Adventures in France - Albi

We loved Albi - it was such a peaceful town and the old town was beautiful with mellow red brick buildings.

The Library - we loved these pictures of Henri Toulouse-Lautrec on the outside.

We never did find out what this impressive building was

The Square by the Cathedral

View from the Toulouse-Lautrec Museum grounds

Another view from the grounds of the Museum




Mural of Henri Toulouse-Lautrec on the side of a house











Note the bowl of fruit on the outside of the window














Our last evening in Albi -  We had a Chinese meal then walked down to this bar for a glass of wine and the Blackcurrant ice cream we loved.  (Sandy will hate me for this Photo I know!)

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