L'Isle sur la Sorgue, an ancient town surrounded by a moat of flowing water, dates from the 12th century when fishermen built huts on stilts above what was then a marsh. By the 18th century, canals lined with 70 giant wheels powered silk factories & paper mills, you'll see them as you walk around the town. Today L’Isle is the Venice of Provence, home to antiques villages housing over 300 dealers - a really great way to begin exploring the Vaucluse. Next Fontaine de Vaucluse where the largest natural spring in Europe wells up outside the village creates a fast flowing river running through the village dotted riverside cafés & shops. Next visit to Avignon with an impressive legacy of ecclesiastical architecture, most notably World Heritage listed Palais des Papes that includes an array of impressive renaissance frescos. In Avignon, we include a visit to the Pont d'Avignon, but not the Palais des Papes.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Private transportation
✔ Bottled water
✖ Lunch
✖ Alcoholic Beverages
✖ Gratuities
Pickup Locations
1. La Maison du Petit Canard
2. Ibis Marseille Timone
3. Ibis Budget Marseille Timone
4. Aix Hotel BleuJaune en Provence
5. Novotel Marseille Centre Prado Velodrome
6. Ibis Marseille Est La Valentine
7. Hotel du Pharo
8. Hotel Lutetia
9. Hotel Le Mozart
10. Ibis Marseille Centre Euromed
11. Mercure Marseille Centre Prado Hotel Velodrome
12. Music Hotel
13. Hotel Marsiho by HappyCulture
14. Hotel Azur
15. Toyoko Inn Marseille Saint Charles
16. La Bastide de Boulbon
17. Hotel le Corbusier
18. Golden Tulip Villa Massalia
19. Hotel Le Cesar
20. Ibis Styles Cabries Aix-en-Provence TGV
Additional Info: We can arrange to pick up outside the 15km radius of Marseille, Aix-en-Provence or Avignon, subject to a surcharge of 75€ each way. This surcharge is payable via our website in advance at OohProvence or in cash on the day. You can also pre-order and pay for lunch with wine on the day of your tour. If you would like more information - please contact us. Full details available on our website along with details of any special tarif rates.
Itinerary
1
Marche de L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue
The village of Isle Sur la Sorgue, a walking tour of the old town.
Duration: 60 minutes
2
La Fontaine de Vaucluse
Visit and walking tour of the old village and a walk to the water source at the the entrance to the village.
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Pont Saint-Benezet (Pont d'Avignon)
A visit to Avignon is not complete without a visit to the world famous Pont d'Avignon
Duration: 20 minutes
Additional info
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
