The city of Gap has suffered throughout history for its geographical position. The Romans, Burgundians and others used the area to settle territorial disputes and fudes. Napoleon traced his route through Gap on his march to regain Paris.
The city of Gap
is situated in the region of Provence-Alpes-Azur, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, and is the capital of the department of the Hautes Alpes.