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SALON'S
ORIGINS
�e region was �rst settled by the Ligurians, who occupied the highest point of the Cuech Valley. �e remains of
this �rst settlement can still be seen, on the road to the village of Aurons.
�e Town of Salon
Although the region had long been inhabited, the name of Villa Sallone (the town of Salon) did not appear in
writing until 871. An inventory listing the assets belonging to Rostang, then Archbishop of Arles, mentions that
he owned land in the Salon area. �e Archbishop of Arles, to whom the Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire
delegated power, administered Arles, its surrounding districts, and Salon. �e lands were not o�cially part of
Provence, and as such, retained a number of privileges until it became part of France in 1481.
�e town was known as Sallon de Crau, Salon being spelt with a double l until a mistake in the engraving on the
pedestal of a bust assigned the name one single l in 1784. �e council adopted the new spelling and the town
�nally became Salon-de-Provence in 1918.

MAP OF
TOWN CENTER
Fountains
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Robert de Lamanon fountain
Adam de Craponne fountain
Fountain of the Place de la Révolution
Fountain and Washhouse
Mossy Fountain
Puits du Mouton Fountain
Louis Blanc Fountain
Three Fountains
Multi-Jet Fountain
Portail Coucou Fountain
19th Century Heritage
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Arts & Trades Association
Armand Theatre
Roche Mansion
Louanes Chateau
Ravoire Mansion
Bourgue Mansion
Law Courts
Couderc Mansion/Vignoli Clinic
Marius Fabre Soap Factory
Rampal Latour Soap Factory
Statues
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Monument to the Dead
Bust of Antoine Blaise Crousillat
Camille Pelletan
Adam de Craponne
Nostradamus I
Nostradamus II
Monuments
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Empéri Castle
Church of Saint-Michel
Clock Tower
Collegiate Church of Saint-Laurent
Bourg-Neuf Tower
Town Hall
House of Nostradamus
Chapel Door of the Capucine Convent
Door of the Ursuline Convent
Crousillat House
Tower of Galagaspe/Babylon
Old Silk Factory
Other Sights
1 Jean XXIII Square
2 War Memorial - The Sublime Awakening
3 Mock Renaissance Window
4 Bandstand
5 Place du Général de Gaulle
6 Aeroplane Wing
7 Nostradamus Fresco
8 Patrouille de France Roundabout
9 Jean Moulin Memorial
10 Nostradamus Statue
Museums
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FOUNTAINS
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Robert de Lamanon (1752-1787)
Cours Gimon
This fountain was erected in 1859 in honour of the naturalist and geologist, Robert de Lamanon. Topped by a
decorative metal vase, it features sculptures of plantlife and on the side where the water spouts is the face of a woman.
The water is sourced from Les Aubes on the outskirts of the town.
First restored in 1988, the lower part of the fountain was reworked in 2006 when the streets in the town centre were
restored.
Adam de Craponne (1526-1576)
Place de l'hôtel de ville
This fountain was created by the Aix sculptor Marius Ramus in honour of Adam de Craponne, the engineer famous for
building an irrigation system in and around Salon. Inaugurated on 22nd October, 1854 on the occasion of a grand agricultural
festival, it replaced an earlier fountain dating back to 1760. The names of the 22 municipalities that helped finance the work are
inscribed on the fountain in recognition of their contribution. The fountain bears a statue of Adam de Craponne, who towers
above four scholars framing two texts written in Provencal and Latin. The water is sourced from Les Aubes. (see also pages 12-13).
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Fountain of the Place de la Révolution
Place de la Révolution
The square acquired its name in 1889 when the proposed Place Centrale was refused. The fountain was built in 1903
after local inhabitants requested nearby access to drinking water.
The fountain comprises a basin out of which rises an obelisk bearing a palm leaf topped with a bust of the Republic's
figurehead, Marianne. At the time, anti-clerical members of the public said that the church of St Michel, which stands
on the edge of the square, was turning its back on the Republic to avoid looking at Marianne.
Fountain and Washhouse
Rue Trez-Castel
After 30 years of waiting, the local residents' requests for a source of drinking water were finally granted in 1882, when
this fountain was erected. At that time, the lower part served as a drinking trough. The washhouse is the only public
one of its kind still remaining in Salon.
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Mossy Fountain
Place Crousillat
Place Crousillat used to be called Place des Arbres, and enjoyed the advantages of a fountain as early as the 16th century. In 1765, the
town decided to replace the existing fountain, commissioning Maurice Bernus for the task. He sculpted the present-day Grande
Fontaine, which was installed in 1775. Now hidden by a thick covering of moss, the fountain is topped by two bowls, the larger of
which is decorated with four masks spouting water and framed by four lion heads. Commonly known as the Mossy Fountain
because of its mossy coating, it is the very heart of the town and as such, has become synonymous with the name of Salon.
EUROPEAN HERITAGE DAYS
Salon de Provence celebrates our European Heritage Days every third
weekend in September by organising free entry to a number of places
of interest, including the Town Hall, archives, museums and monuments.
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LATE OPENINGS - MUSEUMS -
Every third Saturday in May, the museums of Salon open at
6pm for free evening visits.
FURTHER INFORMATION AND RESERVATION DETAILS ARE
AVAILABLE FROM THE TOURIST OFFICE
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Puits du Mouton Fountain
Rue Kennedy
There used to be a well dating back to 1704 where the fountain stands today. However, when the road was cobbled in
1761, the well was transformed into a fountain for the benefit of the residents. It was enlarged in 1895 and today the
water pours from four lion-head masks.
Louis Blanc Fountain
Place Louis Blanc
The square was used as a depot for olive husks, with a mill nearby. The fountain is believed to date back to 1770. It is
the same design as the Mossy Fountain with two tiered bowls, although these, too, are now covered by moss.
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Three Fountains
Cours Carnot, Cours Victor Hugo & Cours Gimon
Built in 2007, when the streets of the town centre were widened, these three fountains are situated in front of the Arts
and Trades Association near the Mossy Fountain, on the Cours Victor Hugo, and in front of the Town Hall. They
symbolise the Adam de Craponne Canal, which followed the line of the moat surrounding the ramparts, under what
are today's streets.
Multi-Jet Fountain
Place du Général de Gaulle
The square was built in 1878 when it was known as Place Thiers, after the Marseilles freedom fighter, Alphonse
Thiers. The animal market took place here. In 1900, the town lined the square with plane trees, installing benches and
a bandstand where people would gather to listen to music and dance. The multi-jet fountain replaced the bandstand
in 1963.
Portail Coucou Fountain
Place Porte Coucou
This small fountain stands against the wall of what used to be the St Joseph Sanctuary. Built in 1860, the sanctuary served as
a girls' boarding school until 1905, when France became a secular state. It then became a boys' school.
In 1942, it was also a "cultural centre" and the birthplace of the Salon resistance. However, when the Germans invaded the
region, Salon was occupied and the building requisitioned by German troops. After the war, the building resumed its role as
a non-religious youth centre.
Take a stroll around town during the Easter and Summer Holidays
See Salon-de-Provence through different eyes! Discover its treasures, look behind the scenes, meet people who are passionate about
what they do and admire their expertise… You'll receive the warmest of welcomes!
FURTHER INFORMATION AND RESERVATION DETAILS ARE
AVAILABLE FROM THE TOURIST OFFICE
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MONUMENTS
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Empéri Castle
Standing on the rocky Puech hilltop, Empéri Castle dominates the Crau Plain, and is one of the oldest fortresses in
Provence. This outstanding example of 13th-16th century military architecture served as the residence for the
archbishops of Arles under the suzerainty of the Emperors of the Romano-German Empire, to which it owes the
name Empéri. In the 19th century, the castle was used as a barracks. The Empéri Museum today houses one of the
finest public collections of French military uniforms, weapons and equipment in the world. (see also page 15).
> Check for visiting times.
Church of Saint-Michel
Built at the start of the 13th century, the church of St Michel was subsequently modified, giving rise to its contrasting
Romanesque exterior and Gothic interior. The tympanum above the main entrance depicts the Easter lamb above which
Archangel St Michael can be seen laying low the forces of evil, in the form of a serpent. The church continued to undergo
modifications, including the 15th century addition of a belfry. The church bell kept the time until the 17th century.
> Check for visiting times.
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Clock Tower
The clock tower, which was built in the 17th century where a medieval gate had previously stood, replaced the bell of
St Michel's church for timekeeping. Facing town there is a sundial with the days of the week, while another side shows
the lunar calendar. The tower's exposure to the Mistral wind was a determining factor in its location in order to
optimise the distance over which the clock strikes could be heard.
Collegiate Church of Saint-Laurent
The Archbishop of Arles, Jean de Cardonne, commissioned the building of this Provencal Gothic-style church in
1344. It gained its status as a collegiate church in 1499, but stood outside the town walls until the 16th century.
Michel of Nostredame, the famous doctor and astrophile is buried here.
> Check for visiting times.
Bourg-Neuf Tower
This is one of the last remaining ramparts dating back to the 12th century. It still bears the gunshot marks left by the
League's soldiers. To the left of the door are marks made by the restraints of prisoners exposed to the mockery of the
crowds. The tower also contains the figure of a black virgin whom women implored during epidemics of the plague and
when giving birth.
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Town Hall
Place de l'hôtel de ville
The Town Hall was built in the Classical style in 1655 where the communal house (an earlier name for town hall) had
previously stood. During construction, an opening was made in the rampart through to the unwalled part of the
town. Two figures representing Temperance and Prudence frame the first-floor balcony.
> Check for visiting times.
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House of Nostradamus
Rue Nostradamus
The house where Nostradamus lived from 1547 until his death in 1566, has been a museum about his life and works
since 1992. It is here that he wrote his famous work Centuries, predicting as far into the future as 3797. (see also page 15).
Chapel Door of the Capucine Convent
Le Septier, rue Lafayette
In 1586, six Capucine monks settled in Salon during an outbreak of the plague, bringing comfort and assistance to the
afflicted. The convent was destroyed during the revolution and the chapel used as a barn for storing wheat. The name
Le Septier comes from a now obsolete word for a measure of volume.
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Door of the Ursuline Convent
Rue Lafayette
In 1634, the municipality gave a plot of land to some Ursuline nuns from a convent in Arles. The nuns dedicated
themselves to teaching the girls of Salon. However, like so many other convents during the Revolution, it was broken
up and sold back to the municipality. Today, the Monoprix department store building is all that remains.
Crousillat House
Place Crousillat
This was the home of the famous 19th century Provencal poet, Antoine Blaise Crousillat, of whom Frederic Mistral
spoke so highly.
The façade of the building is decorated with sculpted ears of wheat framing a beehive, which was the title of one of
Crousillat's collections of poems. (see also page 13).
Tower of Galagaspe/Babylon
Place Galagaspe
The tower of Galagaspe/Babylon also dates back to the 12th century, like Bourg-Neuf. However, Galagaspe is a semicircular
watchtower which served to defend the approaches to its side of the ramparts, whereas Bourg-Neuf is square
and gave access to and from the fortified part of Salon.
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Old Silk Factory
Rue C. Pelletan - les Portes ouvertes -
This plot of land formed part of a larger parcel where the 18th century silk factory once stood. Owned respectively by
Seas and Villard silk merchants, the business prospered until the Revolution. The factory was converted into a silk
mill in 1847, then broken up to become a house and inn and later a shop with soap drying tray.
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19th CENTURY HERITAGE
Villas and Castles
The economy expanded rapidly following the Franco-Prussian war in 1870. The construction of the railway station allowed a
profitable trade in olive oil and soap to develop, and Salon prospered. Wealthy merchants spent their money on building
splendid houses, and new neighbourhoods sprung up along wide avenues mainly to the south and west of the town.
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Arts & Trades Association
Rue des fileuses de soie
Founded in 1842, the Arts & Trades Association (Cercle des Arts et Métiers) met at leading local merchants' houses
before finally acquiring its own building. Even then, although the building itself was erected in 1886, it only became
the property of the association in 1894.
> Check for visiting times.
Armand Theatre
Boulevard Nostradamus
Financed by Etienne Armand, a wealthy soap merchant with a passion for drama, the theatre was inaugurated in
1883. It became the property of the municipality on Armand's death.
Despite is rather sober exterior, the interior decoration is Italian in style.
> Check for visiting times.
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Roche Mansion
Boulevard Nostradamus
The Roche mansion was built in 1902 by a merchant called Pascal Boy, who sold the property in 1930 to an
industrialist by the name of Edouard Roche. He acquired the adjacent factory and extended the house, which is now
privately owned.
> The house is privately owned.
Louanes Chateau
Parc de la Légion d'honneur
Built in the mid-19th century, the original construction was a mas (traditional Provencal farmhouse). The owner sold
the farmhouse to Auguste Gaillard in 1880, who extended and transformed it into the Louanes Chateau.
In 1998, the municipality acquired the untended garden and turned it into the floral park, now known as the Parc de
la Légion d'Honneur.
> The house is privately owned.
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Ravoire Mansion
Boulevard de la République
Previously known as Villa La Colombe, the house was built in 1880 by a local industrialist, Pascal Anthime Ravoire.
At the front, there was a large courtyard and an extensive garden, which subsequently gave way to the annexe of a
bank.
> The house is privately owned.
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STATUES
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Monument to the Dead
Place Gambetta
Formerly known as Place de la Croix, the square was renamed Place Gambetta in 1883. The municipality decided to
erect a monument here, in the form of a fountain. Veterans of the Franco-Prussian war gifted a commemorative
bronze sculpture to the town, which was placed on top of the fountain and inaugurated on 28th June, 1903, by
Camille Pelletan.
Bust of Antoine Blaise Crousillat (1814-1899)
Place Crousillat
Crousillat was a contemplative poet who loved his town. His bronze bust was installed in the square in 1914, and
bears the inscription Farigoule (thyme). The decoration on the pedestal includes the town's coat of arms, olive
branches and two extracts from his works la Bresco (the Beehive) and l'Eissame (the Swarm).
Camille Pelletan (1846-1915)
Place de la Ferrage
A statue in honour of Camille Pelletan, Member of Parliament and Bouches du Rhone senator, was erected in 1922
when a committee commissioned Auguste Carli for the work. The statue was sculpted in Cassis stone. It initially
stood in Place Eugène Pelletan, and was inaugurated by Edouard Herriot on 2nd September, 1923.
In 1964, the Radical Party (of which Pelletan had been a prominent member) decided the statue was not in its
rightful place and requested it be moved. It was subsequently transferred to the Place de la Ferrage.
Adam de Craponne (1526-1576)
Place de l'Hôtel de ville
Having brought water to the town and region, Adam de Craponne was an understandably popular figure. From the
start of the 19th century, the public wanted to commemorate his life in some way. In 1817, the local council expressed
a wish to erect a monument in his honour in a public square to be planted with trees. The council voted for the
monument on 27th October, 1850 and the fountain, which stands in front of the Town Hall, was inaugurated in
1854. (see also page 13).
Nostradamus (1503-1566)
Place du Général de Gaulle
Joseph Ré, a student of sculpture and native of Salon, offered this statue to the town in 1867. At the start of the
century it topped a fountain which is no longer there. Nostradamus was buried at the convent that was situated in the
nearby rue des Cordeliers at that time. (see also page 13).
Nostradamus (1503-1566)
Place des Anciennes Halles
This bronze depicts Nostradamus holding different symbols. Sculpted by François Bouché, it was first installed at the
Arceau crossroads in 1966, where it was knocked over by a truck three years later. The municipality commissioned
another statue, which today stands on Avenue Guynemer. However, the original was restored in 1999 and is to be
found near the house where Nostradamus lived. (see also page 13).
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FAMOUS FIGURES IN THE CITY HALL
The registry office in the City Hall previously served as a boardroom. The beautiful, French-style ceiling and magnificent frescos were
painted by Maurice Bernus in 1784. It is registered as an historical monument.
> Check for visiting times.
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Adam de Craponne (1526-1576)
The famous hydraulics engineer, Adam de Craponne, diverted water from the Durance River to the Salon plain and
used it to power the town’s mills. He brought water to the town for the first time in 1559. This bust complements the
fountain named after him.
> You can also see a waxwork model of Adam de Craponne at the Grévin Museum of Provence. (see also page 12).
Michel de Nostredame (1503-1566)
Nostradamus was born in Saint-Rémy-de-
Provence, his name means “We give what is
ours”. He settled in Salon when he was 44 and
made his home there until his death in 1566.
He was first and foremost a doctor who
studied each disease and part of the body
according to the position of the stars and
planets. His study of astrology led him to write
his most famous work, Centuries, which was
published in 1555. (see also page 12 et 15).
Robert de Lamanon (1752-1787)
Auguste and Robert de Lamanon cast aside the
military and ecclesiastical career paths their
father had planned for them in favour of
exploring Europe in search of plants and
minerals. Although he had been elected First
Consul of Salon in 1785, Robert acted on a call
from Condorcet to join La Pérouse’s expedition
to the South Seas. He never returned.
Louis De Pontis d’Hurtis (1705- 1745)
Louis de Pontis d'Hurtis was a native of Salon and a naval officer, a lieutenant and knight of King Saint Louis. He
wrote a thesis on the capstan, which was included in the fifth volume of prizes awarded by the Academy of Sciences.
He died in Martinique aged 39. His portrait hangs in the registry office of the Town Hall.
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The Bailiff of Suffren (1726-1788)
Pierre André de Saint-Tropez was born in Saint
Cannat in 1726. Better known as the Bailiff of
Suffren, he grew up on the Richebois Estate in
Salon. He was the most famous French naval
officer of the 18th century, making a name for
himself against the English Navy in the conquest
of the Indies. He enjoyed a distinguished career,
first as Vice-Admiral and then as Ambassador of
the Order of Malta to the King of France.
> You can see his waxwork model at the Grévin Museum of
Provence.
César de Nostredame (1553-1631)
César was the eldest son of Nostradamus.
Born in Salon, he married Adam de
Craponne’s great niece and became First
Consul of Salon between 1598 and 1614.
He never had any children, and died in
1631.
… Also in the Portraits Room, you can see depictions of the geneologist Pierre d’Hozier (1592-1660), Jean de suffren
(1571-1641), et Jean Baptiste des Galois de Latour (1715-1802) who was the first president of the Provence
Parliament.
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OTHER SIGHTS
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Jean XXIII Square
Square Jean XXIII was the local cemetery until the Revolution, when the mayor had it transferred to Saint-Roch. A
monument featuring the Virgin Mary surrounded by Moses, Ezekiel, Isaiah and David was erected in the centre of the
square in 1867.
War Memorial - The Sublime Awakening by Eugene Piron
Cimetière Saint-Roch - Le sublime Réveil -
This memorial to those who fell in the First World War of 1914-1918 was sculpted from a solid piece of stone by
Eugene Piron in 1923. It represents an opening that seems to lead to a burial vault, with a bugle at its entrance
sounding "the sublime awakening".
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Place du Général de Gaulle
Ex. Place Thiers
The square was previously known as Place Thiers. The animal market that used to be held here was transferred to the
Place de la Liberté, which is now Place Morgan. In 1883, rue de la Jeu de Paume was built, linking Place Thiers to the
town centre. (See also Multi-Jet Fountain, in the Fountains section above.)
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Mock Renaissance Window
35, rue Moulin d'Isnard
This house was the property of the de Lamanon family, of which the famous 19th century naturalist and botanist,
Robert de Lamanon, was a member. The mock Renaissance porch and window, which were later additions, were
included on the additional list of historical monuments on 30th October, 1974.
Bandstand
Place des Martyrs
In 1993, this new bandstand was installed in the Place des Martyrs. One had been previously stood in Place du
Général de Gaulle. During the summer it’s a pleasant place with music Bands, concerts, danse shows…
Aeroplane Wing
Place du Général de Gaulle
Inaugurated on 14th June, 1987, Alain Joriot's sculpture marked the 50th anniversary of Salon's Air Force Pilot
Training School.
The work captures the essence of an aeroplane, with its wing and engine. The baby birds in their nest represent the not
yet fully-fledged pilots, known as chicks in the French Air Force!
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Why not visit some superb
examples of bories (Provencal
dry stone shelters used by
shepherds) in the hills of the
Massif du Tallagard!
Further information and a
ramblers' guide are available
from the Tourist Office
Nostradamus Fresco
Montée André Viallat
This fresco was inspired by an engraving by Christian Dietrich (1712 - 1774), and painted by the Miami Workshop in
1985.
Patrouille de France Roundabout
South-East Side of Salon
The centrepiece of the roundabout is a 1956 Fouga Magister plane previously used for training pilots. To lighten the
originally three-ton plane, its engine, controls, flight board, landing gear and other equipment were removed, reducing
its weight by half. It was then placed on a four-ton stand with concrete foundations four metres deep.
The roundabout is named after France's national aerobatics team. Inaugurated on 1st April, 1998, it symbolises the
close ties between the town and the Airforce Pilot Training School.
Jean Moulin (1899-1943) Memorial
Route Nationale 538
This stunning statue is the work of sculptor Pierre Courbier. Standing on the 538 trunk road towards Lamanon, it is
probably the department's most impressive memorial dedicated to the Resistance leader, Jean Moulin. The statue was
placed roughly where Jean Moulin is thought to have parachuted in after flying back from England on 1st January,
1942. Having met General de Gaulle there, he returned to France with the intention of uniting the three main
branches of the French resistance.
Nostradamus Statue
Avenue Guynemer
This aluminium bronze statue of Nostradamus symbolises the three elements that were most important to him: fire,
air, and earth. The statue stands nine metres high and weighs three tons. Inaugurated on 13th October, 1979, it was
taken down on 16th December 1986 because it was close to collapsing. Once three cubic metres of cement had been
poured inside it to strengthen the statue, it was returned to its original place, on 17th May, 1988.
Museums
Free with your
Empéri Museum, Théodore Jourdan Room
Château de l'Empéri, montée du Puech
Tel. 04 90 44 72 80 / 04 90 56 22 36
- October 1st to April 15
> Opening times: Tuesday to Sunday, from 1.30pm to 6pm
Closed on Mondays and some holidays.
- April 16th to September 30th
> Opening times: Tuesday to Sunday, from 9.30am to midday,
and from 2pm to 6pm. Closed on Mondays and some holidays.
15
House of Nostradamus
Rue Nostradamus
Tel. 04 90 56 64 31
> Opening times: Mon - Fri 9am - 12 noon and 2pm - 6pm.
Weekends: 2pm - 6pm.
Grévin Waxworks Museum of Provence
Place des Centuries
Tel. 04 90 56 36 30
> Opening times: Mon - Fri 9am - 12 noon & 2pm - 6pm.
Weekends: 2pm - 6pm.
Marseilles Soap Museum
Savonnerie Marius Fabre, avenue Paul Bourret
Tel. 04 90 53 24 77
> Opening times: Mon - Fri 8.30am - 12 noon & 2pm - 5.30pm.
A brochure with further information on Salon's museums is available from the Tourist Office.

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