Isle sur la Sorgue

Built on an island in the River Sorgue, 7 kms from its source at Fontaine de Vaucluse,
 this is a picturesque town – the river flowing through several bridges and water wheels. 



The charm and character of the Isle sur la Sorgue makes it a popular venue, well known for its large, active Sunday Market and as an internationally known center for Antiques. 

The old village center is dominated by the impressive13th Century Church of Notre Dame des Anges, which is very much a part of the town’s life. 


Looking down the Sorgue River at the Caisse Epargne building (left)

The character of the town, the Sunday Market and the distinctive Caisse Epargne Bank building on one of the islands provided the ideal setting for a plot in the entertaining novel “Hotel Pastis” by Peter Mayle.