Salon-de-Provence

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Salon-de-Provence is a town and commune of the Bouches-du-Rhône département in southeastern France, 43°38N, 5°06E.

History

Salon was a Gallo-Roman oppidum well positioned on the salt trade routes between Adriatic, Atlantic and Mediterranean seas, hence its name. This region was under the Phocaean influence since 6th century BCE.

Its principal claim to fame is as the place where Nostradamus died and is buried.

Sights

Château de l'Emperi

The castle, which was the biggest in Provence during the XII and XII centuries and was earlier mentioned in the 10th , still dominates the old town. It was the preferred residence of the bishops of Arles, during the Holy Roman Empire, hence its name. After damages caused by the 1909 earthquake, it has been restored and now hosts a museum of military history.

St Michel Chapel

Built during 13th century, this chapel boasts a remarkable Romanesque tympanum featuring the paschal lamb.

Fontaine Moussue

This fountain existed back in 16th century. During 20th century, limestone concretions and vegetation developed, giving the familiar mushroom aspect.

Miscellaneous

Born in Salon-de-Provence

• Franck Esposito (born April 13, 1971), French swimmer

External links

• [Official website]

 

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