Carpentras provides its fortunate visitors with myriad facets as colorful as the ochre-washed façades in the historical city center. Carpentras was originally a city in Gaul, home to the Memini tribe, serving as both an acropolis and a market. During the Middle Ages, Carpentras became the capital of the Comtat Venaissin, and was part of the Holy See from the 13th to the 18th centuries. The architecture is often of Italian inspiration, and the heritage of the Jews, protected by the Popes, has influenced Carpentras’ culture. Discover the rich architectural and historical fabric of Carpentras as you wander the town.