Avignon Palais des Papes, food market & Isle sur la Sorgue
Avignon, Palais des Papes, Provençal food market & L'Isle sur la Sorgue french brocante and all things antique on the canals of the river Sorgue.
L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue is a delightful riverside village, nicknamed the Comtadine Venice renowned for its antiques a paradise for bargain hunters & also a haven for food lovers. This 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. Today L’Isle is home to antiques villages housing over 300 dealers. Then Avignon - once centre of the Catholic world, left with an impressive legacy of ecclesiastical architecture, the Palais des Papes. In Avignon we visit the gardens of Rocher des Doms and the UNESCO world heritage Palais des Papes. From 1309 to 1377, it was the seat of the Catholic popes. It remained under papal rule until becoming part of France in 1791. We end the day with a leisurely walking tour to discover more of the secrets of this charming city.
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Avignon Palais des Papes, food market & Isle sur la Sorgue
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What's included in Avignon Palais des Papes, food market & Isle sur la Sorgue
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Marche de L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue
The village of Isle Sur la Sorgue, a walking tour of the old town.
Palais des Papes
Once the centre of the Christian church when the Pope's were in Avignon, an UNESCO World Heritage site, this impressive 14th century building dominates the centre of Avignon.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Gratuities
- 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
- Not suitable for a shore excursion arriving and departing same day from the Port of Marseille
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Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Pick-up & drop-off at your hotel or villa in Aix-en-Provence, Marseille, Arles, Avignon, St Rémy de Provence & Lourmarin. If your staying elsewhere we can coordinate a pick-up from your address. (there may be a supplement payable)
