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Welcome on board – How the train and audio guide work
Before we start, this audio will explain how the tourist train and audio guide work.
Please sit back, relax, and enjoy your visit.
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Château Dumas, Robert Vasse Esplanade and Alphonse Benoît Monument
Discover the elegant Château Dumas, the Robert Vasse Esplanade, and the monument dedicated to Alphonse Benoît.
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Parc Gautier
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Château Giraud and the Antique Market
In the centre of the park stands Château Giraud. A place where history and tradition meet, showcasing the town’s passion for antiques.
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La Filaventure – Brun de Vian-Tiran Museum
Discover La Filaventure, a unique museum dedicated to noble fibres and textile craftsmanship.
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Pont des 5 eaux and Ancienne Maison de la Charité
Explore the Pont des Cinq Eaux, where the Sorgue converges, and the former Maison de la Charité, a place of historic social care.
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Hôtel Dieu, 18th century and Alphonse Benoit High School
Discover the former Hôtel-Dieu and the Lycée Alphonse Benoît, both linked to the town’s history and heritage.
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A Typical House of L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue
Discover a riverside house, illustrating the unique charm and Provençal lifestyle of L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue.
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Water wheel
Explore the paddle wheels of the Sorgue, once used to power local industries and irrigate gardens, reflecting the town’s rich industrial past.
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Water wheel 2
The town grew from marshlands thanks to canals and water-powered industry, learn more at the tourist office near La Tour d’Argent.
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Portalet Bridge
The Portalet Bridge marks a former city gate, where a water wheel once powered nearby landmarks, now part of the town’s heritage
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Art Center Campredon Museum and Former Donadeï de Campredon Hotel
Explore the Campredon Art Centre and the former Cordeliers convent, two landmarks reflecting the town’s rich cultural and historical heritage.
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La Prévoté restaurant and Former couvent from the 17th century
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Chuch Square and the collegiate church of Notre-Dame-des-Anges
Discover the Church Square, home to historic buildings such as the former Chapel of the White Penitents, the Grenier Numérique, and the Collegiate...
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Liberty Square and Silver Tour Island « Tour Boutin »
Explore Place de la Liberté, from its historic café to the Tour d’Argent, a symbol of the town’s rich past.
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The Chapel or the Blue Penitents
Explore the Chapel of the Blue Penitents, a symbol of charity and devotion in the town’s history.
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Place Goudard and the Hôtel de Palerme
Explore Place Goudard, home to the Hôtel de Palerme and a café overlooking a branch of the Sorgue.
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Bouïgas District « Fisherman quarter »
Explore the Bouïgues district, from its medieval past to its vibrant riverside life, reflecting the true spirit of the Venice of the Comtat.
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Former Bouïgas Mill
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The Bouïgas basin
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Cours Fernande Peyre
Explore Cours Fernande Peyre, a historic avenue leading to the Pyramid, an obelisk dating from the early 19th century.
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Monts de Vaucluse and Fontaine-de-Vaucluse
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The Origins of L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue
Discover the origins of L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, from its early settlement to the development of a town shaped by water and history.
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The “Partage des Eaux” watershed - Minute Drop-Off
At the “Partage des Eaux”, the Sorgue splits into several branches, revealing crystal-clear waters in shades of turquoise and emerald.
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Pescador Restaurant
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Departure – Partage des Eaux
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Avenue du Partage des Eaux
Explore Avenue du Partage des Eaux, a place of family traditions and inspiration for the poet René Char.
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Cabanons, Former Fishermen’s Houses
Explore the cabanons and discover the Sorgue’s fishing traditions, shaped by a rich and lively river.
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Tourist Information
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Jousting Tournament
Experience traditional water jousting, a vibrant event inspired by a medieval tradition dating back to the 12th century.
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Jousting Tournament 2
Discover water jousting, where competitors on boats use lances to unseat each other in a spectacular traditional contest.
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Nego Chin
Explore the Nego Chin, traditional boats now used for local water sports and festive events.
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Observation Terrace
From this viewpoint, discover the start of the Nego-Chin races, where traditional boats navigate the Sorgue with skill and balance.
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Villa Datris foundation
Discover the Villa Datris Foundation, a contemporary art centre in a 19th-century Provençal house.
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End of the Tour
Thank you for your attention !
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