Apt
The Vaucluse Departement - Luberon Nature Park - Population : 12,257 inh.
60km east of Avignon on route N100 heading towards Forcalquier (41km).
Apt is situated in the heart of the Luberon Nature Park, between the mountains of Vaucluse and Luberon.
This pleasant city, so typical of Provence, is well reputed for its local products; it even boasts the classification of "site remarquable du gout" (a place of wonderful tastes).
Apt is known worldwide for its candied fruit and enlightened gourmets would never miss the famous market on Saturday morning at the Place des Martyrs de la Resistance.
There one finds perfectly ripened fruit bursting with sun, and delicious goat cheeses made with love by the local producers, all to the delight of connaisseurs.
Apt will charm you with its lovely little streets leading you through the old city, passing by ancient fountains , private mansions, and tiny tree filled squares.
In the horizon one perceives the hills of Luberon colored in ocher, scented in lavender, and buzzing with cicadas!
There can be no doubt that this is Provence!
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What to see:
Ramparts of the old city.Sainte Anne Cathedral, Sainte Anne Chapel Royal and its treasure.
Clock Tower (XVI°).
Archaeological Museum: prehistory, Gallo-Roman era and art ceramic from Apt and Moustiers.
Maison du Parc Naturel Regional du Luberon (Nature Park House) : Hiking and walking trails, guided tours in the villages of the Luberon, exposure of wildlife park...
Leisure activities:
Hiking, horse-riding, mountain biking.Climbing (Buoux site 8 km).
Swimming pool. Tennis. Archery.
Holiday rentals
- Avignon : 50 km - Aix en Provence : 22 km
3 holiday house & 6 apartments for 2 to 12 persons ideally located
Swimming pool - Tennis - 4ha landscaped park - Ping pong, table football, playground, soccer, volley, basket, bools, foot and bicycles. Book online
Swimming pool - Tennis - 4ha landscaped park - Ping pong, table football, playground, soccer, volley, basket, bools, foot and bicycles. Book online
370 € - 2095 €
- Avignon : 50 km - Aix en Provence : 22 km
2 houses for 8 people each on a 5 ha quiet and wooded area
Many bathrooms. Secure swimming pools (1 heatable)
Stunning views over the valley, overlooking Mont Ventoux
Many bathrooms. Secure swimming pools (1 heatable)
Stunning views over the valley, overlooking Mont Ventoux
0 € - 0 €
Accommodation:
Hotels-restaurant.
Bed and breakfast.
Vacation rentals.
Campsites.
1 stage gite and an equestrian gite.
Neighbouring towns and villages:
Saignon (4 km), Gargas (6 km) and Roussillon (11 km).
