Vaucluse district, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

Places to visit near Apt

Apt is a town in Vaucluse district, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, home to about 11,609 people. Within 50 km by road there are 106 places to visit — 42 forts & heritage, 37 churches, 11 museums and 6 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Cathédrale Sainte-Anne (1 km), Musée D'histoire Et D'archéologie (1 km) and Parc Naturel Régional du Luberon (6 km).

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Apt, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Apt, Vaucluse district, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Apt at a glance

Location
Vaucluse district, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Population
about 11,609
Coordinates
43.8764° N, 5.3963° E
Places within 50 km
106 (106 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Apt

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Forts & heritage near Apt

108 forts & heritage within 100 km of Apt. The closest is Fort de Buoux (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Apt

97 churches within 100 km of Apt. The closest is Cathédrale Sainte-Anne (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Apt

24 museums within 100 km of Apt. The closest is Musée D'histoire Et D'archéologie (1 km); the best-known is Musée de la Boulangerie (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Apt

17 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Apt. The closest is Combe de Lourmarin (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Apt

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Apt. The closest is Parc Naturel Régional du Luberon (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Caves near Apt

13 caves within 100 km of Apt. The closest is Porte du Soubeyran (39 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Apt

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 36 km on the road.

  1. Start in Apt
  2. 1 km Cathédrale Sainte-Anne · church, Vaucluse
  3. 6 km Parc Naturel Régional du Luberon · nature spot, Vaucluse
  4. 7 km Réserve Naturelle Géologique du Luberon · nature spot, Vaucluse
  5. 12 km Fort de Buoux · fort, Vaucluse
  6. 2 km Prieuré de Saint-Symphorien · church, Vaucluse
  7. 8 km Back to Apt

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How to reach Apt

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    Within 15 km of Apt

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Apt by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage42108Fort de Buoux (8 km)
    Churches3797Cathédrale Sainte-Anne (1 km)
    Museums1124Musée D'histoire Et D'archéologie (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints617Combe de Lourmarin (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens613Parc Naturel Régional du Luberon (6 km)
    Caves213Porte du Soubeyran (39 km)
    Beaches & coast05Phare de Saint-Gervais (77 km)
    Parks04Parc du Moulin Blanc (76 km)
    Other attractions12Abbaye Notre-Dame de Sénanque (22 km)
    Buddhist sites12Abbaye Notre-Dame de Bon Secours (28 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Île de L'érevine (78 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Mosquée des Cèdres (77 km)

    Apt: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Apt?

    Cathédrale Sainte-Anne (church, about 1 km), Parc Naturel Régional du Luberon (nature spot, about 6 km), Fort de Buoux (fort, about 8 km), Prieuré de Saint-Symphorien (church, about 8 km), Réserve Naturelle Géologique du Luberon (nature spot, about 9 km), Combe de Lourmarin (viewpoint, about 11 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Apt?

    106 places on Spotwander: 42 forts & heritage, 37 churches, 11 museums, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Apt?

    Fort de Buoux, about 8 km by road; Château du Marquis de Sade (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Apt?

    Cathédrale Sainte-Anne, about 1 km by road; Prieuré de Saint-Symphorien (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Apt?

    Musée D'histoire Et D'archéologie, about 1 km by road; Musée de la Boulangerie (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Apt?

    Start in Apt, visit Cathédrale Sainte-Anne, then Parc Naturel Régional du Luberon, then Réserve Naturelle Géologique du Luberon, then Fort de Buoux, then Prieuré de Saint-Symphorien, and drive back — about 36 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Apt?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Apt

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Apt’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Apt on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.