Take a small group day trip from Toulouse to Albi, and retrace the footsteps of renowned French painter, Toulouse Lautrec.

This personalized small group tour takes you from your Toulouse hotel to Albi, for a walking tour of the old medieval town.

You'll see the birthplace of Henri de Toulouse Lautrec and the commune of Lapeyrouse. Continue on to the imposing cathedral, a unique example of southern Gothic architecture. The cathedral's gems include fabulous Italian frescoes dating from the Renaissance.

You will then have free time to explore Albi on your own, including the opportunity to visit the Toulouse-Lautrec museum. Then it's off to breathtaking Cordes sur Ciel, one of the region's most charming villages, filled with more than 100 intact Gothic houses.

Your small group tour by minivan finishes in Gaillac, one of France's oldest vineyards, for a wine tasting experience.