L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue is a picturesque town that stands out throughout Provence with its canals. They join the Sorgue River and form a network that replaces the streets in many places. There are houses with ornate facades along the canals, and the city is known for its shops selling antiques and works of art.
The most striking thing about L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue is the water. You can find channels here at every turn. A walk through the historic center almost always leads to the canal. When visiting L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, it is worth seeing the 17th-century Baroque Collegiate Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the interior of which is richly decorated. Tenement houses and surrounding gardens are the pride of the city. All the buildings are covered with greenery, and the narrow streets and squares are full of cafe gardens. The stately residence of Maison René Char is now occupied by the Compredon Art Center, which houses exhibitions of contemporary painting and sculpture.
The attraction of L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue is the Antiques and Art District, which is one of the most important such places in Provence. Many tourists are also attracted by the "floating market" held in August, during which shopkeepers and local farmers offer their products to tourists on boats sailing on the canals.
