Is Apt's market really special?

Yes, it's one of Provence's most authentic markets. Saturday mornings, over 300 stalls take over the town. Local produce, truffles (in season), lavender, cheeses.

Can we visit the Ochre Path from Apt?

Yes, Roussillon is 8 km from Apt. The driver takes you there in 15 minutes. The path takes 35 min (short) or 60 min (long). Entry: €3.

When does lavender bloom around Apt?

Luberon lavender blooms from late June to late July. The Valensole plateau (40 km) is the most spectacular spot. The driver can make a detour.

Are return taxis available?

Yes, 24/7 service. Book a round trip for a discounted fare.

100 km · 75 min

Taxi Marseille — Apt

The capital of the Luberon and lavender

100 km75 minFrom 130 — 165 €

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Distance

100 km

Duration

1h15

Estimated price

130 — 165 €

Availability

24/7

Apt is the capital of the Luberon and the sub-prefecture of Vaucluse. This characterful Provençal town is world-famous for its candied fruits (a tradition since the 14th century), its lavender (the Luberon is the world's leading producer) and its Saturday morning market, considered one of Provence's finest and most authentic. Apt is also an ideal base for exploring the Luberon's perched villages: Gordes, Roussillon (and its Ochre Path), Bonnieux, Ménerbes and Lacoste (the Marquis de Sade's château). The Luberon Regional Natural Park offers hikes through landscapes of garrigue, holm oaks and ochre cliffs.

Route

Route Marseille → Apt

From Marseille, take the A51 towards Aix-en-Provence then the D900 (former N100) heading east through Pertuis and the southern Luberon foothills. After Pertuis, the road gradually climbs into the southern Luberon hills. You arrive in Apt via the Calavon valley. Alternative: take the A7 north then exit at Cavaillon and cross the Luberon via the D900 (shorter but same duration). The scenery is typically Provençal: vineyards, cherry trees, lavender fields (in season) and perched villages visible in the distance.

Main route: A51 puis D900 — ~6 € (section A51)

Points of interest along the way

Luberon

Ocre

Marché provençal

Fruits confits

Practical tips

Our tips for Marseille → Apt

Tips & best practices

Specific tips for the Marseille → Apt route

The Saturday morning market in Apt is unmissable: it takes over the entire town, from Place de la Bouquerie to Cours Lauze-de-Perret. Arrive before 9am for the best stalls. Maison Apt candied fruits (Kerry factory) can be visited and bought at the factory shop. Roussillon's Ochre Path (8 km from Apt) is a geological wonder: bring old shoes as ochre stains. In July, Apt's lavender festival celebrates the harvest with a parade of flower-covered floats.

Tolls: ~6 € (section A51)

Pricing

Taxi fare Marseille → Apt

All our rides are fixed-price. The fare is set at booking, no surprises.

Day rate

Monday — Saturday, 7am — 7pm

130 — 165 €

Night rate

7pm — 7am, 15% surcharge

150 — 190 €

Sunday & holidays

All day, 10% surcharge

143 — 182 €

* Indicative prices incl. tax. Exact fare provided at booking. No luggage surcharge.

Transport comparison

How to get from Marseille to Apt?

Taxi vs alternatives

Detailed comparison of transport options

The Zou! bus Aix–Apt takes 1h30 for €2. No SNCF station in Apt (closed since 1938). By car, no tolls via D900 from Cavaillon, but A51 toll from Marseille (~€6). A taxi is perfect for a Luberon day with multiple stops (Apt + Roussillon + Gordes).

Sedan (1-4 passengers)

130 — 165 €

Guaranteed fixed price, no surprises

Van (5-7 passengers)

200 €

Ideal for families and groups

Villes desservies

Taxi Marseille Taxi Apt