Lagarde-d'Apt

French commune
nomcommune=Lagarde-d'Apt
région=Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
département=Vaucluse
arrondissement=Apt
canton=Apt
insee=84060
cp=84400
maire=Elisabeth Murat
mandat=2001-2008
intercomm=
longitude=5.47388888889
latitude=43.9844444444
alt moy=1087 m
alt mini=829 m
alt maxi=1252 m
hectares=2179
km²=21,79
sans=26
date-sans=1999
dens=1|

Lagarde-d'Apt is a commune of the Vaucluse "département" in southern France. It is one of the smallest villages in France, with only around 30 inhabitants. 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 1100m above sea level, the village is the highest point in the Apt region [cite web
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accessdate =2007-05-01 ] , and with its setting in hills and lavender fields, is a local centre for the hiking industry.

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