L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue
The “Venice of Provence,” surrounded by multiple channels of the Sorgue River and known for its waterwheels, clear waterways, and France's third-largest antiques market.
The town is surrounded on all sides by branches of the Sorgue River. More than ten moss-covered old waterwheels still turn on the river, and the water runs a clear emerald green. L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue is France's third-largest antiques trading center after Paris and Lille, with hundreds of dealers around the old town. Every Sunday morning, a large farmers' market and flea market fill the riverbanks. An international antiques fair is held at Easter and in mid-August. It's about 25 km from Avignon, around 30 minutes by train, and can be combined with a visit to Fontaine-de-Vaucluse in the same day.
Opening hours
All day; Sunday morning market
Nearby sights
- Fontaine-de-Vaucluse
- Sénanque Abbey
- Gordes
- Ménerbes
- Roussillon
- Les Halles d'Avignon
- Rocher des Doms
- Palais des Papes, Avignon