Map of Apt

How long does it take to visit Apt?

Half a day is enough to explore the historic center of Apt. You can walk through the medieval streets in two hours. The Saturday morning market requires an additional one to two hours.

A visit to Sainte-Anne Cathedral takes 30 minutes. The Museum of Industrial Adventure requires one hour. Add an hour for the Candied Fruit Museum.

Allow a full day to explore Apt and its surroundings. The Colorado Provençal in Rustrel is 10 kilometers away. The hilltop villages of Saignon and Bonnieux are 15 minutes away.

A weekend allows you to visit Apt at a leisurely pace. You can enjoy the market, the monuments, and a hike in the Luberon. The Calavon cycle route crosses the town on an old railway line.

Where can I download a map of Apt in PDF format?

You can download the map of Apt in PDF format directly from this page. Click on the “Download map” button below our interactive map. The document will be saved immediately on your device.

The map shows all the monuments, parking lots, and services in the city. You can print it out to take with you on your visit. The PDF format can be read on a smartphone without an internet connection.

The tourist office also offers free paper maps. You can pick them up at the reception desk at 788 Avenue Victor Hugo. Maps of the Pays d'Apt Luberon are available to help you discover the 25 surrounding municipalities.

Where is the tourist office?

The Apt tourist office is located in the former 19th-century train station. The exact address is 788 Avenue Victor Hugo, 84400 Apt. The renovated building is located at the entrance to the town.

The team is available Monday through Saturday, year-round. Opening hours vary depending on the season. It is open on Sunday mornings in summer from July to August.

There are charging stations for electric bikes outside. Picnic tables and a large wooded area are available. The bike parking area is secure.

The contact number is +33 (0)4 90 74 03 18. The website luberon-apt.fr provides all the practical information you need. Seven tourist information offices cover the entire Pays d'Apt Luberon area.

Where to park in Apt?

Parking becomes difficult in the center of Apt during the high season. All the city's parking lots are indicated on our interactive map on this page. You can easily locate available spaces before you arrive.

The town hall offers 1 hour of free parking in all paid car parks. Enter your license plate number on the parking meter to take advantage of this offer. This measure makes it easier to run quick errands in the town center.

The Calavon car park is prone to flooding. An alert system warns motorists. Choose other car parks during rainy periods.

Free parking is available on the outskirts of the historic center. The Saturday market attracts many visitors. Arrive early to find a parking space easily.

What are the must-see places?

The Cathedral Basilica of Sainte-Anne dominates the historic center of Apt. This listed monument dates back to the 12th century. The crypts house remarkable remains. The building is one of the oldest cathedrals in Provence.

The Musée de l'Aventure Industrielle (Industrial Adventure Museum) is housed in the former Marliagues candied fruit factory. You can discover the history of this world-famous Apt specialty. Manufacturing workshops are available.

The Saturday market has been bringing the town to life since the 12th century. It is ranked among the 100 most beautiful markets in France. Its authentic atmosphere attracts visitors from all over the world.

The old town of Apt retains its medieval character with its vaulted passageways. The former Carmelite chapel is located on Rue Paul Valéry. The Sainte-Catherine chapel dates from the 17th century.

The Colorado Provençal in Rustrel is located 10 kilometers from Apt. This exceptional natural site features ochre cliffs in flamboyant colors. Several hiking trails run through the site.

How to get to Apt?

Apt does not have a train station. You can combine train and bus to reach the town. The Avignon TGV station is an hour's drive away. The Aix-en-Provence TGV station is 50 kilometers away.

The ZOU bus lines connect Apt to major cities. Line 915 serves Avignon. Line 909 goes to Aix-en-Provence. Line 914 goes to L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue and line 917 to Cavaillon.

You can book your bus journey with the transport company. Call 08 09 40 00 13. Bookings must be made by 4 p.m. the day before.

By car, take the A7 motorway to Cavaillon or Avignon. Then follow the D900 or N100 towards Apt. The journey from Marseille takes 1 hour. Paris is a 7-hour drive away.

Two free bus lines (A and B) operate in Apt. These electric shuttles make it easy to get around town. Schedules are available on the town hall website.

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