Tourism in Carpentras, in France : In town
The town of Carpentras, in France, has many monuments and buildings of remarkable architecture. You can discover them on your own or with a guided tour.
- The Discovery Circuit, baptized Berlingot in reference to the town´s specialty sweet, punctuated by 21 lecterns in enamelled lava.
- The banks of the Auzon river.
- The 18th century Hôtel Dieu and its pharmacopoeia.
- The Law Courts in a former Episcopal Palace.
- The St Siffrein Cathedral, in southern gothic style.
- The Synagogue, the oldest in France (1367), still in activity, testifying to the past and present Judeo-Provençale civilization.
- The Porte d'Orange gate, last remains of the 14th century ramparts.
- The Fountains of Carpentras.
- Traditional making of Berlingots sweets.
- The markets of Carpentras - France.
- The truffle market from November to March.
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