{"id":501,"date":"2008-01-04T16:32:27","date_gmt":"2008-01-04T20:32:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2008\/01\/04\/lisle-sur-la-sorgue-venice-in-the-south-of-france\/"},"modified":"2012-10-26T15:31:25","modified_gmt":"2012-10-26T19:31:25","slug":"lisle-sur-la-sorgue-venice-in-the-south-of-france","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2008\/01\/04\/lisle-sur-la-sorgue-venice-in-the-south-of-france\/","title":{"rendered":"L\u2019Isle sur la Sorgue: \u201cVenice\u201d in the South of France"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"L'IsleThis unique island village, L’Isle sur\u00a0la Sorgue,\u00a0in the South of France rests at the foot of the Vaucluse plateau and is built on five branches of the Sorgue river.<\/strong> Canals dotted with water wheels wind through the city between the narrow ancient streets, giving the town the nickname, \u201cVenice of the Comtat.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

Despite being ravaged by the French Revolution and later WW II, L\u2019Isle sur la Sorgue has conserved parts of its history in its buildings and ancient structures.\u00a0 In the \u201cvieille ville,\u201d the heart of the old city, stands Notre-Dame-des-Anges, a church built in 1222 and rebuilt in the 17th century.\u00a0 There is also a museum in honor of Petrarch, the famous 14th Century Italian poet, who settled in the village. The main attraction of the town, however\u00a0is its walkable streets that spread out from the vieille ville.\u00a0 The streets amble around the picturesque waterways, and are lined with caf\u00e9s, bakeries and shops.<\/p>\n

L\u2019Isle sur la Sorgue will also delight antique lovers with its 300 permanent antique dealers.\u00a0 Second-hand shops here also make it a destination for bargain hunters.\u00a0 In addition, every Easter and over the August holiday, the town hosts antique fairs that bring hordes of dealers and customers from all over the world.<\/p>\n

If the charm of this antique-filled town on the water appeals to you, New York Habitat offers a variety of South of France accommodations<\/a> to choose from based on your length of stay and the number of people.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"South<\/a>You might consider New York Habitat\u2019s studio in L’Isle sur la Sorgue, Avignon Region (PR-727), <\/a>available for rental from three days to one month. A couple who recently stayed here commented, \u201cWe enjoyed very much our stay in L\u2019 Isle sur la Sorgue. The apartment was very nice and clean.\u201d<\/em> This elegant garden studio is inside a private gated residential area, and is a few minutes\u2019 walk from the center of town.\u00a0 A living room with a convertible bed, dining area and open kitchen make this studio comfortable for two people.\u00a0 A bay window faces a landscaped garden and terrace, which guests are welcome to enjoy.<\/p>\n

Outside of town, a larger family-sized accommodation is this five-bedroom villa in Les Valayans, Avignon Region (PR-631)<\/a>.\u00a0 This tastefully renovated farmhouse is located in a small village between<\/strong> the historical Avignon<\/a> and Carpentras, about 12 kilometers from L\u2019Isle sur la Sorgue.<\/strong> This house is available for weekly or monthly rentals throughout the year and can accommodate 8 or 9 people.\u00a0 As an older property, the rooms in this house are graciously proportioned.\u00a0 In the living room, exposed beams, stone walls and a fireplace give this home a typical country French feel.\u00a0 The huge eat-in kitchen and dining room both have windows looking out onto the leafy tree-filled garden, at the end of which is a private pool.\u00a0 This house is located near a small hamlet that has a bakery, a grocery, a bar, a little restaurant and a hairdresser. Staying here, you\u2019ll need a car to enjoy the many attractions in\u00a0Luberon<\/a> or\u00a0the Alpilles , which\u00a0are both about 30 minutes drive away; the Ventoux Mountain is close by; and other small villages of the Avignon\u00a0region are within driving distance.<\/p>\n

\"South<\/a>With its unique layout of waterways and ancient architecture, \u201cVenice\u201d of the South of France is really unlike any other village in the region.<\/strong> Whether you want to amble through the streets of L\u2019Isle sur la Sorgue alone, listening to the babble of water-filled canals, or whether you\u2019d like to hunt for antique bargains with a few friends, or take drives through the mountains, New York Habitat\u2019s accommodations here make it easy to suit your vacation wishes.<\/p>\n

For more travel tips about the South of France<\/a>, keep checking our blog for updates and articles.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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