Today, one of the biggest markets in the area was on in a town that was also on my to-do list so off I went to L'Isle le sur Sorge. I knew it was going to busy and I was right. Parking was a free for all and there were people coming from all directions into the village.
The old town is on an island surrounded by the most crystal clear water I have ever seen. The source of the water is a few kilometres up the road from a spring so it hasn't had time to become polluted. About 75% of the village was market. When I got there I had to take a photo of where I came in so if I got lost I could show a local and get directions out. It was mayhem. With a deep breath I entered, you could get anything and everything at this market. There was some lovely linen clothes and I considered taking up ironing but I knew that would never last and the clothes would sit in the cupboard unworn. I did pick up a lovely pendant made from a bit of stone found on Mont Ventoux which I thought was a good souvenir, and some lovely fresh veggies for dinner for the next couple of nights. I enjoyed wandering aimlessly and watching the people without having to worry about the kids. I began to wonder what the town would be like without the million market goers and stalls so I may return another day if time permits. It was a very enjoyable morning watching and soaking up the provincial lifestyle, but I was melting in the midday heat so headed home for a cool glass of white wine in our shaded courtyard.
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