Carpentras
Carpentras Synagogue
Tourist service in Carpentras :
The Synagogue provides evidence for the presence of Jewish communities, who sought the Pope’s protection after being persecuted in the Kingdom of France, and settled in the Comtat Venaissin in the 13th Century. The synagogue is closed for visits during Jewish religious festivals and weekends. The Tourist Office offers guided tours.
Built in 1367, Carpentras Synagogue is the oldest synagogue still in use today in France, and one of the oldest in Europe.
Carpentras Tourist Office offers guided visits in French, English, and German, to enable visitors an informative experience learning about the history of Jews in the Comtat Venaissin.
Your guide will lead you through historic neighbourhoods in the heart of Carpentras, as well as the lower ground floors and prayer room in the synagogue.
On the ground and lower ground floors are the baths and pools (mikvé), designed for Jewish ritual cleansing, including the early pool that dates back to the 14th century. Other rooms house the bakery and ovens. The 18th century sanctuary is on the first floor.
Carpentras Tourist Office offers guided visits in French, English, and German, to enable visitors an informative experience learning about the history of Jews in the Comtat Venaissin.
Your guide will lead you through historic neighbourhoods in the heart of Carpentras, as well as the lower ground floors and prayer room in the synagogue.
On the ground and lower ground floors are the baths and pools (mikvé), designed for Jewish ritual cleansing, including the early pool that dates back to the 14th century. Other rooms house the bakery and ovens. The 18th century sanctuary is on the first floor.
Services
- Guided tours
Opening
From 02/01 to 30/06/2025, every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 2.30 pm.
Closed exceptionally on 13/03, 14/03, 11/04, 14/04, 21/04, 29/05, 02/06, 03/06, 09/06, Easter Monday, Feast of the Ascension, Whit Monday, May 1st and May 8th.
From 01/07 to 30/09/2025, every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 10.30 am.
Closed exceptionally on 23/09, 24/09, July 14th and August 15th.
From 01/10 to 31/12/2025, every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 2.30 pm.
Closed exceptionally on 01/10, 02/10, 07/10, 08/10, 14/10, 15/10, 26/11, 27/11 and bank holidays.
Methods of payment
- Cash
Prices
Full price: 7 €
Teenager: 5 €.
Free entry for children < 13 years.
Languages spoken
- French
Contact
Carpentras SynagoguePlace Maurice Charretier
84200 Carpentras
Coordinates
Longitude: 5.04865Latitude: 44.05525
Location
Longitude: 5.04865
Latitude: 44.05525