La Marisol - FAQs about Location & Surroundings
Where is La Marisol located in L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue?
La Marisol is located in the heart of the historic old town of L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, just a short walk from the canals, antique shops, restaurants and cafés. The exact address is 15 B Rue Lirette. Your holiday home is tucked away in a peaceful, private courtyard.
How far is La Marisol from the centre of L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue?
You are already staying in the very heart of the old town. The main market square, restaurants, shops and local attractions are all just a few minutes' walk away.
Can I walk to restaurants, bakeries and the weekly market?
Yes. Restaurants, cafés, bakeries, supermarkets and shops are all within easy walking distance. The famous Sunday market takes place virtually right on your doorstep.
When is the famous antiques market held?
L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue is regarded as the antiques capital of Provence. The renowned international antiques fair takes place twice a year – at Easter and around the Assumption holiday (15 August). In addition, the town's many antique dealers are open throughout the year.
Is La Marisol a good base for exploring Provence?
Yes. La Marisol is an ideal base for discovering the Luberon and the wider Provence region. Popular destinations such as Gordes, Roussillon, Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, Avignon and Mont Ventoux are all within easy driving distance.
How far is Avignon?
Avignon is approximately 30 kilometres away and can be reached by car in around 30 to 40 minutes. Regular regional trains and buses also provide convenient connections.
How far is Gordes?
The picturesque hilltop village of Gordes is about 18 kilometres away. The journey takes approximately 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic.
What are the most popular places to visit nearby?
Some of the most popular excursions include Gordes, Roussillon with its famous ochre cliffs, Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, Sénanque Abbey, Avignon, the Luberon, Mont Ventoux, as well as numerous wineries and traditional Provençal markets throughout the region.
La Marisol - FAQs concerning your holiday home itself
Is La Marisol air-conditioned?
Yes. The entire holiday home is fully air-conditioned. All three bedrooms, as well as the living and dining area, are equipped with modern air conditioning to ensure a comfortable stay, even during the hottest summer days.
Is there a washing machine and a tumble dryer?
Yes. La Marisol is equipped with both a washing machine and a tumble dryer, making longer stays especially convenient.
Are bed linen and towels included?
Yes. Bed linen, bath towels and hand towels are included in the rental price and provided for your stay. Please bring your own beach towels.
Is there a barbecue?
Yes. A charcoal barbecue is available in the private courtyard. Right next to it is the fully equipped summer kitchen with a hob, refrigerator and dishwasher. It has direct access to the courtyard, making it easy to prepare and enjoy meals outdoors.
Is the holiday home suitable for families with children?
Yes. La Marisol is an excellent choice for families. The house offers three bedrooms, a fully enclosed private courtyard and plenty of space for up to six guests. Please note, however, that the spiral staircase and roof terrace require young children to be supervised.
Are pets allowed?
No. Unfortunately, pets are not permitted at La Marisol.
Is the back terrace private, or is it open to the neighbours?
The entire courtyard is private and not accessible by neighbours.
From Rue Lirette, you go through the blue entrance door through a separate corridor under the front house and enter the completely private and enclosed courtyard. This courtyard measures about 200 square metres. The courtyard is separated from the neighbouring properties by house walls or natural stone walls about 3 metres high. The actual entrance to the La Marisol holiday home is in the front part of the L-shaped courtyard. The seating area, the large sun loungers and an access to the summer kitchen are in the rear part.
Can you please confirm the size of the twin beds? Are they each 90 cm in the bedroom? The other bedrooms have each have 160 cm beds?
We have these bed-sizes in our 3 bedrooms:
1. Ventoux-Bedroom with access to rooftop terrace and bathroom ensuite: 1 bed, 160 × 200 cm
2. Luberon-Bedroom: 1 bed, 160 × 200 cm
3. Roussillon-Bedroom with access to rooftop terrace: 2 beds, 90 × 200 cm each
My only concern is that I will need to do some work while there and a fast, reliable internet connection will be necessary. Can you tell me if the house has wireless internet service and what speed?
Update June 2026: The internet connection is via a fibre-optic service and is generally very reliable. The in-house Wi-Fi is free of charge and the router is located in the living room. The television also uses this data connection. The speed is very fast (provided by SFR). Our own speed test in June 2026 showed download speeds of 100 Mbit/s and upload speeds of 60 Mbit/s.
Can you tell me if it is possible to have a meal in the shade in the garden?
Yes, it is possible to have your meal in the shade in La Marisol's garden. The garden is equipped with a complete summer kitchen (cooker, dishwasher, fridge) where you can prepare your food. Furthermore, the garden is shaped to offer shaded areas where you can enjoy your meals outside, out of the direct sun, especially during the hottest hours of the day.
Can you please explain the bathroom situation? I see a guest half bath on the first floor - toilet only? Do both upstairs bathrooms have toilets and one a shower, one a bath tub?
Yes, that's correct. On the first floor there is a guest WC with a toilet and a small washbasin. Upstairs there are two full bathrooms, each with its own toilet, washbasin and shower. The bathroom between bedrooms 2 and 3 has a bathtub with a rain shower head. Bedroom 1 has its own en-suite bathroom with a rain shower.
FAQ about the car park
Can you drive up to the house to unload our luggage?
On arrival, Kevin, our on-site manager, will meet you at the entrance to the Magasin Utile supermarket and show you to your private parking space.
Your private parking space is only about 250 m (approx. 3 minute walk) away. We therefore recommend travelling with luggage that rolls easily. The spiral staircase in the entrance area is also best navigated with medium-sized suitcases.
As Quai Rouget is occasionally a pedestrian zone, access to the house is restricted by the local police. On Sundays, access is generally not possible due to the weekly market taking place right outside the front door.
On departure, the barrier is usually open until around 11 am, so you can normally drive right up to the house to load your luggage (exceptions are market Sundays or special events).
Is the car park secured and access restricted?
Access to the car park is restricted by 2 barriers (please always insert your parking card, even if a barrier is open, otherwise it will be blocked). However, anyone can enter the car park on foot. We generally recommend not to leave anything in the car in the south of France, although we have never had any negative experiences ourselves.
Is parking available for two vehicles?
A secure parking space is available for our guests. If you need additional parking, there are several other parking options nearby, which may be subject to charges depending on the season. Please feel free to ask us in advance or upon arrival – our local manager will be happy to assist you.
Can you explain the parking spot? Will an SUV fit?
The parking space is of average European size. A normal-sized SUV or van will also fit there.
FAQs about travelling to Provence
I am from the USA, what is the closest airport?
According to your enquiry regarding the nearest airports to La Marisol in L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, France: The closest option is Avignon-Provence Airport (AVN), which is about 20 kilometres (about 12 miles) away. However: there are only a few airports in Europe and France that are connected to Avignon.
The nearest major international airport is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS), which is about 70 kilometres (about 40 miles) away. It is well connected and offers a variety of transport options to reach L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, including car rentals and train services. It is only 5 min by foot to reach La Marisol from L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue train-station.
Another airport frequently used by our guests is Paris. One convenient route is to fly into Paris and then take the French TGV train. The TGV offers a fast and comfortable journey, taking approximately three hours from Paris to Avignon without changing trains.
From Avignon, the easiest way to get to L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue is by (rental) car, which takes about 30 minutes. Alternatively, you can take a regional train from Avignon to L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue. Please note that the TGV station is located outside of Avignon, while the regional train station is closer to the city centre. Many guests find the train option from Paris much quicker and more convenient than driving all the way.
FAQs about payment and the deposit
How does the deposit work exactly? Is it charged to the credit card?
The deposit is made in the form of a pre-authorization on your credit card. A sum of money is reserved on your credit card for a certain period of time. Usually, there is no debit. This is only necessary if we have to access the deposit due to a claim. However, this does not apply to minor everyday mishaps such as a broken glass or similar. In these cases, we simply ask you to inform us so that we can provide full facilities for subsequent guests.
When is the deposit pre-authorised?
The pre-authorisation takes place on the day of your arrival via your credit card. This means that you do not have to pay a deposit in cash.