natural wonder
Colorado Provençal
Former ochre quarries near Rustrel sculpted into surreal fairy chimneys and crimson canyons.
4 km · about 10 min drive
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France · Europe
Apt works well as a base: 10 minutes from Gargas, 4km from Colorado Provençal.
Apt is a town located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. With a population of 11,609, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Apt sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Apt to your route.
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.
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Apt is located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, Europe. The coordinates are 43.8764 latitude, 5.3963 longitude.
Apt has a population of approximately 11,609 people, making it a town in France.
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natural wonder
Former ochre quarries near Rustrel sculpted into surreal fairy chimneys and crimson canyons.
4 km · about 10 min drive
landmark
A vibrant Provencal village built atop ochre cliffs, famous for its striking red and orange facades.
9 km · about 15 min drive
landmark
A stunning hilltop village of white stone houses perched dramatically above the Luberon valley.
16 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
A serene 12th-century Cistercian abbey framed by its own postcard rows of summer lavender.
18 km · about 20 min drive
famous 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.
21 km · about 25 min drive
waterfall
France's most powerful spring gushes from the foot of a cliff into an impossibly green pool.
22 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Endless rows of purple lavender perfume the high Vaucluse plateau every summer beneath Mont Ventoux.
24 km · about 30 min drive
scenic 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
April to October
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