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L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue 🪑
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L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue 🪑

📍 L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue by Ekaterina
A city with such a complex name (which is then impossible to remember) is located in the Provence - Alpes - Cote d'Azur region. This visit was not specifically planned - just as part of a road trip to these places, the town was caught by local guides. And how it exceeded our expectations!
Sorgue river canal with Provençal houses
Bridge over the canal in L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue
Tourist on the Sorgue riverbank
Man at cafe by the canal
Canal in the city center
If you literally translate its name, you get "an island in Sorgue", and once there, you understand why it has such a name. The city is located on the river of the same name and is dotted with channels.
Greenish waters of Sorgue
Ancient water wheel on the Sorgue
Houses with ivy by the canal
Wooden bridge over the canal
In ancient times, this geographical position predetermined the economic conditions for its development: numerous water mills have become its hallmark. To this day, many of the remaining mills can be seen along the river in the old town.
Water wheel in the shade of trees
Cafe terrace by the water in L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue
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Another water wheel above the canal
In addition to the mills, this small town has several museums and galleries, as well as old cafes. In general, there are many opportunities for a cultural program here, despite the modest size of the town.
Ancient gates in L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue
Biscuits bakery on the city street
Antique shop in L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue
Antique items in a display window
Tourist by the canal in L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue
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Church in the center of L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue
But the main direction of the development of this city in the present time (in addition to tourism) is the sale of antiques. Here you can find rare examples of vintage items: furniture, jewelry, paintings, household items and everything that might interest antiques lovers. In addition to many individual shops, this city has a regular antique market and themed festivals. In general, if you need to buy a vintage armchair - now it's clear where you can look :) And a private excursion with a local guide looks like a good idea in this city.
Street with antique shops
Entrance to antique shop
Narrow street in L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue
Medieval gates with arch
Market under awnings in Provence
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And, of course, the proximity of the famous lavender fields makes L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue a pleasant bonus on the itinerary of Provence. Advertising: the most popular beaches worldwide with 1001beach.com

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