Things to do in Gap: the must-see sights

Guide · Hautes-Alpes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · 6 places to discover

France's highest prefecture, Gap serves as a gateway to the Écrins and Champsaur massifs, straddling the Southern Alps and Provence.

Looking for things to do in Gap, places to visit near Gap or an idea for a day out this weekend? Here is a selection of the finest sights to see, all explorable directly on the interactive map.

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The 6 must-see places in Gap

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Notre-Dame et Saint-Arnoux Cathedral of Gap Must-see

Nineteenth-century neo-Romanesque-Byzantine cathedral, at the heart of the historic centre.

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Old Town of Gap

Pedestrian shopping lanes of the historic centre, lively with café terraces and markets.

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Gap Departmental Museum

Art and natural history museum housed in a former townhouse, at the heart of the city.

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Alpine panorama from Gap

View of the surrounding Hautes-Alpes peaks, gateway to the Écrins National Park.

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Domaine de Charance

Château overlooking a terraced garden and botanical conservatory, with views of the Écrins.

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Hautes-Alpes Departmental Museum

Museum bringing together fine art, archaeology and natural sciences, including the famous Lesdiguières mausoleum.

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