Your property in L’Isle sur la Sorgue
Whether it’s a traditional sandstone rural mas-style farmhouse, complete with typical blue shutters, or a contemporary villa, there’s a vast array of choice for prospective buyers seeking property in L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue.
Inside L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue
The medieval town, known as the ‘island city’ due to its centre being enclosed by five branches of the River Sorgue, is a truly remarkable and desirable place to live.
Its ancient streets and canals weave between one another, with large paddle wheels, which used to power silk and then paper factories in the past, acting as fantastic historic relics alongside its stunning architecture, noticeable in buildings such as the Notre Dame des Anges church.
The town is also internationally renowned for its large number of antique dealers with nearly 300 permanent dealers and second-hand shops, with a twice-annual festival welcoming more than 500 antiques traders.
Lifestyle
The town has a relaxing vibe thanks to its proximity to the water. The Sorgue is divided upstream at the Partage des Eaux level, an excellent secluded spot perfect for exploring, particularly by kayak.
In the town itself, eye-catching mansions have been transformed into art galleries, most notably the Maison René Char – Hotel Donadei de Campredon, whose exhibits include works by Miró, Mauguin and Dufy, while its food scene is extremely vibrant and includes the Michelin-starred Le Vivier.
L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue is also home to plenty of upmarket fashion boutiques, exceptional Provençal markets and quirky arts and crafts shops, while the town hosts some enjoyable festivals, including the Nego Chin floating market, complete with costumes, folk songs and a vast array of goods all on gondola-style boats.
Accessibility
The closest airport to L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue is Avignon –Provence Airport, roughly 20 kilometres away, while the TGV high-speed train station is approximately 30 kilometres.
Further afield, Aix-en-Provence is just over 70 kilometres and Marseille approximately 90 kilometres.