Maison Artishow B&B, Isle sur la Sorgue
A unique art-themed boutique bed and breakfast hotel
A 12th century mansion, close to the historic centre of Isle sur la Sorgue, with Renaissance facades and plenty of character. Abandoned for many years, it has recently been extensively renovated and given a new lease of live as this quirky and stylish hotel.
Modern comforts and contemporary artwork combine with original features, spiral stone staircases and wrought iron gates. The hotel is crammed full of artwork and designer furniture by Arne Jacobsen, Charles Eames, Philippe Stark, Saarinen, Yanagi, Serge Mouille, Thor Larsen, Thierry Laudren, and so on.
The building is topped with a fantastic terrace that looks out over the city and beyond to the mountains. You are invited to join your hosts for an evening aperitif on the terrace to watch the sunset over the mountains. Breakfast can be enjoyed either inside or on the rooftop terrace and consists of a hot drink, freshly squeezed fruit juice, a seasonal fruit basket, regional cheeses, and pastries.
The hotel also has an indoor swimming pool and a spa, with a Jacuzzi on the terrace. At the heart of the building is a secluded courtyard, tiled in stone and surrounded by vegetation and aromatic plants with a century-old olive throne in the middle.
Guest rooms are spacious and creatively designed, each one themed around an artist - Max B, Mondrian, Cézanne, Vasarely and Prével. All the rooms are ensuite and benefit from WiFi, flat screen TV, safe, mini bar, kettle and air conditioning. The hotel is non-smoking throughout.
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The neighbourhood
The guest house is tucked amongst the narrow backstreets of the village in a quiet residential area, just a few minutes walk from Place d'Eglise, a charming square with cafés, shops and the tourist office. It is also a very short walk to the where you might see wild ducks, brown trout, rainbow trout sky, common trout and perch.
The pool
Guests are welcome to make use of the heated indoor pool and rooftop jacuzzi. Like the rest of the building, the pool is artistically decorated in a lavish style. It measures 9m x 3m and has an artificial current.
Directions
The guest house is 40km north east of Avignon via the D901, or 70km north of Marseille airport via the A7.
Things to do nearby
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Canoe Evasion, near Isle sur la Sorgue
This company offers a 2 hour river descent from Isle sur la Sorgue to Fontain de Vaucluse in canoes.
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Passerelles des Cimes Treetop Adventure, Fontaine de Vaucluse
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.
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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.
Restaurants nearby
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Le Vivier Restaurant, Isle sur la Sorgue
In the heart of Provence, this restaurant benefits from a contemporary and lovely setting, overlooking the river.
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17, Place aux Vins Restaurant, Isle sur la Sorgue
Owned and run by two French guys, this wine bar has an extraordinary selection of 30 wines by the glass and offers superb platters of cheese matured by René Pellegrini, cold meats, rillettes and foie gras terrine.
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Le Carre d'Herbes Restaurant, Isle sur la Sorgue
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.
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Le Longchamp Bar & Brasserie, Isle sur la Sorgue
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.
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La Prevote Restaurant, Isle sur la Sorgue
This charming restaurant is in an ideal location, in the centre of the town, just behind the church and right on the river, literally!
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UMAMI Restaurant, Isle sur la Sorgue
Umami is a small restaurant tucked away on rue Carnot in delightful Isle sur la Sorgue.
Nightlife nearby
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Le Longchamp Bar & Brasserie, Isle sur la Sorgue
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.
Sights nearby
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La Collegiale Notre Dame des Anges, Isle sur 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.
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Campredon Centre d'Art, Isle sur la Sorgue
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.
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Les Grottes de Thouzon, Isle sur la Sorgue
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.
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Saint Veran / Sainte Marie Church, Fontaine de Vaucluse
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.
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Musee d’Histoire 39-45, Fontaine de Vaucluse
This museum exhibits photos, records and videos of life during the occupation of France, the resistance movement in the Vaucluse and pieces by poets, writers and artists.
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Synagogue de Cavaillon
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.
Towns nearby
Towns & Villages in Provence
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L'Isle sur la Sorgue
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.
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Velleron
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.
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Fontaine de Vaucluse
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.
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Pernes les Fontaines
A charming little town, full of fountains and some quite grand manor houses that reflects its history as a former capital of the Comtat Venaissin (the region surrounding Avignon).
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Caumont sur Durance
Caumont sur Durance lies midway between Avignon and Cavaillon on a small plain near the Durance river.
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Cavaillon
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.