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
Classical Concerts in Famous Paris Churches
Paris Classical Concerts in Heavenly Settings: Paris is a city that’s rich in beautiful and historical churches and cathedrals, many of which date back to medieval times. From the small Romanesque churches to the great Gothic cathedrals, many of these Paris churches are on the popular tourist trails. Apart from their exquisite architecture, many of […]
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 Charming L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue Apartment
Le Soleil du Luberon – our L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue apartment in the Historical Centre: For our week-long visit of the Luberon, we stayed at Le Soleil du Luberon, Eric and Marie’s L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue apartment on Place de la Liberté. We were very fortunate to have got this apartment as we were a little late in our vacation planning. The Luberon, […]
News & Events
Christmas Illuminations – Paris Christmas Lights 2019
Where to See Paris Christmas Lights: Visitors to Paris at Christmas are in for a treat. Towards the end of November, Paris turns on its Christmas magic with thousands of Christmas fairy lights, showing that it is truly the “City of Light”. And, there are some interesting lighting concepts to enjoy as well. Paris Christmas […]
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