The picturesque town of Albi boasts many attractions, spectacular scenery, a warm, convivial and relaxed atmosphere, friendly people, and the Musee de Henri Toulouse Lautrec. Importantly there is fine food and good coffee. Last night’s offerings included an entrée of goat’s cheese baked in an envelope of filo pastry and served with salad greens and tomato wedges dressed in balsamic vinegar. The main course was roasted guinea fowl in a peppercorn sauce accompanied by a finely diced ratatouille, pumpkin and potato mash and garnished with tomato. Mary had poisson du jour (a fish called Colin) in a sauce and served with the same accompaniments. A two-chocolate fondant (dark and white) complete with dark chocolate sauce, fresh strawberries and raspberries and a cinnamon biscuit made up dessert. So in the town, many of its restaurants and streets
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