Who is on the way to the stars,
Has the whole world behind.
Ernst Ferstl
For those who are athletic or who are looking for a bit of activity as a supplement to the sweet idleness, there are numerous opportunities in and around L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue. Cyclists, runners and hikers find good weather conditions practically all year round. In the low season the training sessions are ideal because of mild temperatures.
Golf enthusiasts do not need to look far as there are three 18-hole golf courses nearby:
Cyclists, bike racers and mountain bikers will find themselves in a bike tour paradise in the area around L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue. There are numerous tours and routes in the Luberon region to and around Mont Ventoux as well as around the Dentelles de Montmirail.
The exciting challenge for every bike racing fan is Mont Ventoux. Anyone who wants to feel like Eddy Merckx or Richard Virenque must make the ascent to Mont Péle from Bédoin (21 km, 1,600 meters, average slope of 7.6%).
For bicycle rentals, see partners.
Whether it is long walks or extensive hiking tours, everything can be found in and around L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue. Like for the cyclists, there are countless possibilities in the Luberon are around Mont Ventoux and the Dentelles de Montmirail.
The Dentelles of the Montmirail are seen as a climbing paradise. The zigzag, limestone rocks offer climbing challenges for every level. The nearby «Les Alpilles» nature park and the hill Saint Jacques in Cavaillon are also great for climbing tours.
Glide through the calm water of the Sorgue and explore nature at a leisurely pace. Take a kayak trip from Fontaine-de-Vaucluse to L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue or combine a visit to the Pont du Gard with a kayak tour on the Gardon. Fun is guaranteed for everyone, with or without children!
It is impossible to shorten a description about the diversity of cultural offerings in our region. There are countless, world-famous theater/music festivals and museums.
The third largest antique and second-hand market in Europe takes place twice a year on Easter weekend and in mid-August in L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue.
The antiques shops around the train station and Avenue des 4 Otages open their doors from Friday to Monday. Antique / brocante dealers also set up along the Sorgue River (Avenue des 4 Otages) during the Sunday market.
Provence offers a wide range of activities and places of interest, specially designed for families and children.
