Gargas

Gargas

Travel guide and tourist information

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Gargas is a common ocher, ocher-producing the last in Europe.

Located at the foot of the Luberon "Chain of ochres, 5 km from the town of Apt and Roussillon, 10 km from Rustrel, it is surrounded by three hills Perréal, Fort and Gardette.

It is the etymology of his name in the Provençal word "gargantuan," which means "mountain".

It was the stronghold of Agout then Simiane, then the Prince of Conde to the Revolution.

The town is composed of more than thirty villages, people fleeing the village center during the religious wars in the 16th century, during the destruction of the ramparts and the fort.

It is the home of General Anselm (1740-1812), known for his conquest of the County of Nice.

The church of Saint Denis, which dates from the 17th century, features a Romanesque façade, nave architecturally remarkable in bottom of furnace, a baroque altar, and antique tapestries depicting the story of the martyrdom of Saint Denis.

The old castle was transformed into Conde city hall from 1863.

His heart village built in the 1990s.

The tradition of Gargas is primarily agricultural, viticultural and ocher.

The village was famous for its jams and candied fruits, from the 18th century court of Louis XIV.

Ocrier heritage of the town is important in its archives, its history and development sites.

A quarry is still operated by the Society of Ochre France.

Ancient ocher mines that were dug in the rock there are over one hundred years on a network of several tens of kilometers, then converted into mushroom have been recently upgraded their openness to tourism.

Atop the hill Perréal, which was a 360 ° view on the Apt, Luberon in Vaucluse mountains, there are also the remains of a Roman, and a chapel dating from the sixteenth, St. Radegund.

The GR6 through the town and allows for walks in the wooded country with amazing colors, through Gardette and Mount Perréal.

Associations offer various sports (football, rugby, tennis, hiking, aikido, taekwondo, judo, dance, gymnastics).

The weekly market takes place every Wednesday morning.

The celebration of National Day held July 13.

The town has the first three Tuesdays of the month of August, three evening shows: "The Tuesday of the Summer".

The Votive festival takes place the first weekend of September.

Visit sites ocriers and exposure "ocher - Fragments of Memory" which tells the amazing story of this village. The position of the town on the "Chain of ochres, in fact a must when visiting villages" ocriers "Pays d'Apt.

Gallery ocher Gargas		Drift excavation (1880-1950)
Labyrinth ocher galleries		galleries hewn walls with picks

Tuesday 14 February Day Night Min. -4°C - Max. 3°C

Wednesday 15 February Day Night Min. -1°C - Max. 7°C

Thursday 16 February Day Night Min. -2°C - Max. 9°C

La Chastelle Apt Restaurant traditional Provencal cuisine, specialty foot packs and lamb shanks all in a warm, summer you can enjoy a terrace. Parking at 15 meters, able to group or - 50 people. Located 3.7 km from Gargas From 15 € to 25 € per person

Auberge du presbytere Saignon - They say “when the wind blows at Saignon, tiles fly off in Avignon”: the Mistral can blow fiercely down from the mountains to the Mediterranean. This fairytale 11th-century village... Located 7.3 km from Gargas From 20 € to 40 € per person

La ferme de la huppe Gordes Located at the foot of Gordes in lush greenery, the bistro serves fresh and light Provencal cuisine -served on the terrace, elegant and relaxed atmosphere. Located 10.5 km from Gargas From 30 € to 65 € per person

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Le Mas de l'Escaillon     10 Saint-Saturnin-lès-Apt Quietly, in the Luberon, 10 minutes walk from the village, provencal house offering spacious and bright 3 bedrooms, air-conditioned with private bathrooms, large showers, private entrance... Located 4.9 km from Gargas From 65 € to 98 € the double room

Bastide Cassiopée   Roussillon Treat yourself to a getaway in the heart of Luberon... Backed by a handful of houses that make up an authentic traditional village of Provence, on an exceptional site, surrounded by... Located 5.2 km from Gargas From 120 € to 130 € the double room

Les passiflores     9.6 Roussillon In an old restored farmhouse in the heart of the hamlet of Huguets, The Passion offer: 3 rooms and 1 suite. • Breakfast and dinner are served on the terrace or in the dining room. •... Located 5.5 km from Gargas From 73 € to 83 € the double room

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Lagniappe Gargas This 200 year-old restored stone house is located five kilometers from the hill top village of Roussillon and from the market town of Apt, and three kilometers from the village of Gargas... Located in Gargas From 1000 € to 2450 € per week

Gîtes La Lucia   8.8 Gargas Rental Saturday to Saturday in July and August completely flexible september to June: from the point of view of the arrival dates of the duration. Five cottages (3 to 6 / 7 persons),... Located in Gargas From 450 € to 745 € per week

Triplex Sainte-Anne au coeur du Luberon   9.4 Apt Triplex luxury in the heart of Apt, the capital of Luberon, located on the 3rd floor of a village house fully renovated and tastefully furnished with all modern amenities and high speed... Located 4.2 km from Gargas From 400 € to 550 € per week

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Au domaine des Chênes Blancs     9.4 Saint-Saturnin-lès-Apt Located between the Mounts of Vaucluse and the Mounts of Luberon, our family and convivial camp-site invites you to discover the Natural reserve of Luberon under the sun and the colors... Located 1.2 km from Gargas From 15 € to 32 € per day

Camping le luberon ***     8.5   SPECIAL OFFER Apt Welcome to our home in a quiet family camping. A 1.2 km from the center of Apt, in sunny Provence, you can spend a relaxing holiday because even if we have entertainment in season,... Located 6 km from Gargas From 13 € to 25.50 € per day

Camping Le Colorado     9.2 Rustrel At the heart of ocher quarries Colorado Provencal in the Luberon, we welcome you in a friendly camping and family trees. Located 10.5 km from Gargas From 11 € to 13.80 € per day

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Mas De La Tour      7.5 Gargas The hotel welcomes you in a genuine 12th century Provencal farm in the heart of the peaceful Roussillon countryside. The panoramic view over the Luberon Mountains, open terrace with... Located in Gargas Room from 49 €

La Coquillade      9.3 Gargas Located close to the Luberon Park, La Coquillade welcomes you in a typical 13th-century wine-making village. Offering contemporary rooms, the hotel boasts an outdoor swimming pool... Located in Gargas Room from 150 €

Hotel Restaurant Carina      7 Apt Hotel Restaurant Carina is located in the Parc Naturel Regional du Luberon, 3 km from Apt town centre. It offers a garden and an outdoor pool surrounded by a terrace. Each room has... Located 2 km from Gargas Room from 64 €

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