Isle sur la Sorgue is a pleasant small town in the Vaucluse, about 20
km from Avignon and Carpentras and Cavaillon 10 km. This small Provencal
town has its own character, it is crossed by the arms of the Sorgue, which
earned him the nickname the Venice of the Comtat emphatic. The river originates
from Fontaine
de Vaucluse, it emerges from the depths of the bowels of the earth
at the foot of a high cliff at the bottom of a valley. Fishing village
originally, Isle sur la Sorgue became industrious town: many plants derived
their energy from the flow of the river, now extinct, they left beautiful
paddle wheels along the banks. Today the Isle sur la Sorgue is a very
important center for antiques and decorative charm. International Fair
Antiques and Flea attracts visitors from all over Europe. The Floating
Market is also a summer visit. L'Isle
sur la Sorgue is a resort of choice. It is close to Avignon,
the Luberon, Ventoux. Discover the Isle sur la Sorgue in Horizon Provence and villages Le
Thor (who has a beautiful Romanesque church) and Velleron whose agricultural market is very famous.
