Family weekend in Gap: explore the town with ZOU !
Gap: things to do and how to get there
Get to Gap easily by ZOU ! bus or train:
- Line 69 from Marseille
- Line 71 from Briançon
- ZOU ! train to Gap
Once you’re there, make the most of two days to explore the town’s parks, heritage and cultural activities with your family.
Day one: enjoy Gap’s parks with your family
Discover the Domaine de Charance, the perfect setting for a family stroll amongst gardens, ponds, rose gardens (in season) and panoramic views of the mountains.
Continue your stroll to the Parc de la Pépinière, situated right opposite the station, with its green spaces and children’s play areas, or explore the Parc Galleron, to the north of the town, which features play areas, picnic spots and sports facilities.
Day two: discover Gap’s heritage
Visit the Muséum départemental des Hautes-Alpes, in the heart of Parc de la Pépinière, and explore its collections of natural history, fossils, minerals, archaeology and art free of charge (open Tuesday to Sunday, subject to seasonal opening hours).
Continue your tour in the historic centre with the Gap Cathedral, famous for its neo-Gothic architecture and stained-glass windows, followed by the Church of Saint-André-des-Cordeliers on Cours Ladoucette.