In the very HEART of old town, a serene and sophisticated Provençal appartement

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 460 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Air conditioning

Mountain view

Check out the area

L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Partage des Eaux7 min walk
Musée du Jouet et de la Poupée Ancienne7 min walk
Provence Golf8 min drive
Marseille (MRS-Marseille - Provence)62 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

L'Isle sur la Sorgue is a story-book, open-hearted village in the heart of sunny Provence. Lovingly called 'The Venice of Provence', with five pristine canal waterways, filled with ducks, geese, and swans, flowing throughout the village. L'Isle sur la Sorgue has many ancient water wheels, secret gardens, and a lively bi-weekly outdoor market. The weekly antique market is an astonishing stroll, especially with a pastry in hand, from one of the half-dozen nearby bakeries.

Our spacious, air-conditioned apartment is located on the first floor of a building constructed in the year 1700, and a few steps away from a 12th Century church. Several of the church's fifteen sublime gargoyles face our living room and bedroom windows. We call our apartment 'Coeur de l'Arquet', honoring the Arquet canal, which flows between our apartment and the Notre Dame des Anges Church, which is home to 222 angels.

'Coeur de l'Arquet' apartment has soaring ceilings, a sophisticated and charming Provencal ambiance, a newly installed state-of-the-art kitchen, a resort-quality luxurious bathroom, and a serene bedroom dedicated to sweet dreams.

***A SECOND BED, A LUXURIOUS QUEEN INFLATABLE, IS AVAILABLE FOR ANOTHER COUPLE, OR CHILDREN, FOR THE SPACIOUS LIVING ROOM***.

Within the intimate center of our village, are exuberant wine, cheese, pastry shops, galleries, museums, cozy restaurants and playful bars. The best is Florian Courreau's 3rd generation hand-made chocolatier, called La Cour aux Saveurs, blocks away. Close by are 300 showrooms featuring authentic period antiques and fine art.

A few blocks away are alluring and extensive hiking trails and also kayaking destinations, and also a bus stop, taking you to numerous iconic nearby villages and markets, including Fontaine de Vaucluse, Carpentras, and Roussillon. We also have a train station, opening opportunities to visit enchanting Avignon, the Cote d' Azur, Paris, Spain, or Italy.

Minimum reservation two nights. So many hand-crafted cheeses, pastries, antiques, and chocolates, so little time. Long-term rental available.

Property manager

Charles Simmons

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Mountain view

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue

Located in L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, this apartment is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Spirou Provence Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Luberon Regional Park and Luberon. Nestor le Castor and Le Circuit des Fontaines are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

What's nearby

Partage des Eaux - 7 min walk
Musée du Jouet et de la Poupée Ancienne - 7 min walk
Collégiale Notre Dame des Anges - 7 min walk
Provence Golf - 8 min drive
Fontaine-de-Vaucluse Springs - 16 min drive

Getting around

L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue Fontaine-de-Vaucluse Station - 7 min walk
Avignon (AVN-Caumont) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

La Prévôté - 1 min walk
Grand Café de la Sorgue - 3 min walk
Café de France - 2 min walk
Le Bellevue - 4 min walk
L'Isle de Beauté - 2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is In the very HEART of old town, a serene and sophisticated Provençal appartement pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at In the very HEART of old town, a serene and sophisticated Provençal appartement?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at In the very HEART of old town, a serene and sophisticated Provençal appartement?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is In the very HEART of old town, a serene and sophisticated Provençal appartement located?

Located in the city centre, this L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue apartment building offers ski-in/ski-out access within 1 mile (2 km) of Partage des Eaux, Collégiale Notre Dame des Anges and Musée du Jouet et de la Poupée Ancienne. Luberon Regional Park is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) away. L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue Fontaine-de-Vaucluse Station is 7 minutes by foot.

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

Learn more

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Brad M.

20 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Simply Outstanding

We keep returning because the town, the apartment and the owners are exemplary. The apartment has everything you could wish for and is very comfortable. The owners respond immediately to all queries. We have been several times and will continue.

Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Virginia R.

31 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

The apartment is in a perfect location. It has been thoughtfully decorated and has all the modern amenities while maintaining its charm. There was a maintenance issue which was expeditiously handled by Mike in a professional and friendly manner. We really appreciated the communication with him , as well as the host. We would definitely recommend this apartment to anyone visiting the area, and would stay here again if we are fortunate enough to return.

Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad M.

7 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful apartment

This is a lovely apartment in the center of town. The apartment is on one floor which we like. The amenities are superb; the is everything you could want to be comfortable. There are plenty restauin town and the apartment has all you could require to cook in with goods bought at the market. The hosts are very helpful and unfailingly responsive. Great place.

Stayed 17 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard S., Baltimore, USA

26 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Prime location for exploring the area

The apartment is spacious and bright, with large sunny windows facing the church. We stayed here for about a week, using it to explore the area by car. Parking was free and available just a short walk from the apartment. Importantly, the a/c worked well during record-breaking temperatures in France in July. The kitchen and laundry appliances worked well. Although the village has many tourists, it is also a working town and has bakeries, cheese shops, and grocery stores for the locals.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bruce C., Dalton, Ga.

15 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Base camp for a Peter Mayle trail of the Luberon

First off great city and Old Town . With rivers running throughout the city , there are places to eat , shop and just discover this jewel of a town. Property is located in the old town and is a just beautiful . The owners have put their heart and soul into this VRBO. I would highly recommend this.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Charles Simmons

We, Marla and Charles are world travelers, based in Tucson, Arizona and leading cultural immersion pilgrimages to Himalaya Bhutan and Latin America. We have been to Provence numerous times, and fell in love with the precious village of L'Isle sur la Sorgue: We have kept returning to the village, with its stunning architecture, some from the 1100's to the 1700's, the serenity of the village and the welcoming nature of our neighbors. After years of visiting, we decided to integrate our lives more clearly, and so we began to look for an apartment to purchase, near the canals that had captured our hearts. Our criteria: a modern kitchen and apartment with character... a Provencal 'sense of place', wih a We are enjoying learning French... visiting the 3rd Generation chocolatier several blocks away, and also trying out the abundance of varied restaurants and tasty menus.

Why they chose this property

Our beloved apartment, with its soaring 10 foot ceilings with elegant, tall windows , looking out at the 12th Century Notre Dame Church of the Angels, several yards across the Arquet Canal. We love the quality of light pouring into the living room and the bedroom, and also the delight of seeing the changing light on the five facing gargoyles, the church bells, ringing at intervals during the day. We cherish walking in the village, with its gentle Provencal light, its canals and abundant ducks, geese, swans, pastry shops, cafés, art galleries, and 300 antique and fine art showrooms. The property, our beloved, spacious apartment, is in the heart of the old village of L'Isle sur la Sorgue, called "the Venice of Provence", is within walking distance of local theatre, up-to-date cinema house, kayaking, pristine walking trails, and a tour of artist studios. Nearby are fields of lavender and sunflowers, with vineyards a bicycle ride or bus ride, away. The local outdoor market twice a week, across the canal, provides fresh and exotic foods, from all over the Mediterranean. Local theater here is superb Easy access via nearby train and bus to neighboring hill top medieval villages and craft markets, also Avignon, with a University, and also immense cultural events and festivals. From our village, popular destinations include Cote d'Azure, and the iconic studios of Monet, Van Gogh, and Renoir.

What makes this property unique

We fell in love with the elegant travertine floors throughout, the stylish Italian globe lighting, the antique writing table by the window facing the Church, the spaciousness of the rooms and unusually tall ceilings. The kitchen is contemporary and new, and full service. We have prepared full dinner party meals and love entertaining in the large living space. The bathroom has travertine stone walls throughout with an elegant shower and washing machine in the closet; Our 700 square foot apartment is sensibly laid out, with a Queen bed in the bedroom, and the option of a Queen comfortable inflatable bed, for the living room. Church bells that ring beautifully during the day, and are respectfully silent at night. We enjoyed acquiring all the Provencal furnishings from nearby antique markets. Each piece of period pottery has a story.