Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
The town erupts into a carnival-like
market
frenzy each Sunday and Thursday, with
hardy crafts and local produce. The Sunday market is astounding and famous for its an-
tiques; the Thursday market is more intimate. Find a table across from the church at the
Café de France
and enjoy the scene.
The TI has information on hiking, biking itineraries, and a line on rooms in private
homes, all of which are outside of town (Mon-Sat 9:00-12:30 & 14:30-18:00, Sun
9:00-12:30, in town center next to church, tel. 04 90 38 04 78,
www.oti-delasorgue.fr
)
.
Isle-sur-la-Sorgue is ideally situated for short biking forays into the mostly level ter-
rain. Pick up a biking itinerary at the TI, or consult with David at
Vélo Services
(€10-20/
day depending on bike, open daily, 3 Rue Docteur Tallet—but he can deliver bikes just
about anywhere, mobile 06 38 14 49 50,
http://veloservices.jimdo.com
)
. These towns
make easy biking destinations from Isle-sur-la-Sorgue: Velleron (5 flat miles north, a tiny
version of Isle-sur-la-Sorgue with waterwheels, fountains, and an evening farmers' mar-
ket Mon-Sat 18:00-20:00); Lagnes (3 miles east, a pretty and well-restored hill town with
views from its ruined château); and Fontaine-de-Vaucluse (5 gently uphill miles northeast,
a touristy village at the source of the Sorgue River).
Pickings are slim for good sleeps in Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, though the few I've listed provide
solid values.
$$$ La Prévôté***
has the town's highest-priced digs. Its five meticulously decor-
ated rooms—located above a classy restaurant—are decorated in earth tones, with high
ceilings,afewexposedbeams,andbeautifulfurnishings.Don'tmissthebefore-andafter-
renovation photos in the hallways. Helpful Séverine manages the hotel while chef-hubby
Jean-Mariecontrolsthekitchen(standardDb-€160,largerDb-€185,suiteDb-€220,cheap-
er for longer stays, air-con, no elevator, Wi-Fi, rooftop deck with Jacuzzi, no parking, one
block from the church at 4 Rue J. J. Rousseau, tel. 04 90 38 57 29,
www.la-prevote.fr
,
$$ Hôtel les Névons**,
two blocks from the center (behind the post office), is con-
crete motel-modern outside, but has comfortable rooms with eager-to-please staff within.
The hotel also offers several family suites and a roof deck with 360-degree views around
a small pool (standard Sb/Db-€69-80; Sb/Db with balcony-€79-90; huge Db with terrace-
€98-120,Tb-€95-140dependingonsize,Qb-€138-160;goodbutpriceybreakfast,air-con,
Wi-Fi,easyparking,205ChemindesNévons,pushandholdthegatebuttonabitonentry,
tel. 04 90 20 72 00,
www.hotel-les-nevons.com
,
info@hotel-les-nevons.com
).
$$ Le Pont des Aubes Chambres
hastwohuggableroomsinanoldgreen-shuttered
farmhouse right on the river a mile from town. Borrow a bike or a canoe. From here
