Isle sur la Sorgue

The Collegiate Church of Notre-Dame-des-Anges in L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue.

 

The Collégiale is build in 1645.

L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue is located in the department of Vaucluse in the région of Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur.

 

From Avignon is 30 minutes by train. 

 

Festivals

 

Fishing of Yesteryear
On the third Sunday in July, the ‘Pescaïre Lilen’ fishermen’s brotherhood, kitted out in traditional costumes, meet up at the L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue washhouse and offer fishing demonstrations.

 

The Floating Market
This unique and spectacular floating market takes place on the first Sunday morning in August at the L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue washhouse at Quai Jean Jaurès

 

 

The Viking Festival 

A whole weekend to experience the world of the Vikings! Workshops, shows, animals and exhibitions are on the agenda at Parc Gautier in L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, where everyone is sure to have a great time.

The Magical Nautical Extravaganza

On the second-last Sunday and Monday in July, boats decorated with flowers sail along the Sorgue at Quai Rouget de Lisle in L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue. 

 

The Festival of Lights

The festival takes place in L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue on the first Saturday in December.

 

The Sorgue river.

The 70 ater wheels throughout the town are still working. 

Le Partage des Eaux. 

This is where the Sorgue river, which rises in Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, splits into two branches, the Sorgue de Velleron and the Sorgue d’Entraigues.

The small town is famous for its many antique shops.

 

Every year, a large International Art and Antiques Fair is organised.

 

Over 550 dealers gather together for the event, which includes conferences and plenty of entertainment

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