Of Albi, Toulouse Lautrec And A Viaduct

I had always wanted to return to Albi ever since visiting as a young girl.  Since our travels brought it right past this year, it was clear that my husband and I would take some time to visit.I had been impressed by the beauty of this small town so many years ago. It was just as charming as I
remembered it.

The cathedral Cathedral Basilica of Saint Cecilia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is simply stunning. More than anything, I enjoyed our visit to the museum dedicated to Albi's native son, Toulouse Lautrec.

Our travels towards the Auvergne region of France continued across the magnificent viaduct at Millau, the tallest bridge in the world, which spans the Tarn valley. Completed in 2004, it was designed by architect Norman Foster.  It is a absolutely stunning and an amazing engineering achievement.

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