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Carpentras, in Provence, city of the Land
 
Black truffles - Carpentras - Provence
Market of Carpentras - Provence
CARPENTRAS, CITY OF THE LAND
In the heart of the rich agricultural plain, in Provence, Carpentras represents a land of quality, proven by its weekly market that goes back to the origins of the city. The entire region is devoted to gastronomy and fresh fruit and vegetables.


The market gardeners cultivate strawberries, melon... the vineyards produce the AOC Côtes du Ventoux wines. Discover our black diamond of Carpentras, in Provence : the truffle ; let yourself be tempted by the flavoursome products of Carpentras, in Provence, and don't leave without tasting our sweet specialties : the berlingot and the candied fruits, all prepared in the true craftsman's traditions.
Carpentras - city of Provence
Berlingots of Carpentras

To see in Carpentras, in Provence : the traditional making of the berlingot, the little tetrahedron-shaped sweet striped in white and coming in many flavours : tours organized during school vacations.

To live : the markets of Carpentras, in Provence, classed as exceptional markets for their ambiance and the quality of its products. The Provençal market takes over the city every Friday morning, with 350 sellers, in a kaleidoscope of colours and floral and fruity fragrances. From the end of November to the beginning of March, discover the world of the truffle market, which serves as a reference for the whole region.
Flowers market of Carpentras
 
Sources : Tourist Office of Carpentras - Copyright photos © Philippe Médard - José Nicolas
Carpentras - Provence

Carpentras - Provence - Vaucluse

Office de Tourisme de Carpentras
Maison de Pays - 97 place du 25 août 1944
84200 Carpentras - Provence
Phone : +33 (0)490 63 00 78
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