Cavaillon

Comtadin Jewish Museum - former synagogue

Tourist service in Cavaillon :

This masterpiece of Comtadin art dating from the 18th century is one of the most remarkable Jewish places of worship known today. The synagogue was rebuilt during the 18th century, occupying the first floor. It contains authentic Louis XV style furniture, as well as a Judeo-Comtadin Museum. Open all year round for guided tours only.
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Bearing witness to the life of the Jewish community during the 17th century, Cavaillon was a place of refuge just like the other French cities of Avignon, Carpentras and L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue. The life of the city revolved around the synagogue. It was rebuilt in the 18th century (1772-1774), showing Provençal and Jewish cultures living together, as befitting one of the few Jewish communities to be tolerated. The lower hall, the former assembly hall for women, now houses the collections of the Judeo-Comtadin Museum.

Guided tours every hour. Workshops and tours suitable for families are held throughout the year.

Closed on 1 May, 25 December and 1 January.
Free for under 18's.

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Services

  • Guided tours

Opening

From 02/01 to 31/03.
Open to groups by reservation only.

From 01/04 to 30/04.
Closed Tuesday and Sunday.
Guided tours at 10am, 11am, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm.

From 02/05 to 30/09.
Closed on Tuesday.
Guided tours at 10am, 11am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm and 5pm.

From 01/10 to 31/12.
Closed Tuesday and Sunday.
Closed exceptionally on December 25th.
Guided tours at 10am, 11am, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm.

Methods of payment

  • Check
  • Bank/credit card
  • Cash

Prices

Full price: 7 €
Reduced price: 5 € (Groups >10 people, large families, seniors over 60, university students, teachers, jobseekers, RSA recipients).


Combined ticket with the Archaeological Museum.

Free admission (on presentation of valid proof): Under 18s, disability card holders, tourism professionals, journalists, curators, ICOM card holders, Ministry of Culture staff, group leaders.

Free admission for all: 1st Sunday of the month, local, national and European cultural events (Féria du Melon, Nuit des Musées, Journées du Patrimoine...).

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French

Contact

Comtadin Jewish Museum - former synagogue
22, rue de la République
84300 Cavaillon
Tel : View number 04 90 72 26 86
E-Mail : patrimoine.musees@ville-cavaillon.fr
Website : http://www.cavaillon.fr

Coordinates

Longitude: 5.038513
Latitude: 43.837105

Good to know

Included in the Vaucluse Provence Pass

Location

Longitude: 5.038513

Latitude: 43.837105