Rental Carpentras 4 people :

Name: Carpentras
Brand: LOCASUN

6 holiday rentals from 175€ / 2 nights and 418 € / 7 nights

Capital of the Comtat Venaissin, Carpentras, a former fortified place, is one of those cultural destinations to be seen at least once in a lifetime. Well served and easily accessible thanks to its TER station, Carpentras is halfway between Orange and Avignon and will delight young and old alike thanks to its important historical capital.

Ah, Carpentras: City of Art and History nestled at the crossroads of the Rhone and Durance rivers, it takes place in the heart of green countryside, well sheltered from the mistral wind that blows over the region. Marked by its rich past, Carpentras has a colossal heritage, which it inherited from the passage of the popes on its lands for five centuries. Its unique architecture, with the soft airs of Tuscan cities, is largely inspired by the warm and elegant Italian architecture, and its culture is marked by the presence of a large Jewish community, which arrived in Carpentras as early as Roman times. The city is also home to the oldest Synagogue in France, erected in 1367: still in operation, it is one of the inseparable sites in the history of Carpentras. You will have thus understood it, during your stay, it is a whole pleiad of places and monuments all more beautiful the ones than the others that you will have to visit. The former Episcopal Palace, now a courthouse, the Notre-Dame de Santé chapel, the former bishopric, La Charité and its magnificent Italian-style loggias, but also the Boyer passage (also called the "glass street"), the Inguimbertine at the Hôtel-Dieu (and its magnificent 18th century pharmacy), The Roman Arch of the Rue de la Poste, the 15th century Belfry Tower recognizable by its wrought iron bell tower, the Orange Gate, the one and only remnant of the ramparts that once surrounded Carpentras, or the Saint-Siffrein Cathedral are not to be missed. This southern Gothic-style building was commissioned by Pope Benedict XIII in 1404, and it was much later, in the 17th century, that it was adorned with its magnificent Italian facade. If it is worth the detour for its surprising exterior, its interior decorations and its treasures (including its 42-metre high nave and the Saint-Mors forged in the 4th century for the horse of the Emperor Constantine) make it a must see when you visit Carpentras.

So, don't forget to look up from this guide to admire the facades of the magnificent residences that will be on your way: from 17th and 18th century mansions to opulent residences with elaborate balconies decorated with antique doors, all the beauty of the local architecture will be offered to you. Whether you are on foot or by bike, after having visited the town while eating strawberries or berlingots (a speciality of the commune), also think about taking a little tour of the Château de la Roseraie, or the Aqueduct of the Carpentras canal: 729 metres long, this vaulted bridge overlooking the river Auzon impresses by its 22 metres high and its 48 arches. Very, elegant, this majestic 18th century aqueduct will be perfect for your country walks to discover the surrounding nature. Furthermore, we can only advise mountain bikers to take the Via Venaissia cycle route between Carpentras and Jonquières, for incredible panoramas!

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Jacques

03/10/2020

Ideal location to discover the region.

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