Cutting through by the stream Sorgue, The Isle on the Sorgue is an island-village colored with green vegetation and water. It owes its name of "county Venice" to the numerous canals which cross the village through and are linked by small bridges. The paddles of the large wheels are covered with moss. The isle on the sorgue houses second-hand dealers and antique dealers, and many activities are available there: • Sports : VTT, canoe, horse-riding, hiking, tennis, golf... • Cultural activities : museums, art galleries, exhibits and festivals • Leisure : swimming, fishing, hiking, miscellaneous festivities
• Its location in the heart of Provence enables you to discover
unforgettable sites like Avignon, Fontaine de Vaucluse, Gordes,
Roussillon, the Baux of Provence and the Luberon.
Strawberri May 8th... Come revel in the first warm spring days, and discover the charms of the village of Velleron, amidst gorgeous scents of strawberries. See the Confrérie de la Fraise and attend the inductions of local and not-so-local celebrities such as Maïté, Patric... Voir Strawberries Festival
An Afternoon in the Gard Saturday 21 May 2011 1 to 6pm... This is the 4th year for this festive event, which this year is part of the "La fête de la nature" festivities. A free event for all ages, especially children, at the solidarity vegetable garden known as La
Friche. Artistic events with the cultural c... Voir An Afternoon in the GardenUn Après-midi au Jardin
Biking through Pays des Sorgu Distance: 16 km - Family level - Currently being signposted - Start/Parking: Place du Marché aux raisins - Châteauneuf-de-Gadagne
... From the perched village of Châteauneuf de Gadagne, this ride will take you to the foot of the Thouzon hill and on to discover the town of Le Thor. The cool waters of the many branches of the Sorgue river flow beside you as you ride along.
Created b... Voir Biking through Pays des Sorgues vineyards and fruit-trees
Biking from the Source t Distance: 21 km - Level: family - Currently signposted - Parking du Portalet - L'Isle sur la Sorgue
... The great sites of the Sorgue await you on this ride. You will have lots of time to admire the gouffre (underwater caves), the Partage des Eaux (where the river splits) and the river Sorgue. Your gentle winding ride over the plain will also take you ... Voir Biking from the Source to the Venice of Provence
FONTAINE DE VAUCLUSE 5,4 miles from the Isle on the Sorgue
Without any doubt the greatest feature of this small town is that it hides the source of the stream Sorgue which spurs out from the 274 yards high cliff. This natural fountain whose waters are green-emerald is ranked the first in France and the fifth in the world for its power. Also, the department's name has been taken from that of the village.
THE BAUX DE PROVENCE The Baux of Provence is a perched village which is known as "one of the most beautiful villages in France". It possesses a rich heritage both historical and architectural. It hosts medieval fairs in May, July and August. Many craft shops and artists inhabit its narrow streets.
AVIGNON Capital of the Vaucluse, Avignon is built with many monuments ranked among the heritage of the Unesco (the Papal Palace, its famous bridge...). Also during the summer, Avignon hosts the reknown drama fair (three weeks in July).
THE LUBERON The natural and regional park of the Luberon spreads along 165,000 hectares, from Cavaillon to Villeneuve. The park belongs to the world network of biosphere reserves. It is a living land inhabited by 150,000 people and 69 communities.
ROUSSILLON In front of the Luberon at the bottom of the Mounts of Vaucluse, this charming village with colored facades overhangs the well-known cliffs. Following pedestrian itineraries is delightful and safe.
GORDES This charming village with houses made of dry stone is perched upon the mounts of the vaucluse and faces the Luberon. It has been known as "the most beautiful village in France" for many years. To be seen : the panorama of the valley and the mount Luberon, the fortified castle built during the eleventh century, Senanque's cistercian abbey, and of course the village of "Bories" : these mysterious round houses made of dry stone.
Every weekend, 2 antique fairs on the weekends of Pentecost and Halloween and 2 international antique fairs onthe weekends of Easter and Assumption Day (15 August)... Truly a "Provençal Venice", the townof L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue with its canals for romantic strolls to the song of thewater wheels on the Sorgue River, also ranks third in Europe among townsspecialised in antiques, where antique hunters and aficionados ...
May 8th... Come revel in the first warm spring days, and discover the charms of the village of Velleron, amidst gorgeous scents of strawberries. See the Confrérie de la Fraise and attend the inductions of local and not-so-local celebrities such as Maïté, Patric...
Saturday 21 May 2011 1 to 6pm... This is the 4th year for this festive event, which this year is part of the "La fête de la nature" festivities. A free event for all ages, especially children, at the solidarity vegetable garden known as La
Friche. Artistic events with the cultural c...
This road takes you from Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, a small town surrounded by water and canals, referred to as the 'Venice of the Comtat', for certain similar points with Venice Italy. Many washing wells have been built along the canals of the Sorgue River...
Distance: 16 km - Family level - Currently being signposted - Start/Parking: Place du Marché aux raisins - Châteauneuf-de-Gadagne
... From the perched village of Châteauneuf de Gadagne, this ride will take you to the foot of the Thouzon hill and on to discover the town of Le Thor. The cool waters of the many branches of the Sorgue river flow beside you as you ride along.
Created b...
Distance: 21 km - Level: family - Currently signposted - Parking du Portalet - L'Isle sur la Sorgue
... The great sites of the Sorgue await you on this ride. You will have lots of time to admire the gouffre (underwater caves), the Partage des Eaux (where the river splits) and the river Sorgue. Your gentle winding ride over the plain will also take you ...