What to see

Visit synagogues dating back centuries, such as the Carpentras Synagogue, one of the oldest active synagogues in Europe, and the Synagogue de Marseille, a beautiful example of Sephardic architecture.

Wander through the narrow streets of historic Jewish quarters in cities like Avignon, Isle sur Sorgues, and Aix-en-Provence, where you can find traces of Jewish life and culture.

Explore museums dedicated to preserving and showcasing Jewish history and culture, such as the Musée d'Histoire des Juifs Comtadins in Cavaillon and the Jewish exhibit at the Musée Arlaten in beautiful Roman Arles.

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Discover landmarks with ties to Provence's Jewish past, including the medieval Jewish cemetery in Isle sur Sorgues , the Palais des Papes where popes once resided and interacted with the Jewish community, or the site of the former Jewish ghetto in Cavaillon.

Pay your respects at memorials and monuments commemorating the Shoah in Provence, such as the Camps des Milles in Aix en Provence or Memorial of the Deportation in Marseille.

Immerse yourself in local Jewish culture by attending events and festivals celebrating Jewish traditions, music, and cuisine, such as the Festival des Cultures et des Musiques Juives in Carpentras.