Le cloître de la Madeleine (Albi)

Ancien couvent des Capucins - XVIIe siècle
Former Capuchin convent - 17th century

A place full of History

Built in the 17th century, the cloister of the Capuchin convent became a hat shop in the 19th century as part of the industrial project of J. Maraval in the Madeleine district.

An ambitious renovation

Since the 1990s, several owners have succeeded each other and initiated a renovation program for this building located in the former working-class neighbourhood of Albi.

Summer shows

Since 2023, the association L’Atelier des Arts du Noble Val has been organising summer concerts in the cloister with the project of making it “a place of musical excellence”.

NEWS

Three shows at the cloister for this summer 2026

Once again, and to the delight of the public, the Madeleine cloister opens its doors to a quality program thanks to L’Atelier des Arts du Noble Val. This year, we offer a new perspective on Shakespeare’s classic Twelfth Night with the return of the Pants on Fire Theatre (late June), world music with Gérald Toto (late July), and the return of the virtuosos MZ Duo (mid‑September)…

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