Isle sur la Sorgue used to be a centre for silk production in the 16th to 19th centuries and the water wheels and canals that made it an industrial hub still decorate the town and make it a charming place to visit and explore.
The town lies about thirty kilometres east of Avignon and today although the silk trade has long since died out the town thrives on another industry; Antiques.
The town is full of antique stores and on Sundays these are joined by market stalls full of treasures. Great fun for browsing and haggling and you needn't feel intimidated as the quality of all items is assured by the French Company of antique collectors who are on hand to offer advice and opinions.
The huge canals and antiques arcades in Isle sur la Sorgue make it a fun place to explore and you may find a hidden treasure to take home as a souvenir.
