Situated at the gateway to the Luberon, L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue is known as the 'Venise Comtadine'. This serene and typically Provencal town is interlaced by the bubbling waters of the River Sorgue. Ideal for fishing, canoeing, rafting and walks along its canals, the Sorgue winds its way through Vaucluse, an outstanding setting for rural activities. Having gained a reputation as one of the world's leading antiques centres, L'Islesur- la-Sorgue is an ideal spot for anyone seeking antiques or artworks, its bric-abrac markets extremely popular among bargain hunters. Festivals, exhibitions, theatre and all types of quality entertainment can be enjoyed all year round in this highly interesting and active town.

Close by : Fontaine-de-Vaucluse (5 km), Le Thor (5 km), Saumane-de-Vaucluse (6 km), Cavaillon (10 km), Châteauneuf-de-Gadagne (10 km), Gordes (18 km), Luberon Regional Natural Park, Avignon (30 km), Apt (32 km), Dentelles de Montmirail (35 km), Gorges de la Nesque (50 km), Mont Ventoux (50 km), Orange (50 km), Sault (55 km)
In the region : Saint-Rémy-de-Provence (30 km), Vaison-la-Romaine (49 km), Arles (50 km), Buis-les-Baronnies (58 km), Nyons (60 km), Les-Saintes-Maries-de- la-Mer (70 km), Manosque (73 km), Forcalquier (74 km)

Traditionally Provençal gourmet restaurants.

Markets selling typically Provencal products (local specialities, wine from old age wineyards)

Regional products: tapenade, anchovy sauce, garlic mayonnaise, honey and olive oils

Local wines: Côtes du Rhône, Côtes du Ventoux, Côtes du Luberon, Châteauneuf du Pape, Gigondas, Vacqueyras, Beaumes de Venise

Santon museum, Gouffre Ecological Museum, L'Hôtel Donadeï de Campredon (listed historical monument), La Collégiale de Notre-Dame des Anges, La Chapelle de l'Hôtel Dieu, la Pharmacie de l'Hôpital (known for its earthenware collection)

Visit covering the town's six antiques villages

Museum visits (Lavender Museum in Cabrières d'Avignon 10 km), abbeys, châteaux (Château de Lagnes 6 km), the village of Bories (listed historical monument) in Gordes (18 km)

Rambling, hiking, cycling, tennis, horse riding, mini-golf, forest treetop circuits

Swimming, canoe-kayak, fishing

Paint-ball, children's games, skate-park, pétanque

Sports centre

Cinema, shopping

Golf (18 holes) at Saumane-de-Vaucluse (1.5 km)

All year round cultural activity in Provence, including several festivals: the Avignon Theatre Festival, Arles, 'Les Chorégies' in Orange, Aix-en-Provence (72 km), Nîmes (77 km) and Marseille (86 km)

La Sorgue Festival

Water Tournaments and 'Négo-Chin' boat races

Provencal Market and the ‘Pêche d'Antan' (ancient fishing technique)

Antiques and Secondhand Goods Fair (twice a year) and markets every Sunday