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Apt
Spend a half‑day in Apt’s old town, see the museum and cathedral, then relax at a local market or café; no need to stay overnight.
Apt is a small Provençal town in Vaucluse. Its historic centre is walkable (≈5 min across) and hosts a museum, a cathedral and a weekly market. One half‑day covers the main sights; an extra night is optional for a slower pace or countryside lodging.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat, crowds at market)
- Airport
- AVN
- Nights
- 0 (day‑trip only, optional overnight if you prefer a slower pace)
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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Apt17 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Apt, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).France-wide
- SIM or eSIMOrange, SFR, Bouygues Télécom and Free sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at tabacs; ID is required to register.France-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere unless signed otherwise.France-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Service is included; leave 5–10% in cash for good service.France-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.France-wide
- SafetyApt is low‑risk; typical precautions apply (watch belongings in crowded market).
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- RestroomsParis has free automatic public toilets (sanisettes); elsewhere use cafés (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €0.50–1 (≈ US$1–2).France-wide
- Emergency numbers17 police · 18 fire · 15 Medical (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany national museums close on Monday (Orsay, Versailles, Rodin) or Tuesday (Louvre, Pompidou's temporary sites).France-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportAVN Avignon – Provence Airport (≈30 min bus from Apt).
- Getting aroundOld town is pedestrian; buses run to the market and nearby villages.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€1.5–2.5 (≈ US$2–3)
- Budget bedCamping lodge (chalet or mobile home), a night, per room€50 (≈ US$60)
- Mid-range bedHotel double room, a night, per room€110 (≈ US$130)
- High-end bedHotel double room, a night, per room€180 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €30 (≈ US$35) · Mid €45 (≈ US$55) · High €70 (≈ US$85)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- AVN Avignon – Provence Airport (≈30 min bus from Apt)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Feb
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Mar
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Dec
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Nov (8 rain days), driest Jun (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Apt: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
7 rd
Feb
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
6 rd
Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
7 rd
Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
6 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
4 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
5 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
5 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
7 rd
Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
8 rd
Dec
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Old town is pedestrian; buses run to the market and nearby villages. No train; the D900 road connects to Avignon (west) and Alpes‑de‑Haute‑Provence (east).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Avignon
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Bus from Apt, about 30 min
Historic city with Papal Palace.
Cavaillon
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
Bus or drive 15 km (9.3 mi) westBus or drive 9.3 mi (15 km) west
Nearby market town.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hotel Sainte Anne
central, easy walk to museum and market
Camping Le Luberon
outside town, offers chalets and bungalows
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €30–45 (≈ US$35–55) excl. bed
- Mid
- €45–70 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel double room1 × 1 night × €70 | €70 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × €30 | €30 |
| Bus Apt → Avignon (one way)1 × €12 · check | €12 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €11 |
| Trip total≈ €123 per person per day, bed included | €123≈ US$150 |
central options like Hotel Sainte Anne
2026 estimate in euros; flights and transport excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €1.5–2.5 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Croissant | €1–2 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Meal at a bistro | €12–20 (≈ US$14–25) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No train station; rely on bus or car for access.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 17
- Fire
- 18
- Medical
- 15
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À cette adresse, s’il vous plaîtTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police17
- Fire18
- Medical15
Embassy
French emergency number 112 works for all EU nationals.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Apt → Avignon: about €12 (≈ US$14), 30 min (check)
Say or show
- Pardon — Excuse me / Sorry (pardon)
- Merci — Thank you (merci)
- C’est combien ? — How much is it? (say)
- Où est le marché ? — Where is the market? (say)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Apt. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (heat, crowds at market) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 1 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Apt
- secondaryWikivoyage: Apt, revision 5333816 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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