{"id":3978,"date":"2024-11-07T16:10:29","date_gmt":"2024-11-07T16:10:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.provence-plaisirs.com\/blog\/?p=3978"},"modified":"2024-12-18T11:16:57","modified_gmt":"2024-12-18T11:16:57","slug":"a-sunday-in-isle-sur-sorgue-the-venice-of-comtadine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.provence-plaisirs.com\/blog\/en\/a-sunday-in-isle-sur-sorgue-the-venice-of-comtadine\/","title":{"rendered":"A Sunday in Isle-sur-Sorgue, the Venice of Comtadine"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"3978\" class=\"elementor elementor-3978 elementor-1109\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2d23dd0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2d23dd0\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container 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data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"flex-shrink-0 flex flex-col relative items-end\"><div><div class=\"pt-0\"><div class=\"gizmo-bot-avatar flex h-8 w-8 items-center justify-center overflow-hidden rounded-full\"><div class=\"relative p-1 rounded-sm flex items-center justify-center bg-token-main-surface-primary text-token-text-primary h-8 w-8\">Located in the heart of the triangle formed by <strong>Avignon, Cavaillon, and Carpentras<\/strong>, this small town in Vaucluse is nicknamed the &#8220;Venise Comtadine.&#8221;<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"><div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"><div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\"><div class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"186120f0-ae94-430b-8912-fb881955a9a0\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\"><div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"><div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"><p>The reference to Venice comes from the fact that the town is traversed by clear water canals flowing directly from its neighbour, Fontaine-de-Vaucluse.<br \/>L\u2019Isle-sur-la-Sorgue was part of the Papal State, the<strong> Comtat Venaissin.<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-81e4d5d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"81e4d5d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">L'ISLE SUR LA SORGUE AND THE CHARM OF THE SORGUE<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e78ee6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0e78ee6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The resurgence of Fontaine-de-Vaucluse flows powerfully, carrying its crystal-clear waters to <strong>L\u2019Isle-sur-la-Sorgue,<\/strong> at a spot known as the \u201cPartage des Eaux\u201d (Water Divide).<\/p><p>Here, the Sorgue splits into two branches, which in turn divide into a network of smaller canals, inviting discovery during leisurely strolls through the town\u2019s historic centre. The Sorgue lends the town undeniable charm and, in summer, a delightful sense of coolness.<\/p><p>One never tires of the sight of water wheels, ducks gliding gently along the stream, and, in the wider parts of the river, the enjoyment of watching kayakers practising their skills.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3182592 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3182592\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">L\u2019ISLE SUR LA SORGUE: FROM THE PROVEN\u00c7AL MARKET TO ANTIQUE DEALERS' VILLAGES<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bf3dc50 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bf3dc50\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In every season, and especially outside the summer months, Sundays in L\u2019Isle-sur-la-Sorgue are perfect for a leisurely visit. Start the day at the market, stocking up on fresh fruits, vegetables, cheeses, fish, and charcuterie. Pick up flowers, honey, olives, and tapenades before enjoying a coffee at the historic &#8220;Caf\u00e9 de France&#8221; or the newly opened tea room and antique shop &#8220;La Maison Rouge.&#8221;<\/p><p>Plan lunch at one of the town\u2019s many restaurants or by the water at the \u201cPartage des Eaux,\u201d and spend the afternoon strolling along the Sorgue and browsing the antique stalls. Don\u2019t miss the seven antique villages and their 350 shops.<\/p><p>There\u2019s also a wealth of heritage to explore, from the <em>Coll\u00e9giale Notre-Dame-des-Anges<\/em> to the <em>Tour d\u2019Argent<\/em>, and the <em>H\u00f4tel Donade\u00ef de Campredon<\/em>, home to the Contemporary Art Centre.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b51e090 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b51e090\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">DID YOU KNOW?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1aa9382 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1aa9382\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Forty years ago, the antique trade was born in L\u2019Isle-sur-la-Sorgue. In 1966, the first antique fair was held, the first of its kind outside Paris, marking a turning point for the small Proven\u00e7al town. This shift led to a new economic direction, transforming what was once a community of fishermen, wool merchants, papermakers, and farmers\u2014many of whom have since disappeared.<\/p><p>Today, L\u2019Isle-sur-la-Sorgue ranks as the second-largest hub for antique trading in France, after Paris (Saint-Ouen), and third in Europe, following London and Saint-Ouen.<\/p><p>Collectors and enthusiasts from around the world visit to find their perfect piece\u2014furniture, paintings, and countless small treasures cherished by antique lovers. Twice a year, at Easter and on 15 August, the antique fair attracts even more exhibitors and visitors, making it a must-visit event.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7ab17d4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7ab17d4\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e79a5eb\" data-id=\"e79a5eb\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-0305288 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