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{{Expand French|topic=geo| L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue}}
{{Infobox French commune
{{Infobox French commune
|name = L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue
|name = L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue
|native name = {{native name|oc|L'Illa de Sòrga}}
|commune status = [[Communes of France|Commune]]
|commune status = [[Communes of France|Commune]]
|image = L'Isle sur la Sorgue1.jpg
|image = L'Isle sur la Sorgue1.jpg
|caption = The village of L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, with the river in the foreground
|caption = The village of L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, with the river in the foreground
|image coat of arms = Blason ville fr L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue (Vaucluse).svg
|image coat of arms = Blason ville fr L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue (Vaucluse).svg
|region = Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
|department = Vaucluse
|arrondissement = Avignon
|arrondissement = Avignon
|canton = L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue
|canton = L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue
|INSEE = 84054
|INSEE = 84054
|postal code = 84800
|postal code = 84800
|mayor = Pierre Gonzalvez<ref>{{cite web|title=Répertoire national des élus: les maires|url=https://www.data.gouv.fr/fr/datasets/r/2876a346-d50c-4911-934e-19ee07b0e503|publisher=data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises|date=6 June 2023|language=fr}}</ref>
|mayor = Pierre Gonzalvez
|party = UMP
|term = 2020&ndash;2026
|term = 2008&ndash;2014
|party = [[The Republicans (France)|LR]]
|intercommunality = Pays des Sorgues et des Monts de Vaucluse
|intercommunality = Pays des Sorgues et des Monts de Vaucluse
|coordinates = {{coord|43.9199|5.0549|format=dms|display=inline,title}}
|coordinates = {{coord|43.9199|5.0549|format=dms|display=inline,title}}
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|elevation max m = 246
|elevation max m = 246
|area km2 = 44.57
|area km2 = 44.57
|population = 18510
|population = {{France metadata Wikidata|population_total}}
|population date = 2006
|population date = {{France metadata Wikidata|population_as_of}}
|population footnotes = {{France metadata Wikidata|population_footnotes}}
}}
}}


'''L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue''' ({{IPA-fr|lil syʁ (la) ˈsɔʁɡ}}; {{lang-oc|L'Illa de Sòrga}} {{IPA-oc|ˈlilɔ de ˈsɔʁɡɔ|}} or {{lang|oc|''L'Illa de Venissa''}} {{IPA-oc|ˈlilɔ de veˈnisɔ|}}) is a town and ''[[Communes of France|commune]]'' on the [[Sorgue]] river in southeastern [[France]]. Politically, the ''commune'' is in the ''[[Arrondissements of France|arrondissement]]'' of [[Arrondissement of Avignon|Avignon]] within the ''[[Departments of France|département]]'' of [[Vaucluse]] and the ''[[Regions of France|region]]'' of [[Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur]].
'''L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue''' ({{IPA|fr|lil syʁ la sɔʁɡ}}; {{langx|oc|L'Illa de Sòrga}} {{IPA-oc|ˈlilɔ de ˈsɔʀɡɔ|}} or {{lang|oc|L'Illa de Venissa}} {{IPA-oc|ˈlilɔ de veˈnisɔ|}}) is a town and [[Communes of France|commune]] on the [[Sorgue]] river in Southeastern [[France]]. Politically, the commune is in the [[arrondissement of Avignon]] within the [[Departments of France|department]] of [[Vaucluse]], in the [[Regions of France|région]] of [[Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur]].


The small town is famous for its many [[antique shop]]s and hosts antique markets most Sundays. It has many waterside cafés and restaurants, all within walking distance of each other. Its many attractive water wheels throughout the town are still in working order. [[Keith Floyd]], the British TV chef and ''bon viveur'', established a restaurant there during a lengthy sojourn in France.
The small town is famous for its many [[antique shop]]s and hosts antique markets most Sundays. It has many waterside cafés and restaurants, all within walking distance of each other. Its many attractive water wheels throughout the town are still in working order.


L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue is twinned with the towns of [[Penicuik]] in the [[United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland|UK]], and [[Anagni]] in [[Italy]].
L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue had a population of 20,042 as of 2019. It is twinned with the towns of [[Penicuik]] in [[Scotland]] and [[Anagni]] in [[Italy]].


==History==
==History==
{{Unreferencedsect|date=December 2022}}
[[File:L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue water wheel.jpg|thumb|left|One of the several water wheels in the town]]
[[File:L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue water wheel.jpg|thumb|left|One of the several water wheels in the town]]
Originally known as "Insula", the town officially adopted the name of "L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue" on 18 August 1890, taking the latter part of its name from the river [[Sorgue]], to which it owed much. As early as the 12th century, the river served defensively as a moat around ramparts which surrounded the town until 1795. The river also served as a source of food and industry: fishing and artisan mills for oil, wheat, silk, paper, woolenry, rugs and dyeing. A busy commerce developed until there were two annual fairs and two weekly markets. The current Sunday open-air market originated on 9 November 1596.
Originally known as "Insula", the town officially adopted the name of "L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue" on 18 August 1890, taking the latter part of its name from the river [[Sorgue]], to which it owed much. As early as the 12th century, the river served defensively as a moat around ramparts which surrounded the town until 1795. The river also served as a source of food and industry: fishing and artisan mills for oil, wheat, silk, paper, woolenry, rugs and dyeing. A busy commerce developed until there were two annual fairs and two weekly markets. The current Sunday open-air market originated on 9 November 1596.

==Population==
{{Historical populations
|align = none
|cols = 2
|percentages = pagr
|source = EHESS<ref name=ehess>{{Cassini-Ehess|17617|L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue}}</ref> and INSEE (1968-2017)<ref name=pophist>[https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/4515315?geo=COM-84054#ancre-POP_T1 Population en historique depuis 1968], INSEE</ref>
|graph-pos = bottom
|1793 |5000
|1800 |5155
|1806 |5170
|1821 |5812
|1831 |6052
|1836 |6277
|1841 |6262
|1846 |6392
|1851 |6503
|1856 |6500
|1861 |6517
|1866 |6478
|1872 |6337
|1876 |6508
|1881 |6208
|1886 |6317
|1891 |6003
|1896 |6266
|1901 |6514
|1906 |6462
|1911 |6062
|1921 |5739
|1926 |6134
|1931 |6396
|1936 |6505
|1946 |6922
|1954 |7590
|1962 |8704
|1968 |9740
|1975 |11508
|1982 |12728
|1990 |15564
|1999 |16971
|2007 |18799
|2012 |18902
|2017 |19421
}}


==Twins cities==
==Twins cities==
{{flagicon|GBR}} [[Penicuik]] ([[Great Britain]])<br>{{flagicon|ITA}} [[Anagni]] ([[Italy]])
*{{flagicon|UK}} [[Penicuik]], [[Scotland]]
*{{flagicon|ITA}} [[Anagni]], [[Italy]]


==Places to see==
==Notable landmarks==
*[[Jewish cemetery of L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue]]
*[[Jewish cemetery of L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue]]


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==References==
==References==
*[http://www.insee.fr/en/home/home_page.asp INSEE]
{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.mairie-islesurlasorgue.fr Official web site of the town] (site not available as of 16 April 2015)
*[http://www.islesurlasorgue.fr/ Official web site of the town]
* About the area: http://www.avignon-et-provence.com/tourism/isle-sur-la-sorgue/index.html#.VS_QAPnF8qs<ref>http://www.avignon-et-provence.com/tourism/isle-sur-la-sorgue/index.html#.VS_QAPnF8qs</ref>
*[http://www.avignon-et-provence.com/tourism/isle-sur-la-sorgue/index.html#.VS_QAPnF8qs L’isle-sur-la-Sorgues, Capitale de l'antiquité et de la brocante], (in French) Capital of antique shops and flea markets.
* [[Félix Charpentier]].Sculptor of L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue's Monument to Alphonse Benoit


{{Commons|L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue}}
{{Commons|L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue}}
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{{Authority control}}
{{Authority control}}

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Islesurlasorgue}}
[[Category:Communes of Vaucluse]]
[[Category:Communes of Vaucluse]]



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Latest revision as of 16:49, 3 November 2024

L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue
L'Illa de Sòrga (Occitan)
Commune
The village of L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, with the river in the foreground
The village of L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, with the river in the foreground
Coat of arms of L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue
Coat of arms
Location of L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue
Map
L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue is located in France
L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue
L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue
L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue is located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue
L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue
Coordinates: 43°55′12″N 5°03′18″E / 43.9199°N 5.0549°E / 43.9199; 5.0549
CountryFrance
RegionProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
DepartmentVaucluse
ArrondissementAvignon
CantonL'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue
IntercommunalityPays des Sorgues et des Monts de Vaucluse
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2026) Pierre Gonzalvez[1] (LR)
Area
1
44.57 km2 (17.21 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[2]
19,965
 • Density450/km2 (1,200/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
84054 /84800
Elevation52–246 m (171–807 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue (French pronunciation: [lil syʁ la sɔʁɡ]; Occitan: L'Illa de Sòrga [ˈlilɔ de ˈsɔʀɡɔ] or L'Illa de Venissa [ˈlilɔ de veˈnisɔ]) is a town and commune on the Sorgue river in Southeastern France. Politically, the commune is in the arrondissement of Avignon within the department of Vaucluse, in the région of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur.

The small town is famous for its many antique shops and hosts antique markets most Sundays. It has many waterside cafés and restaurants, all within walking distance of each other. Its many attractive water wheels throughout the town are still in working order.

L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue had a population of 20,042 as of 2019. It is twinned with the towns of Penicuik in Scotland and Anagni in Italy.

History

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One of the several water wheels in the town

Originally known as "Insula", the town officially adopted the name of "L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue" on 18 August 1890, taking the latter part of its name from the river Sorgue, to which it owed much. As early as the 12th century, the river served defensively as a moat around ramparts which surrounded the town until 1795. The river also served as a source of food and industry: fishing and artisan mills for oil, wheat, silk, paper, woolenry, rugs and dyeing. A busy commerce developed until there were two annual fairs and two weekly markets. The current Sunday open-air market originated on 9 November 1596.

Population

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Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
1793 5,000—    
1800 5,155+0.44%
1806 5,170+0.05%
1821 5,812+0.78%
1831 6,052+0.41%
1836 6,277+0.73%
1841 6,262−0.05%
1846 6,392+0.41%
1851 6,503+0.34%
1856 6,500−0.01%
1861 6,517+0.05%
1866 6,478−0.12%
1872 6,337−0.37%
1876 6,508+0.67%
1881 6,208−0.94%
1886 6,317+0.35%
1891 6,003−1.01%
1896 6,266+0.86%
YearPop.±% p.a.
1901 6,514+0.78%
1906 6,462−0.16%
1911 6,062−1.27%
1921 5,739−0.55%
1926 6,134+1.34%
1931 6,396+0.84%
1936 6,505+0.34%
1946 6,922+0.62%
1954 7,590+1.16%
1962 8,704+1.73%
1968 9,740+1.89%
1975 11,508+2.41%
1982 12,728+1.45%
1990 15,564+2.55%
1999 16,971+0.97%
2007 18,799+1.29%
2012 18,902+0.11%
2017 19,421+0.54%
Source: EHESS[3] and INSEE (1968-2017)[4]

Twins cities

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Notable landmarks

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires" (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 6 June 2023.
  2. ^ "Populations légales 2021" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.
  3. ^ Des villages de Cassini aux communes d'aujourd'hui: Commune data sheet L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, EHESS (in French).
  4. ^ Population en historique depuis 1968, INSEE
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