Carpentras is a commune in the Vaucluse department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France. As capital of the Comtat Venaissin, it was frequently the residence of the Avignon popes; the Papal States retained possession of the Venaissin until the French Revolution. Nowadays, Carpentras is a commercial center for Comtat Venaissin and is famous for the black truffle markets held from winter to early spring.
Country: France
Region: Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Area: 37.92 km² (14.64 sq mi)
Elevation: 56–212 m (184–696 ft) · (avg. 95 m or 312 ft)
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