landmark
Roussillon
A vibrant Provencal village built atop ochre cliffs, famous for its striking red and orange facades.
9 km · about 15 min drive
EuropeFranceProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Apt
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France · Europe
About Apt
Apt works well as a base: 10 minutes from Gargas, 10km from Colorado Provençal.
Apt is in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, with about 12,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Gargas, about 4 km away.
Apt (French pronunciation: [apt]; Provençal Occitan: At / Ate in both classical and Mistralian norms) is a commune in the Vaucluse department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France.
It lies on the left bank of the Calavon, 41 miles (66 km) east of Avignon. It is the principal town of theRead more
Luberon mountains.
The town is known for defining the Aptian age of the Early Cretaceous.
Where to Stay in Apt
Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.
Filter presets
Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.
Compare before you book!
Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Apt.
Explore the Area
Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Apt.
Loading map...
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Apt?
Within an hour or so of Apt: Roussillon (9 km), Colorado Provençal (10 km), Gordes (16 km), Abbaye de Sénanque (18 km).
Are there any good drives near Apt?
The nearest famous roads are Gorges de la Nesque Road, Route Napoléon and Corniche Sublime (D71).
Where is Apt?
Apt is in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, about 4 km from Gargas.
Road trip
Drive to Apt
Add it as a stop and the planner works out the driving, the nights and what's worth seeing on the way.
Start planningWhat's nearby?
Swipe through places to go
Places within a drive of Apt. Keep the ones you like and add them to your trip.
Explore now
Quick Information
- Population
- 11,609
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- France
- Region
- Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- Coordinates
- 43.8764, 5.3963
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in France
Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.
Full driving guide for FranceTags
Worth the detour from Apt
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
natural wonder
Colorado Provençal
Former ochre quarries near Rustrel sculpted into surreal fairy chimneys and crimson canyons.
10 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
Gordes
A stunning hilltop village of white stone houses perched dramatically above the Luberon valley.
16 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
Abbaye de Sénanque
A serene 12th-century Cistercian abbey framed by its own postcard rows of summer lavender.
18 km · about 20 min drive
waterfall
Fontaine-de-Vaucluse
France's most powerful spring gushes from the foot of a cliff into an impossibly green pool.
22 km · about 25 min drive
famous road
Gorges de la Nesque Road
A serene Provençal balcony drive (D942) winding above a 400 m-deep limestone canyon near Mont Ventoux, with the Belvédère de Castellaras as its showpiece viewpoint.
22 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Plateau de Sault Lavender Fields
Endless rows of purple lavender perfume the high Vaucluse plateau every summer beneath Mont Ventoux.
24 km · about 30 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Mont Ventoux Summit Viewpoint
The 'Beast of Provence' at 1,912 metres, a barren lunar summit offering views from the Alps to the Mediterranean on clear days.
34 km · about 40 min drive
Driving roads near Apt
- 22 kmGorges de la Nesque RoadA serene Provençal balcony drive (D942) winding above a 400 m-deep limestone canyon near Mont Ventoux, with the Belvédère de Castellaras as its showpiece viewpoint.
- 24 kmPlateau de Sault Lavender FieldsEndless rows of purple lavender perfume the high Vaucluse plateau every summer beneath Mont Ventoux.
- 34 kmMont Ventoux Summit ViewpointThe 'Beast of Provence' at 1,912 metres, a barren lunar summit offering views from the Alps to the Mediterranean on clear days.
- 47 kmLavender Fields of ValensoleVast purple lavender plateaus that bloom spectacularly from mid-June to mid-August across the Valensole plain.
- 48 kmPont Saint-Bénézet (Pont d'Avignon)The famous half-bridge of the children's song, jutting into the Rhône beneath Avignon's papal ramparts.
- 65 kmRoute NapoléonHistoric route following Napoleon's 1815 march from Golfe-Juan to Grenoble
Driving in France
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.85/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€10.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
Nearby Destinations
Other places to explore near Apt.
Plan a trip around Apt
Your trip starts here
Plan a road trip from Apt.
Pick the days, drop in the stops, and share it with whoever's coming.