Imagine a village where the multiple arms of a fresh river flow, where antique dealers and art galleries open their hidden treasures, where we savor an author wine on the terrace in the shade of the plane trees ... This place exists. And his name is the Isle on the Sorgue.
Between Avignon and the Luberon, This small town full of character seduces culture lovers, heritage and art of living. We come there to stroll, hunt, be inspired ... and often, we come back.
A city born of water
The Sorgue, limpid green river, gives all its charm to the city. It has its source a few kilometers away, in Fontaine de Vaucluse, and divides into a multitude of arms, Drawing canals everywhere.
The result ? A postcard decor, Pumped by the old wheels with foam, Flower bridges and coffee terraces feet in the water. The whole, bathed in a gentle light as if the city had been designed for painters ... or strollers.
An authentic atmosphere
Isle-sur-La Sorgue has kept the soul of a village, with an elegant and arty touch. We wander there between cobbled alleys, Houses with lime facades, galleries the nature, bookstores and pretty shops.
Among the jewels of the village center :
The Silver Tower, former attic of the city recently renovated,
The Notre Dame des Anges collegiate church surprising by its baroque pomp and the luxuriance of its woodwork,
The Campredon art center, installed in a 18th century mansion,
Place of Liberty, living heart of the city, Perfect for coffee, a pastis or a rosé on the terrace,
And several mansion and 17th century convents transformed into as many charming and luxury hotels, by owners in love with heritage…
All in a gentle and warm atmosphere, Between Provence and French art of living.
Chineurs paradise
We cannot talk about Isle-sur-La Sorgue without mentioning its incredible concentration of antique dealers. Next to 200 professionals are installed here for the year, in "Villages of antique dealers" charming. Vintage furniture, objects of curiosity, glassware, Old paintings ... lovers of beautiful pieces, vintage design and rare finds are served. Every year, Two events not to be missed : The International Antique Fair in Easter and in mid-August. The ideal place to find the rare bird, or simply marvel
An artistic scene that awakens
Visit it Fondation Villa Datris, dedicated to contemporary sculpture, With summer exhibitions that are always inspired and beautifully scenographed and the many independent galleries, as The "Return of Travel" gallery, where it is good to push the door to come across a favorite exhibition. Art is everywhere, on the streets, windows and sometimes even at the bend of a market or in the cinema courtyard !
The taste of Provence in the plate
Ici, Gluttony is a serious matter. Sunday, The city center welcomes a Large Provençal market colorful. There is the best of the terroir : olives, tapenades, cheeses, old tomatoes, sweet apricots, strawberries, asparagus, wine bio, Lavender ... Thursday, It’s a more confidential market, peasant, But just as tasty.
Restaurant side, The city plays the card of refined bistronomy and sublimated local products.
Three addresses to be tested absolutely :
- ⭐ Le Vivier, A Michelin star with a view of the river.
- The platform garden, Author's kitchen in an artist house.
- Behind the scenes for festive tapas on the place of the collegiate church.
Wines, Olive oil and discreet luxury
At the gates of the city, landscapes open on orchards and vines of Luberon one you Ventoux. The fields, often in organic farming, welcome visitors for small committee tastings.
A must -see : the Domaine de Leos. There are a high -end olive oil there, but also wine, honey, Cosmetic products, All in a sublime setting between olive grove and hills. The ideal place to combine nature, Culture and pleasures of the palace.
Why come (And come back) In L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue ?
Because it is an elegant and inspiring Provence, far from the beaten track. A city on a human scale, with real cultural life throughout the year, good products, passionate people, And this little supplement of soul that makes all the difference.
We come :
- To hunt down and find beautiful objects
- To live an artistic and sensory parenthesis
- To enjoy the water, sun, Markets and good wines
- To offer a soft and nourishing break, Between nature and culture
Practical info
📍 Access
- 30 minutes d’Avignon TGV
- 1h d’Aix-en-Provence
- 2H40 from Paris by train
🛏️ Accommodation :
Back to travel @ the house on the sorgue : An art gallery with luxurious sequences in an 17th century mansion
📅 When to come ?
- Spring : For antique fairs
- Summer : For art and life on the terrace
- Autumn : For harvests and quiet walks
- Winter : for walks in a bright nature
Exceptional Provence
Isle-sur-la-Sorgue is more than a pretty town : It’s a beauty experience, slowly, cultivation. Ideal for a two or one stay between art lovers, It seduces with its authenticity, its artistic wealth and discreet luxury.
