Apt Provence-Alpes Cotes-D'Azur
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Apt is a town in the Vaucluse department
of Provence. It is situated in the heart of the Luberon Nature
Reserve, between the mountains of Vaucluse and Luberon. Apt is
a pleasant city typical of Provence with an excellent reputation
for its local products, in particular its candied fruit. The
famous market takes place on Saturday mornings at the Place des
Martyrs de la Résistance where you will find perfectly
ripened fruit and delicious goat cheeses made by the local producers. |
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Places to visit in Provence-Alpes
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The Provence-Alpes Cotes-D'Azur region
comprises Bouches-du-Rhone, Vaucluse, Var, Alpes-de-Haute Provence
and the Alpes Maritime. Provence is bordered by the river Rhone
to the west, the Mediterranean to the south and the Alps to the
east. In between are the contrasting landscapes of deep river
gorges, perched villages, Camargue saltflats, lavender fields
and sun-drenched beaches. This sundrenched southeastern region
is France's most popular holiday destination where sunworshippers
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Where is Apt? |
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Apt is about 1027 kms from Calais
and the ferries.
Apt is about 964 kms from Caen and
the ferries.
Apt is about 733 kms from Paris.
By Air - There are international airports at a number of
the country’s major cities. Paris
Charles de Gaulle International Airport is located 15 miles northeast
of Paris. Paris Orly International Airport
is located south of Paris. On the west coast of France is Bordeaux
International Airport. Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport
is in the centre of France. Nice airport is on the south coast
of France. Perpignan is on the French / Spanish border.
By Ferry - Brittany Ferries - Portsmouth to Cherbourg - Caen
and St. Malo - Poole to Cherbourg - Plymouth to Roscoff. From
Ireland Cork - Roscoff. P&O Ferries - Dover to Calais - Portsmouth
to Bilbao in Northern Spain.
By Train - TGV trains connect the main french cities and their
international airports.
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Holiday homes accommodation in/close to Apt Provence-Alpes
Cotes-D'Azur
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Sleeps 2. At
the verge of the Luberon, in the heart of a village, a completely
renovated gite (40 m2). Well looked after and comfortable gite.
Beautiful views. Typical provencal landscape: vineyards, olive
trees and lavender fields. Nice daytrips to: Gordes, Forcalquier,
Manosque, Isle sur la Sorgue and Apt. Especially worth while
at marketdays!
6/8 Persons.
On the edge of a village with beautiful views of the mountains
and vineyards of the Luberon, a tastefully furnished Provencale
villa. 5 minutes from Apt. An area which lends itself to visiting
markets, walking, cultural and culinary jaunts.
