La Maison sur la Sorgue
Intimate, art-collector's home meets boutique hotel. Think globetrotting owners who've filled a 300-year-old mansion with their best finds from Zanzibar to Provence. Romantic without being fussy.
Book the Suite des Greniers if you want the most dramatic space — it's on two levels in the old grain loft with views to Mont Ventoux on clear days
Why It Matters
Listed in both the Michelin Guide and Tablet Hotels. One of the only hotels in Provence that operates as a fully functioning contemporary art gallery, with 4–5 rotating exhibitions per year. Ranked #1 hotel in L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue on TripAdvisor. The five suites are all genuinely different — not just different wallpaper, but different furniture, different artworks, different characters.
A 17th-century private mansion in the heart of L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue — the canal town nicknamed the Venice of Provence — turned into a five-suite boutique hotel where every wall, corridor, and common room doubles as a working art gallery. Owners Frédéric and Marie-Claude built the whole place around their passion for world travel and art collecting, and it shows: sculptures, photographs, and paintings from artists like Denis Brihat and Hans Silvester spill out of the gallery into the guest rooms. Tucked behind an unmarked door on a busy market square, the property opens up into a series of cool stone rooms, a grand salon with a fireplace, and a surprisingly generous garden courtyard with a small heated pool right on the Sorgue river.
Where You'll Stay
5 room types available
Suite des Greniers (Attic Suite)
From EUR520 / nightBorn from the mansion's original grain lofts, this two-level suite has dramatic ceiling height and grey tones throughout. The lounge-library and bedroom are on the main level; the bathroom is on a mezzanine accessed by an elegant wood-and-metal staircase, with a large bath fitted with Italian taps. The private terrace has two sun loungers under an olive tree, and on clear days you can see Mont Ventoux from the window. For 2–3 people.
King · 70 sqmSuite des Ombres (Shadow Suite)
From EUR520 / nightNamed after the late-afternoon play of light and shadow across the walls, this is the most mysterious suite in the house. Blue-green calming tones, a lounge-library with marketplace view, and a large bedroom facing the garden. Decorated with original paintings and photographs by Denis Brihat. Hidden trick: at certain times of day, a Leonardo da Vinci–inspired light effect appears on the salon wall. Can be converted into a family configuration for up to 4 guests plus a small child.
King (convertible to family configuration) · 75 sqmSuite du Platane (Plane Tree Suite)
From EUR520 / nightThe family suite. Two bedrooms — one with a king bed, one with a queen — accessed via a covered gallery of wrought iron overlooking the hotel's inner courtyard. Ancient terracotta floor tiles (tomettes), café-crème and blue tones, and a bathroom with a striking spiral shower enclosure plus two washbasins. Garden views from both bedrooms. Sleeps up to 4 adults, or 2 adults and 2 children under 12.
King + Queen (two bedrooms) · 75 sqmSuite Junior avec Loggia (Loggia Room)
From EUR320 / nightRed-passion hues and a private terrace — the loggia — that overlooks both the market square and the hotel garden. The ironwork balcony railing was custom made by Avignon craftsman Yannick Peyronnet. The shower is hidden behind a sandblasted glass panel created by an Avignon artisan. Separate toilet. Bookcase designed by Marc Angosto. Scented candles and confectioneries included.
King · 40 sqmSuite Junior avec Vue (Room with a View)
From EUR320 / nightThe colonial-themed junior suite. Chocolate, cream, and warm earth tones, with a king-size four-poster bed, exotic wood furniture, and large-format photographs of Zanzibar. The private bathroom is lined in exotic wood with a freestanding bath. Views onto the church and through a characterful old wooden door. Classic and romantic.
King four-poster · 45 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
1 venue on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
One of Europe's largest antiques and brocante markets runs directly past the hotel on Sundays (and Thursdays for the Provençal market). The owners can advise on the best stalls and specialist dealers.
The hotel's integrated gallery, Retour De Voyage, rotates 4–5 exhibitions per year featuring painters, sculptors, photographers, and artisans. Past and ongoing featured artists include Denis Brihat and Hans Silvester. Artist meet-and-greet events are organized regularly. The gallery is also accessible to non-guests.
The Sorgue river runs directly past the property. Canoeing and kayaking can be arranged.
The hotel has bicycles available for hire, including electric bikes and road/competition bikes, ideal for exploring the Sorgue river paths and surrounding villages.
Horse riding tours in the Luberon and surrounding countryside can be arranged through the hotel.
Scenic tours of the Vaucluse in vintage classic cars and Citroën 2CVs can be arranged through the hotel.
Guided heritage tours of L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue and surrounding villages can be organized by the hotel on request.
Provençal cooking classes can be organized on request.
The owners can arrange wine tasting trips to local domaines and wine cellar visits in the Vaucluse and Luberon regions.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
The in-house gallery is open to guests and public during exhibitions. An online store (retourdevoyage.com) sells selected artworks, jewelry, photography prints, and artisan objects.
Each suite has individually controlled air conditioning.
A covered interior courtyard providing a cool, light-filled relaxation space.
A comfortable first-floor sitting room with a fireplace, ideal for reading or relaxing between outings.
Complimentary high-speed wireless internet throughout the property.
Full Provençal breakfast included in the room rate. Served 8:30–10:30 in the dining room or garden.
Babysitting available on request, at additional charge.
Minibar in each suite, stocked with wine, champagne, and soft drinks.
Safe available in each suite.
A private green garden courtyard on the banks of the Sorgue, with a large sycamore tree. Breakfast and leisure time served/spent here in warmer months.
A small but delightful pool in the inner garden courtyard, right on the Sorgue river. Heated seasonally. Pool towels provided.
The owners and staff actively help plan excursions, restaurant reservations, market visits, and custom itineraries throughout Provence.
Private roundtrip airport transfer available on request for a surcharge. Contact hotel after booking to arrange.
Secured private parking available by reservation. Approximately €30–35 per day. Property is in a pedestrian zone; parking is nearby but not directly at the hotel entrance. Valet service available.
BUILD YOUR LA MAISON SUR LA SORGUE PLAN
Rooms, dining, spa, and resort experiences — organized into one trip plan.
Start Planning