After the brocante at Carpentras on Sunday we headed down to the pretty town of Isle sur la Sorgue on Francoise's recommendation as not only was there more treasure to search through but there was also the weekly market. It is a charming place part of which stems from the effect of the numerous canals cut from the river Sorgue which run through the town. There are still many active waterwheels throughout the town - a testament to its industrial past.
This one reflects the strong connection the town has with Scotland (it is twinned with Penicik in Midlothian).
The town is home to many antique and second-hand goods dealers and holds a fair sized week-end market, with it increasing greatly during the antique fairs at Easter and August 15, attracting buyers from many parts of the world apparently.
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It has an imposing church,Notre-Dame-des-Anges which has an impressive baroque interior but sadly was closed after the service so we did not get a chance to see it. You can here.
Its market offers everything you would expect of Provence, the colours,smells and sounds.
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