Lagarde-d'Apt
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The town hall and church of Lagarde-d'Apt | ||
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Location within Provence-A.-C.d'A. region  Lagarde-d'Apt | ||
| Coordinates: 43°59′04″N 5°28′26″E / 43.9844°N 5.4739°ECoordinates: 43°59′04″N 5°28′26″E / 43.9844°N 5.4739°E | ||
| Country | France | |
| Region | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur | |
| Department | Vaucluse | |
| Arrondissement | Apt | |
| Canton | Apt | |
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| • Mayor (2001–2008) | Elisabeth Murat | |
| Area1 | 21.79 km2 (8.41 sq mi) | |
| Population (2006)2 | 36 | |
| • Density | 1.7/km2 (4.3/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| INSEE/Postal code | 84060 / 84400 | |
| Elevation |
829–1,252 m (2,720–4,108 ft) (avg. 1,087 m or 3,566 ft) | |
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1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. 2 Population without double counting: residents of multiple communes (e.g., students and military personnel) only counted once. | ||
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Lagarde-d'Apt is a commune in the Vaucluse department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France.
It is a local centre for lavender distilling for the perfume trade, containing two lavender distilleries. The town is also the home of the famous Chevredou cheese shop.
At 1100 m above sea level, the village is the highest point in the Apt region,[1] and with its setting in hills and lavender fields, is a local centre for the hiking industry.
See also
References
- ↑ "Lagarde d'Apt". Office de Tourisme d'Apt. Retrieved 2007-05-01.
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