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Carpentras, Administrative center in Vaucluse, France

The town stretches across 137 square kilometers at the foot of Mont Ventoux, surrounded by agricultural plains and medieval fortifications.

During the Avignon Papacy in the 14th century, Pope Clement V established his residence in Carpentras, marking a period of ecclesiastical influence.

The Bibliothèque Inguimbertine contains 140,000 books and manuscripts, making it one of the largest historical libraries in the Provence region.

The Friday morning market fills the city center streets and Allées Jean Jaurès with local products, operating from 8 AM until 12:30 PM.

The winter truffle market takes place every Friday from November to March at Place Aristide Briand, gathering regional truffle producers and buyers.

Location: Canton of Carpentras-Nord

Location: Canton of Carpentras-Sud

Location: arrondissement of Carpentras

Location: Vaucluse

Location: Communauté d'agglomération Ventoux-Comtat-Venaissin

Elevation above the sea: 109 m

Shares border with: Aubignan, Loriol-du-Comtat, Monteux, Pernes-les-Fontaines, Mazan, Caromb, Saint-Hippolyte-le-Graveyron

Phone: +33490608400

Email: mairie@carpentras.fr

Website: https://carpentras.fr/accueil.html

GPS coordinates: 44.05500,5.04806

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:18

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