Chez Christel

Chez Christel offers two units: a one-bedroom apartment and a loft. Both have a private bathroom, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a kitchen. They measure 60 m² and 160 m² respectively. The kitchens include a fridge, coffee machine, kettle, oven and hob; the loft also has a dishwasher.

The apartment overlooks an inner courtyard and includes a seating area, while the loft offers a view of a quiet street. The sleeping arrangements also differ: the apartment combines a very large double bed with a sofa bed, while the loft has a single bed and a double bed. These two layouts let you choose between an apartment with a courtyard view and a more spacious loft with additional kitchen equipment.

Chez Christel brings together useful facilities for an independent stay in Apt. The accommodation has a kitchen, a private bathroom, air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. Wi-Fi is free in the rooms. There is a café on site, and a kettle or coffee machine lets you prepare a drink in your accommodation. Public parking nearby is free; street parking spaces are available.

You can also plan your stay around activities in the surrounding area, including cycling tours, walks, hiking and cycling. Temporary art galleries and visits or classes on local culture offer more ideas for outings. For added independence, the accommodation has a private entrance and the rooms are soundproofed. Heating and kitchen equipment, including a fridge, oven and electric kettle, make the apartments suitable for stays where you want to prepare your own meals.

Apt is a small town in Vaucluse, in the Luberon, where old lanes meet lively squares and façades in Provençal shades. You can explore the centre on foot, taking in Sainte-Anne Cathedral, the old gates and museums devoted to local history. The weekly market and candied-fruit shops give the town a strong local commercial character. It suits travellers who want to combine heritage, urban walks and trips to the villages of the Luberon.

Sainte-Anne Cathedral is 110 m from Chez Christel; the Musée d'Apt, devoted to local history and traditional skills, is 180 m away. Apt bus station is 470 m away and makes it easier to get around the region. For scenic views, you can visit Saignon, a hilltop village known for its rock and views over the valley. Fort de Buoux and Château de Lourmarin offer other ideas for visits in the area. Marseille-Provence Airport is 49 km away; a car is useful for exploring the villages and scattered sights of the Luberon.

Spring and autumn are good seasons for walks, with pleasant temperatures for exploring the villages and trails. In summer, markets and terraces bring the days to life, while early-morning outings let you enjoy the scenery before the hottest hours. You could start the day by exploring Apt’s centre, continue with a museum visit, then drive to Saignon or the paths of the Luberon Regional Natural Park. In late June and July, lavender fields colour several parts of Provence; you can visit flowering sites by car from the town.