Gap: Hotels and accommodations
Accommodation in Gap
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The recurring summer art trail “À ciel ouvert…!” transforms squares, streets, and parks in Gap into open-air galleries featuring sculptures and installations. At the 14th edition, eight new works were added to those already present in the city.
If you would like to book a hotel in Gap, make your selection according to your personal travel plans.
Culture
The Musée muséum départemental has been open to the public since 1910. It displays the monumental Mausolée de Lesdiguières, and its collection on Alpine archaeology spans 13,000 years of history.
The Cathédrale Notre-Dame-et-Saint-Arnoux is classified as a historic monument and characterizes Gap with its polychrome façade and imposing bell tower. It is freely accessible year-round, except during religious services.
The Chapelle des PĂ©nitents is a former place of prayer that is now used as a concert hall.
History
Gap was a stop on Napoleon’s return from Elba in 1815 along the Route Napoléon.
The historic center of Gap preserves narrow, interconnected lanes and towering houses as evidence of its past as a fortified town.
The Ecomusée de l'artisanat des Hautes-Alpes traces the agricultural, economic, and human history of the Hautes-Alpes from 1790 to 1950.
During the educational tours at the Ecomusée de l'artisanat des Hautes-Alpes, visitors can choose two of five themes. These include a working clog maker’s workshop, the craft of the master wheelwright, mechanical energy, and the forge.
Nature
The Jardin alpin de Gap-Charance showcases 20 natural and near-natural habitats of the French Alps.
The Domaine de Charance welcomes walkers, athletes, and families. It is freely accessible every day from April to the end of October.
The Parc de la Pépinière in Gap is a park with centuries-old trees and shady paths. It also has a children’s play area, swings, and picnic tables.
Events
The Trail Gapen'cimes is a trail-running event held in autumn that was established in 2008. It offers several routes between 1 and 50 km, including a children’s trail and a route for the Challenge des supers héros.
For the overview of the wider destination: Hautes-Alpes.
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