Guided tour of Palais de la Berbie

On Sunday, October 18 at 3:00 p.m., the Toulouse-Lautrec Museum is offering a guided tour of the Palais de la Berbie, including the Notre-Dame chapel, an area normally inaccessible to the general public.

Event part of National Days of Architecture

The tour, lasting one and a half hours, is part of the National Days of Architecture 2026, a nationwide initiative that highlights architectural heritage and promotes public engagement with historic buildings.

Historical significance of Palais de la Berbie

The Palais de la Berbie, built in the 13th century by the bishops of Albi, is one of the best-preserved episcopal ensembles in France and is classified as part of the UNESCO World Heritage site alongside the Sainte-Cécile Cathedral.

Museum's location and history

Since 1922, the Palais de la Berbie has housed the Toulouse-Lautrec Museum, which preserves the largest public collection of works by the Albigeois painter Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, known for his posters and paintings of Parisian nightlife.

Notre-Dame chapel access details

The Notre-Dame chapel is one of the areas closed to the public due to the museum's use of the building. The guided tour titled « Le Palais à la loupe » includes access to the Notre-Dame chapel, the medieval pavements of the palatial hall, and the painted decorations of the Amboise gallery.

Tour pricing and booking

The tour does not grant access to the permanent collections of the Toulouse-Lautrec Museum. The ticket for the guided tour is set at 7 euros for adults and 5 euros for reduced rate, with places limited to 18 people and booking required by email to contact@museetoulouselautrec.com. The museum is located at the Palais de la Berbie, Place Sainte-Cécile in Albi.