Porte d'Orange, Carpentras

Name: Porte d'Orange
Address: Carpentras, France

#5 among attractions in Carpentras

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Facts and practical information

The Porte d'Orange is located in the commune of Carpentras, north of the city center.

Coordinates: 44°3'23"N, 5°2'50"E

Address

Carpentras France

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Porte d'Orange – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Carpentras Cathedral, Arch of Carpentras, Bibliothèque Inguimbertine, Chapelle du Collège.

~850 ftS
Sacred and religious sites, Church, Gothic architecture
Carpentras Cathedral, Carpentras
5 min walk • Carpentras Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church and former cathedral in Carpentras, Provence, France. The church was built in the 15th century by the order of Benedict XIII. The site used to be a Roman cathedral.
~800 ftS
Arch
Arch of Carpentras, Carpentras
4 min walk • The Arch of Carpentras is a Roman triumphal arch from the beginning of the first century AD, located at Carpentras in the French department of Vaucluse. It has a single fornix, framed by fluted lesenes and decorated with an archivolt of vine tendrils. At the outer corners there are engaged columns.
~480 ftSE
Library
Bibliothèque Inguimbertine, Carpentras
3 min walk • The Bibliothèque Inguimbertine is a scholarly library located in Carpentras. It was established by Joseph-Dominique d'Inguimbert, the Bishop of Carpentras from 1735 to 1754. It has been called "the oldest of our municipal libraries" by current chief librarian Jean-François Delmas. It currently contains about 220,000 books.
~1110 ftS
Memorial
Chapelle du Collège, Carpentras
6 min walk • The Carpentras Boys' College is a former educational institution, run by the Jesuits, now used as an association house and cultural space.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Porte d'Orange?

Nearby attractions include Bibliothèque Inguimbertine, Carpentras (3 min walk), Arch of Carpentras, Carpentras (4 min walk), Carpentras Cathedral, Carpentras (5 min walk), Chapelle du Collège, Carpentras (6 min walk).