Apt


Apt
Apt lies in the heart of the big National Park, Parc Naturel Régional du Lubéron, between the two mountain ranges Plateau de Vaucluse and Montagne du Lubéron. A holiday in Apt offers fantastic countryside as well as exceptionally good possibilities for outdoor activities in the very green mountainous surroundings.

Activities in Apt

  • Several eating places in town.
  • All sorts of shopping possibilities.
  • Tennis
  • Public swimming hall
  • Pétanque
  • Archery
  • Outdoor activities in the Vaucluse area, see following websites: http://www.provenceguide.com/gbcdt/index.asp; http://www.hautvaucluse.com/pdf/guidea.pdf (Guide to activities and sights in the Haut Vaucluse area).
  • Walking and hiking tours in the area
  • Angling
  • Climbing
  • Rowing, kayaking
  • Paragliding
  • Cycling: Challenges for everyone – both experienced and families with children. There are several scenic tours to other villages in the area, many easy mountain routes as well as the difficult Mont Ventoux route. Bicycles can be rented in the town.
  • Golf –There are lots of courses in the area, 4 in the department of Vaucluse and a lot in the neighbouring department Bouches du Rhône. Most of the courses can be found on the French golf union’s website. Unfortunately the website is in French. Seek under Guide de golfs and then under the region Provence Alpes Côte d’Azur: http://www.ffgolf.org/#

Sights in Apt

  • Maison du Parc Naturel Régional du Lubéron, lying in a beautifully restored 17th century mansion in the park: Maps with walking and hiking routes in the area, guided tours to the villages in the Lubéron, information on flora and fauna in Parc Naturel Régional du Lubéron.
  • Remains of the old city walls and tower.
  • Musée archéologique: Archaeological museum with prehistoric flint and stone tools, Gallo-Roman figures and mosaics from the same period, pottery from Apt and Moustiers (including works of the Apt potter Léon Sagy (1865-1939).
  • Bell tower from the 16th century.
  • Cathédrale Ste Anne from the 12th century, Chapelle Royale Ste Anne from 1660
The old town gate in Apt

Apt is known for its local very high quality products and the town can also boast of being classified as”site remarquable du gout” (a remarkable place for flavours).

Apt has primarily specialised in candied fruit, truffles, pottery and bottled lavender essence. The local market in Apt offers a rich choice of the regions produce and attracts many shoppers every Saturday morning.

The old part of town is very charming with its narrow streets, old stone houses, small shady squares and beautiful fountains, big plane trees and areas for playing pétanque.

In the middle of the old town, is the cathedral, Cathédrale Ste. Anne, which partly dates back to the 12th century. The most interesting building, Chapelle Royale, was first built in 1660 in memory of Anna of Austria who made pilgrimage to Apt. Her shroud can be found in a box in the sacristy.
Apt

In the park there is a beautifully restored 17th century mansion which is home to the Maison du Parc Naturel Régional du Lubéron.

Here you can find detailed information on the area, its flora and fauna, nature walks and hikes.

Apt is one of the few places in the area where work is still carried out in the old ochre mines.

We have 6 holiday homes in or near Apt

France > Provence Côte d'Azur > Exclusive villas in St-Saturnin-lès-Apt
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Holiday house in Provence Côte d'Azur, The south of France

Exclusive villas in St-Saturnin-lès-Apt

Nesting in the department of Vaucluse, the Luberon region represents the very essence of Provence in the beauty of its landscapes contrasting... Read more

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France > Provence Côte d'Azur > Exclusive villas in St-Saturnin-lès-Apt
Ref.no 84.3036
Holiday house in Provence Côte d'Azur, The south of France

Exclusive villas in St-Saturnin-lès-Apt

Nesting in the department of Vaucluse, the Luberon region represents the very essence of Provence in the beauty of its landscapes contrasting... Read more

Persons 8
Pool
145 m2
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France > Provence Côte d'Azur > Exclusive villas in St-Saturnin-lès-Apt
Ref.no 84.3035
Holiday house in Provence Côte d'Azur, The south of France

Exclusive villas in St-Saturnin-lès-Apt

Nesting in the department of Vaucluse, the Luberon region represents the very essence of Provence in the beauty of its landscapes contrasting... Read more

Persons 6
Pool
115 m2
Bedrooms 3
Instant confirmation
From 1.228 €
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France > Provence Côte d'Azur > Exclusive villas in St-Saturnin-lès-Apt
Ref.no 84.3036
Holiday house in Provence Côte d'Azur, The south of France

Exclusive villas in St-Saturnin-lès-Apt

Nesting in the department of Vaucluse, the Luberon region represents the very essence of Provence in the beauty of its landscapes contrasting... Read more

Persons 8
Pool
145 m2
Bedrooms 4
Instant confirmation
From 1.512 €
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France > Provence Côte d'Azur > Holiday home with shared pool in Apt
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Holiday house in Provence Côte d'Azur, The south of France

Holiday home with shared pool in Apt

Holiday home located 4 km from Apt in the Luberon Regional Park with spectacular views towards Mont Ventoux. Modern house situated on a large closed... Read more

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France > Provence Côte d'Azur > Holiday home with view to Mont Ventoux in Apt
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Holiday house in Provence Côte d'Azur, The south of France

Holiday home with view to Mont Ventoux in Apt

Beautiful holiday home situated in Apt with a view to the Luberon and Mont Ventoux. The holiday home has a garden of 500 m2 and a large covered... Read more

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