Discover Sorgues

When planning a trip to Sorgues, different highlights can shape your stay: trails on the Île de l’Oiselay, historic sites of remembrance, a cultural program and the weekly market. The following highlights can help you decide whether this destination suits your interests before choosing a hotel in Sorgues.

Nature Trails on the Île de l’Oiselay

The Île de l’Oiselay in Sorgues is part of the Natura 2000 network. It has hiking and cycling trails as well as information boards about environmental protection. This combines getting around on foot or by bike with an insight into the protection of the natural environment. If you are interested in these kinds of trails, the Île de l’Oiselay is a specific highlight to consider when planning your trip.

The Passerelle de la Voie des Papes is also a useful landmark when finding your way along these routes: it provides pedestrian and cycle access to the Île de l’Oiselay and the Via Rhôna. The footbridge also connects the town center and the municipal park with the Voie des Papes. These destinations offer different points of reference for your planning; choose your route according to the connection you want to use.

History and Sites of Remembrance

Construction work on Château Saint Hubert began on October 22, 1782. The project also included the adjoining gardens, on a site of more than 50 hectares. Since October 28, 1949, the château’s façade and roof covering have been protected as historic monuments. These dates bring the long history of the estate to life; the protection status applies specifically to these two features.

Sorgues railway station is another historic site. On August 18, 1944, more than 700 people deported for their involvement in the Resistance reached the station after a 17-kilometer forced march. An annual commemoration ceremony on August 18 marks their arrival. The “Train Fantôme” has also been recreated on the platforms. This site links a precisely dated event with the remembrance of it today.

Cultural Program and Performances

The Pôle culturel Camille Claudel offers a program of music, dance, exhibitions and cinema. Since the program can change from season to season, it is worth checking the dates if a particular event is important to your trip. This lets you plan your stay around your cultural interests without assuming the program remains unchanged.

In July, the Pôle culturel Camille Claudel hosts a traveling performance presented by the Festival d’Avignon. The individual performances vary depending on the program. So check the specific performance dates before your trip if you want to include one in your plans.

Sunday Market in the Town Center

The Marché de Sorgues is a Provençal market in the town center, held on Sunday mornings throughout the year. Its goods include fruit, vegetables, flowers and plants, food, manufactured goods and textiles. What you find may vary depending on the vendors and the season. The market is a regular reason to include Sunday morning in your plans; check the schedule before you arrive.

Getting There and Transport

Sorgues is accessible via exit 23, “Avignon Nord,” on the A7 motorway between Lyon and Marseille. Since the exit number may change, check the current route before setting off. Public transport options in Sorgues include buses, TER regional trains and TGV high-speed trains. Check services and timetables before your trip so that your travel plans suit your chosen mode of transport.

The town’s highlights range from trails and nature to history, culture and the market. Consider which of these offerings you want to shape your stay, and use the relevant dates and transport information to plan your trip.

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