
Golf Course de Saumane, Isle sur la Sorgue
Close to Isle sur la Sorgue in the Vaucluse region of Provence lies the 18-hole golf course of Provence Country Club.
© Les Carmes
© Les Carmes
© Les Carmes
© Les Carmes
© Les Carmes
© Les Carmes
Charming B&B farmhouse with 5 guestrooms in Le Thor
Once the home of an order of Carmalite monks, this old Mas is situated in the tranquil countryside of L'Isle sur Sorgue, Provence. Totally renovated into a luxurious Chambre d'hote/Bed and Breakfast.
Set in one and a half hectares of landscaped gardens with a large swimming pool and terrace, Les Carmes provides the ideal escape from the hustle and bustle of modern day life, and in the evening you can enjoy a table d'hote menu using local grown Provencal produce to finish the perfect day.
Accommodation choice includes six different suites and an apartment for a self-catered stay in Provence.
Close to Isle sur la Sorgue in the Vaucluse region of Provence lies the 18-hole golf course of Provence Country Club.
This company offers a 2 hour river descent from Isle sur la Sorgue to Fontain de Vaucluse in canoes.
Clip yourself in for adventures in the treetops! Children from two years have their own special course, and there are additional routes for four year olds, and one for over nines.
This small restaurant is located in the outskirts of the small village of Le Thor, in a business park. It features a large terrace in their garden.
Chef Daniel Hebet, awarded a Michelin star when working in Avignon in 1999, offers a daily set lunch and dinner menu based on the Provençal produce available at the market.
Located in the heart of the historic centre of the Isle sur la Sorgue, Ghislaine and Lawrence are pleased to welcome you in the Islo dining room or terrace.
In the centre of L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, in the heart of an antique village shop, the restaurant is open for lunch and dinner and is waiting for its guests to enjoy the traditional Provencal cuisine.
In a friendly atmosphere with a contemporary decor, Benjamin and Sophie Fabre are pleased to welcome you.
Located in Le Mas de Cure Bourse Hotel, this restaurant offers a refined take on traditional Provençal cuisine in a beautiful setting.
This place is a bar, restaurant and tabac all rolled into one, on the side of the river in the centre of Isle de la Sorgue.
Originally built in 1222 this church was renovated and extended in the Italian Baroque style in the 17th century and was consecrated in 1672 by the Bishop of Cavaillon.
The building itself has been protected as a historic monument since 1979 and is worth the journey just for that, let alone the art works inside.
You will be able to walk along the fossil bed of an ancient underground river, and discover the richness and diversity of this cave and eco-museum.
The synagogue in Cavaillon is no longer used as a place of worship, but it's on many people's "must visit" lists if you're in the area, thanks to its ornate decoration and fascinating history.
From the outside you can't really tell what a beautiful cathedral this is, rich with carvings, gold leaf and painted walls, ceilings and archways.
This old Romanesque style church dates back to the 10th century and was modified in the 12th century. Its austere exterior matches very plain interior decor, very typical to the Romanesque style of the old ages.
L'Isle sur la Sorgue is a small Provencal town that sits on the edge of the Luberon and to the east of Avignon. It is most famous for its antiques markets and arcades which draw thousands of visitors every year.
Caumont sur Durance lies midway between Avignon and Cavaillon on a small plain near the Durance river.
Velleron is a small town with around 3,000 inhabitants and can be found around 25km to the east of Avignon, not far from Isle sur la Sorgue.
Cavaillon, as with many towns and villages in Provence, has a diverse cultural heritage and you don't have to walk far to come across its old town, a first century Roman arch, France's oldest Jewish synagogue, or to enjoy the views from the St Jaques hill that overlooks the town.
The main attraction of Fontaine de Vaucluse is the river on which it sits. The source of the Sorgue is found here, a network of underground rivers and streams fed with water from the surrounding mountains.
The old village in Robion is quite a contrast to the built up area that you approach it through, with old cobbled streets, small church and a fountain shaded by plane trees.
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