Unlike the neighbouring hilltop villages of the Luberon, L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue is surrounded by water: L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue (Island on the Sorgue) is a commune within the Avignon arrondisement of Vaucluse. Unlike the other hilltop villages of the Luberon, L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue sits on flat land. Encircled by the Sorgue River, it is waterways and not panoramic views that is its distinct character. […]
Things to see
Sainte-Chapelle – A Gateway to Heaven
Sainte-Chapelle is one of the greatest Architectural masterpieces in Paris: La Sainte-Chapelle is one of the most amazing visual experiences of Paris. This small chapel is a masterpiece of flamboyant Gothic architecture and much of its attraction is due to its stained glass windows which surround the entire upper floor. So stunningly beautiful are its stained […]
Shopping
Market Day in L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue
Buy all kinds of Provençal treats and products at the L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue market: Sunday is market day in L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue. Our wake-up call this morning is the sound of stallholders setting up their stands and wares. The normally peaceful and quiet Place de la Liberté, L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue’s small main square, becomes a hive of activity. Bird’s Eye View I […]
Eating and Drinking
A Surprisingly Great Cheese Degustation in Carcassone
CARCASSONE IS FAMOUS FOR ITS CASSOULET, BUT A CHEESE DEGUSTATION COMES AS A SURPRISE: Walking through the medieval centre of Carcassone (La Cité de Carcassone), we see numerous cafés and restaurants advertising cassoulet and crepes. Being lunchtime, and a Sunday, the city is packed with people having lunch in the squares and in the cafés […]
Getting around
Getting to Normandy
Getting to Normandy is Easy by Air, Sea or Rail: Normandy is situated in the northwest of France and is very well connected by air, sea or rail transportation. Ferries to Normandy Just across the English Channel, Normandy has more cross-Channel ferry routes than any other region. The region is easily accessible by ferry from […]
Useful Facts
A French May Day Good Luck Offering
Lily of the Valley – A French May Day Gesture of Good Luck: The lady at our hotel reception gave me a sprig of lily-of-the-valley on May 1st. I thought it was a “peace offering” as they had very badly messed up our check-in the day before. But walking around Aix-en-Provence, I noticed florists and […]
News & Events
New Year Concerts in Beautiful Paris Churches
New Year in Paris: Enjoy a Range of New Year Concerts at Famous Paris Churches: If you’re lucky enough to be spending New Year in Paris, the City of Lights has much to offer. For those looking to enjoy the New Year in Paris with some beautiful classical music, Paris has some of the most […]
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