also to the tolls charged to travelers for the use of the Pont Vieux. Albi turned into built across the unique cathedral and Episcopal institution of homes. This historical area covers 63 hectares. Red brick and tiles are the primary characteristic of maximum of the edifices.