Apt is a commune in the Vaucluse department of France.
Understand
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Apt's old town area is on the south side of the Calavon River between several ranges of hills. There are many hotels and restaurants here, in addition to some historical sites such as the Apt Museum and the Cathedral of Saint-Anne. Futher hotels lie in the rolling hills on the northern side of the river and to the south of the town.
Get in
[edit]The main road is the D900 from west to east. To the west it passes rural areas on its way toward Avignon, while to the east it reaches the department of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence.
There are bus lines to Apt, but no train service. The rail line runs to Cavaillon and then south toward Sénas. You can catch a bus from Avignon to Apt.
Get around
[edit]The old town center is walkable, being about 500 m (1,600 ft) from one end to the other. Many of Apt's hotels are in the countryside and hills farther from the own center.
See
[edit]- 1 Apt Museum, 14 Place du Postel (half a block south and one block east from the Cathedral, in the old town), ☏ +33 04 90 74 95 30, [email protected].
- 2 Cathedral of Sainte-Anne of Apt (Apt Cathedral), Pl de la Cathédrale.
Do
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- 1 Vélo Théâtre, 171 Ave Eugène Baudouin, ☏ +33 04 90 04 85 25, [email protected].
Buy
[edit]- 1 Apt Market (Place de la Bouquerie). Sa 8AM–1PM. A centuries-old weekly outdoor market tradition near the town hall. A bus goes to the market every 15 minutes during July and August.
Eat
[edit]- 1 Mona Lisa, 13 Pl Gabriel Peri, ☏ +33 06 78 20 66 55. Known for the dish Sou Fassum, which is lamb served with white truffle.
- 2 Restaurant au Platane, 25 Pl Jules Ferry, ☏ +33 04 90 04 74 36. Provençal cuisine.
Drink
[edit]- 1 SYLLA, 406 Ave de Lançon, ☏ +33 04 90 04 60 37, [email protected]. A cooperative-run winery with a shop and wine tasting. Has an additional location in Cavaillon.
Sleep
[edit]- 1001 Ocres, 628 Ave de la Libération, ☏ +33 6 74 59 79 54, [email protected].
- 1 Camping Le Luberon, 2295 A Ave de Saignon, ☏ +33 04 86 86 13 13, [email protected]. You can bring a tent or caravan here or stay in one of their lodges, such as chalets with a spa, mobile homes, cottages, or bungalows.
- 2 Hotel Sainte Anne, 62 Pl du Faubourg du Ballet, ☏ +33 04 90 74 18 04, [email protected].
- 3 Le Couvent, 36 Rue Louis Rousset, ☏ +33 49 00 45 536, [email protected].
- Villa Bam Bam, 210 Chemin de Préville, ☏ +33 7 86 95 52 92, [email protected]. Amenities include swimming pool, gardens, summer kitchen, and breakfast served between 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM.