Things to do in Apt
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Musée de l'Aventure Industrielle du Pays d'Apt
Gain an appreciation of Apt's artisan and agricultural roots at the Musée de l'Aventure Industrielle du Pays d'Apt. In an old candied-fruit factory, the museum interprets the candied-fruit trade as well as local ochre mining and earthenware production from the 18th century.
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Grand Café Grégoire
Place de la Bouquerie abounds with cafés like the gregarious Grand Café Grégoire, which opens out the back to a terraced garden filled with umbrellas, and with a billiards table inside. Rue St-Pierre is another hot spot.
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Best of Provence
- France, Apt, World
- Tours › Guided walk
8 days (Apt)
Experience the cultural and natural highlights of Provence by foot.
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Ancienne Cathédrale Ste-Anne
Apt's tourist office has information on strolls around town, some passing the 11th-century Ancienne Cathédrale Ste-Anne, where the relics of St Anne and illuminated 11th- and 12th-century manuscripts rest.
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L’Intramuros
Beloved by locals for its ‘instinctive Provençal’ cooking in a 19th-century grocery shop filled with nostalgic bric-a-brac. On Saturday a fresh-as-it-gets market soup bubbles aromatically in its open kitchen.
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Pâtisserie Rousset
Although the word on the streets of Apt is that this salon de thé (tea room) isn't the 'it' spot it once was, it's worth dropping by for the perennially popular cherry-and-lavender ice cream.
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Confiserie Kerry Aptunion
The world’s largest crystallised-fruits factory: it candies 30 tonnes of cherries a day. It offers a free film, tastings and tours. The factory is 2.5km west of town.
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Brasserie St-John's
Also lively is the pavement terrace at Brasserie St-John's, which has energetic young owners, a fun, friendly vibe and good music (sometimes live).
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Musée De Paléontologie
The Maison Du Parc's on-site Musée De Paléontologie provides a historical framework, With prehistoric flora and fauna displays.
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Sport 2000
Equip yourself with pedal power at Sport 2000, a vast sports shop with a bike-rental outlet 1km west of the tourist office.
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Cinema César
Cinema César screens (often nondubbed) art-house flicks and documentaries as well mainstream releases.
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Best of Provence Self Guided Walk
8 days (Apt)
Experience the cultural and natural highlights of Provence by foot.
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Atelier Buisson Kessler
Small poterie (pottery) workshop specialising in contemporary, big'n'bold bowls, plates and tiles.
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Faïences Atelier du Viel Apt
Earthenware featuring the gold and mud-coloured marbled finish that was all the rage in 18th-century Apt.
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L'o à la Bouche
Markets aside, try L'o à la Bouche, an épiceries fines (upmarket grocery shop).
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Les Délices de Léa
Aptois frequent this place for Léa’s tender green salads and inventive plats du jour.
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Cave du Septier
For many, the region's best-stocked wine cellars; rare and highly sought-after vintages.
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Cycles Agnel
Equip yourself with pedal power at Cycles Agnel. The rates are similar to Sport 2000.
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Sylla
West of Apt, this local winery serves cheese and light meals with its wine.
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