Salon-de-Provence: Guide, Hotels, Map & Photos
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EUR 80 - 98 Logis Domaine De Roquerousse
 In a peaceful setting in the heart of the Provence region, this hotel welcomes you in a 1000-acre domain only 4 kilometres away from Salon de Provence… MoreEUR 145 - 280 Le Mas Du Soleil
 Le Mas du Soleil is located in Salon-de-Provence, 25 km north of Marseille-Provence Airport. It offers an outdoor swimming pool and air-conditioned ro… MoreEUR 100 - 140 Mas De Lure
 This typical Provence style house is situated on top of a hill, with a 5-minute drive to Salon de Provence town centre. It offers an outdoor pool and … MoreEUR 39 - 42 Premiere Classe Salon De Provence
 Within in the confines of La Durance, La Crau and the Alpilles , at the crossroads of the A54 linking Italy to Spain, along the Rhone corridor and the… MoreEUR 55 - 87 Revotel
 Revotel enjoys a very convenient location between the beautiful towns of Arles, Avignon, Aix en Provence and Marseille.
This 2-star hotel has been fu… MoreEUR 27 - 67 Résidence Acadien
 The Acadian residence is conveniently located between Aix en Provence, Avignon and Arles and is 2 miles from downtown Salon de Provence.
All apartmen… MoreEUR 50 - 73 Hotel du Midi
 The Hotel Du Midi is ideally located near the center of the Salon de Provence, a picturesque estate. Rooms are air conditioned and feature flat-screen… MoreEUR 45 - 79 Hôtel Select
 In the heart of the picturesque Provence region, the Hôtel Select welcomes you to this former 17th-century private house all year round.
Set in a pe… MoreEUR 45 - 73 Citotel Vendome
 The Citotel Vendome, located in the heart of Salon de Provence and just 100 meters from the pedestrian zone, features the calm and charm of an old res… MoreEUR 44 - 82 Campanile Salon-De-Provence
 Although a member of the Campanile group, our hotel has its own unique style and is ideally situated just on the outskirts of the pleasant old town of… MoreEUR 42 - 75 Grand Hôtel De La Poste
 Grand Hotel is located in the centre of Salon-de-Provence in the south of France. Set within a former 19th-century coach house, it offers rooms with a… MoreEUR 50 - 75 Hôtel d´Angleterre
 With its welcoming charm, this hotel will make your stay a real moment of pleasure. The Hôtel d´Angleterre and its staff are pleased to welcome… MoreEUR 37 - 64 Hôtel de Provence
 Hotel de Provence is a charming family hotel, located 5 minutes from Salon de Provence city centre. It offers affordable accommodation and comfortable… MoreEUR 149 - 355 Abbaye de Sainte Croix
 Abbaye de Sainte Croix is a magnificent 12th Century abbey that was fully restored in the 70´s to become a beautiful 4-star hotel that stands ab… More | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Salon-de-Provence: Guide
Salon-de-Provence is a town and air base.
History
Salon was a Gallo-Roman oppidum well positioned on the salt trade routes between Adriatic Sea|Adriatic, Atlantic Ocean|Atlantic and Mediterranean Sea|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. For four days every June or July, the city celebrates its history during the time of Nostradamus, attracting tourists.
Sights
Château de l'Emperi
The castle, which was the biggest in Provence during the XII and XIII 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. It became the property of the city after the French Revolution. After damages caused by the 1909 earthquake, it has been restored and now hosts a museum of military history. Every summer, it hosts an international classical music festival.
St Michel Chapel
Built during 13th century, this chapel boasts a remarkable Romanesque architecture|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.
Famous past residents
Nostradamus
Jean Baptiste Christophore Fusée Aublet, French botanist and explorer
Joan Montseny, Catalan anarchist
Christine Boisson, French actor
Franck Esposito French swimmer
Stationed in Salon-de-Provence for military reasons:
Romain Gary, French novelist and pilot
Charles Trenet, French singer
Patrick Baudry and Léopold Eyharts, French Spationauts
Also, Zoltán Kővágó, a Hungarian people|Hungarian discus thrower, achieved his longest throw here in May 2006.
Sister Cities
Wertheim am Main, Germany
Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
External links
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