Musée Comtadin-Duplessis

The Musée Comtadin-Duplessis is an art museum in Carpentras that displays paintings, sculptures, and objects tracing regional history. The collection spreads across several rooms and combines fine art with traditional crafts and everyday items.

The museum was founded in 1888 when private citizens of Carpentras decided to create a space for preserving local art and heritage. Their initiative resulted in a dedicated building that opened to house collections for the growing community.

The museum houses works that reflect life in the Comtat Venaissin region across different periods. Visitors can discover how artistic traditions developed here and shaped the character of the area.

The museum operates only during warmer months and closes on certain days, so visitors should check current hours before planning a trip. It sits in the city center and is easy to find on foot while walking through Carpentras.

The collection includes a striking group of large Persian canvases that were donated to the museum from the personal collection of a devoted art lover from the region. This rare ensemble reveals how international artworks found their way into a provincial French museum.

Location: Carpentras

Official opening: 1888

Address: 293-195 Boulevard Albin Durand, 84200 Carpentras

Phone: +33490630492

Website: http://carpentras.fr/index.php?id=2327&no_cache=1

GPS coordinates: 44.05420,5.04510

Latest update: December 14, 2025 15:00