Avignon and the tiny villages of the Vaucluse to L'Isle sur la Sorgue private tour

Avignon and the tiny villages of the Vaucluse to L'Isle sur la Sorgue private tour

L'Isle sur la Sorgue, an ancient town surrounded by a moat of flowing water, dates from the 12th century when fishermen built huts on stilts above what was then a marsh. By the 18th century, canals lined with 70 giant wheels powered silk factories & paper mills, you'll see them as you walk around the town. Today L’Isle is the Venice of Provence, home to antiques villages housing over 300 dealers - a really great way to begin exploring the Vaucluse. Next Fontaine de Vaucluse where the largest natural spring in Europe wells up outside the village creates a fast flowing river running through the village dotted riverside cafés & shops. Next a drive into the Vaucluse to discover numerous tiny villages before visiting Avignon once centre of the Catholic world, left with an impressive legacy of ecclesiastical architecture, most notably World Heritage listed Palais des Papes that includes an array of impressive renaissance frescos. Avignon hosts the annual arts festival, the largest in France.

Itinerary
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Stop At: L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue Market, Avenue de 4 Otages, L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue France

The village of Isle Sur la Sorgue, a walking tour of the old town.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: La Fontaine de Vaucluse, France

Visit and walking tour of the old village and a walk to the water source at the the entrance to the village.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Vieille Ville de Gordes, Gordes France

Walking tour of the ancient village of Gordes.

Duration: 30 minutes