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Private tour of the Jewish heritage in Provence

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Kultur og historie

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Private tour of the Jewish heritage in Provence

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Sted: Avignon

Varighet: opptil 8 timer

Språk: English, French

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Øyeblikkelig bekreftelse

Private group

Hotel pick up

Transport included

Kleskode

Pet friendly

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Discover the Jewish heritage in four cities of Provence
Learn about the fascinating history of the Jews in the region
Visit ghettoes, cemeteries, healing wells and synagogues

Beskrivelse

Uncover the Jewish heritage of Provence by visiting four villages and cities including Avignon, Carpentras, Cavaillon and Aix-en-Provence. Learn about the fascinating history of the Jews in the region as you discover marvelous cemeteries and synagogues with a private guide: the synagogue of Avignon, built in 1689, the ancient synagogue in Carpentras, the jewel of Provence dating back to 1367, and the 15th-century synagogue and the remains of the ghetto and mikvé (ritual bath) in Cavaillon.

Jewish communities have had a strong presence in France since the fall of Masada (73 AD) in Roman-Gaul times. They contributed to the cultural life in Provence in a range of fields: science, medicine, philosophy, mysticism and music, until they were expelled by the French crown in the 14th century and a hundred years later from the rest of Provence.

Jews were protected and able to practice their religion in two fiefs under papal sovereignty, the Comtat Venaissin and Avignon, both in the Vaucluse department. Nevertheless, they lived under a pervasive and enduring atmosphere of antisemitism and were forced to wear distinctive signs such as yellow pins or hats.

In the Middle Ages, they were authorized to work as doctors, masons and tailors, but in the 16th century, they were excluded from most work fields except for money lending, which was forbidden to Christians, and the selling of used goods. Over time, Jews were forced to live in districts known as "Carriéres", separated from Christians. Space was limited and overcrowded on these narrow streets flanked by tall buildings; life was difficult until the French Revolution freed them and scattered their communities.

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Viktig informasjon

The indicated price is for your private group of up to 8 people
Please indicate your preferred pickup location at checkout
If you'd like to request a different starting time, please specify it at checkout

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Inkludert

Pick-up and drop-off service from/to your hotel

Transportation by a/c minivan with WiFi

Professional tour guide

Private tour of the Jewish sites in Avignon, Carpentras, Cavaillon and Aix-en-Provence

Local taxes, fuel surcharge, insurance

Ikke inkludert

Lunch (available on request)

Avbestillingsregler

Få 100% refundert hvis du avbestiller senest 48 timer før aktiviteten begynner.

Bestillingsgebyr

Ingen ekstra avgifter legges til denne bestillingen.

Sted

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Pick-up and drop-off service from/to your accommodation, cruise ship port, or any other agreed meeting point in Provence. Please confirm the pick-up place and time at checkout.