Brief synthesisThe Episcopal City of Albi presents a complete built ensemble representative of a type of urban development in Europe from the Middle Ages to the present day. Finally, the outstanding value of the city is expressed by a medieval urban landscape that is both well preserved and extremely authentic. Criterion (iv): The historic city of Albi presents an outstanding medieval architectural and urban ensemble. The events of the Albigensian Crusade transformed it into a symbolic Episcopal city structured around its Cathedral and its Episcopal fortress-palace. The integrity and the authenticity of the urban landscape of the ensemble should be emphasised; they should be a priority objective for long-term preservation.