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L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France · Europe

About L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue

L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue works well as a base: 10 minutes from Velleron, 25km from Gorges de la Nesque Road.

L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue is a town located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. With a population of 16,968, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue to your route.

About L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue

L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue (French pronunciation: [lil syʁ la sɔʁɡ]; Provençal: L'Illa de Sòrga [ˈlilɔ de ˈsɔʀɡɔ] or L'Illa de Venissa [ˈlilɔ de veˈnisɔ]) is a town and commune on the Sorgue river in Southeastern France. Politically, the commune is in the arrondissement of Avignon within the department of Vaucluse, in the

Read more région of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. The small town is famous for its many antique shops and hosts antique markets most Sundays. It has many waterside cafés and restaurants, all within walking distance of each other. Its many attractive water wheels throughout the town are still in working order, and it is sometimes known as Venise Comtadine, or the Venice of the Comtat Venaissin. L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue is twinned with the towns of Penicuik in Scotland and Anagni in Italy.

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Where is L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue located?

L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue is located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, Europe. The coordinates are 43.9197 latitude, 5.0514 longitude.

What is the population of L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue?

L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue has a population of approximately 16,968 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
16,968
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
43.9197, 5.0514

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in France

Police
17
Ambulance
15
Fire
18
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.

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Worth the detour from L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

waterfall

Fontaine-de-Vaucluse

France's most powerful spring gushes from the foot of a cliff into an impossibly green pool.

6 km · about 10 min drive

landmark

Abbaye de Sénanque

A serene 12th-century Cistercian abbey framed by its own postcard rows of summer lavender.

11 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Gordes

A stunning hilltop village of white stone houses perched dramatically above the Luberon valley.

12 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Roussillon

A vibrant Provencal village built atop ochre cliffs, famous for its striking red and orange facades.

20 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Palais des Papes

The largest Gothic palace in the world, serving as the seat of Western Christianity during the 14th century.

20 km · about 25 min drive

bridge

Pont Saint-Bénézet (Pont d'Avignon)

The famous half-bridge of the children's song, jutting into the Rhône beneath Avignon's papal ramparts.

20 km · about 25 min drive

famous road

Gorges de la Nesque Road

A serene Provençal balcony drive (D942) winding above a 400 m-deep limestone canyon near Mont Ventoux, with the Belvédère de Castellaras as its showpiece viewpoint.

25 km · about 30 min drive

castle

Les Baux-de-Provence

A dramatic medieval fortress village crowning a rocky limestone outcrop in the Alpilles mountains.

28 km · about 35 min drive

Driving roads near L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue

  • 20 kmPont Saint-Bénézet (Pont d'Avignon)The famous half-bridge of the children's song, jutting into the Rhône beneath Avignon's papal ramparts.
  • 25 kmGorges de la Nesque RoadA serene Provençal balcony drive (D942) winding above a 400 m-deep limestone canyon near Mont Ventoux, with the Belvédère de Castellaras as its showpiece viewpoint.
  • 34 kmMont Ventoux Summit ViewpointThe 'Beast of Provence' at 1,912 metres, a barren lunar summit offering views from the Alps to the Mediterranean on clear days.
  • 34 kmPlateau de Sault Lavender FieldsEndless rows of purple lavender perfume the high Vaucluse plateau every summer beneath Mont Ventoux.
  • 75 kmLavender Fields of ValensoleVast purple lavender plateaus that bloom spectacularly from mid-June to mid-August across the Valensole plain.
  • 75 kmNotre-Dame de la Garde ViewpointMarseille's 'Bonne Mere' basilica crowns a 149 m limestone peak reachable by a winding drive, with a sweeping 360-degree panorama over the Old Port, the Frioul islands and the Calanques.

Driving in France

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.85/litre
Motorway tolls
~€10.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

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