On September 19 and 20, 2026 in Cavaillon, discover the history of the Pope's Jews with a visit to Hebrew Street, the Synagogue and the Grand Convent.
Boutique des Musées, Rue Hébraïque, 84300, Cavaillon
From Saturday 19 to Sunday 20 September 2026 between 10 am and 12 pm.
On September 19 and 20 in Cavaillon, follow in the footsteps of the Pope's Jews during a guided tour that revives the history of the Judeo-Comtadins, from Hebrew Street to the ancient synagogue.
As part of the 43rd edition of the European Heritage Days, the Heritage, Museums and Municipal Archives services are offering a program around the theme: Heritage in danger: Reviving, Resisting, Reimagining.
This guided tour invites you to follow in the footsteps of the Pope's Jews and to better understand the unique history of the Judeo-Comtadins in Cavaillon.
Accompanied by Anne De-Haro, visitors will discover Hebrew Street, the ancient synagogue and the treasures preserved in the Grand Couvent Chapel.
The tour starts on Rue Hébraïque, in the former “quarry” of the Jews of Cavaillon, an emblematic place in this local history.
Anne De-Haro will tell the story of the Pope's Jews there, before rediscovering the ancient synagogue of Cavaillon.
A journey to better understand the place of this community, its history and the heritage traces that are still visible today.
After visiting Hebrew Street and the ancient synagogue, the tour continues to the Grand Couvent Chapel.
Visitors will be able to discover the hidden treasures of the ancient synagogue, presented in an exhibition dedicated to the daily and religious life of the Pope's Jews.
This time of discovery extends the visit and reveals objects that bear witness to the particular history of Comtat Venaissin.
The visit brings to life a story that is sometimes unknown, based on the places and traces preserved in the city.
The course allows you to better understand the daily, religious and cultural life of the Jews of the Pope in Cavaillon.
This visit contributes to sharing a precious heritage, part of the history of the city and the Comtat Venaissin.
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Continue exploring Cavaillon’s heritage with the other events taking place during the 2026 European Heritage Days in Cavaillon.
Practical information on In the footsteps of the Pope's Jews in Cavaillon - JEP 2026
Opening times and periods
From Saturday 19 to Sunday 20 September 2026 between 10 am and 12 pm.
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Free of charge.
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