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Provence towns: L'Isle-sur-Sorgue
L'Isle sur Sorgue is often regarded as one of the prettiest towns in Provence to visit. Located on the banks of the river Sorgue, L'Isle sur Sorgue was originally a fishing village, situated on an island in the middle of marshland. This historic Provence town also became an important centre for silk, paper, wool, rugs and dyeing.






The small village of Gordes in Provence, France, has recently been voted the Most Beautiful Small Town in the World, beating rival villages from Japan, USA, Italy, Greece, the Netherlands, Thailand and Georgia. The village is perched on top of a cliff above the Calavon valley and is one of the most charming Provence towns to visit in 2024. Gordes is located 40 kms east of Avignon and 100km north of Marseille in Southern France.