The prosperity of Vieil Alby, once heavily involved in the woad trade, is visible on the facades of the noble dwellings of Renaissance merchants. Above the private residence of Séré-de-Rivières a watchtower overlooks a labyrinth of streets and corbelled houses. To ensure guests are privy to an exceptional experience, there are only 4 rooms in St. Cécile's tower that boast impressive views of the fortified cathedral, a masterpiece of Southern French Gothic architecture. The Lapérouse room, accessed via a narrow, spiral staircase, offers breathtaking all-round views of the typical brickwork of Albi la Rouge on the horizon.


