Neighbourhood guide
Visiting Salon-de-Provence on foot from La Réserve
Our house on place de l'Hôtel de Ville sits in the heart of the historic centre. Every landmark of Nostradamus's town is only a few minutes' walk away. Here is what to see.
Sights in the historic centre
Château de l'Empéri
Landmark · 3 min walk
Once the residence of the archbishops of Arles, this fortress towers over the old town. It is one of the largest castles in Provence and now houses a museum.
Maison de Nostradamus
Museum · 2 min walk
Nostradamus lived in this house from 1547 until his death in 1566 and wrote his Prophecies here. It is now a museum devoted to his life.
Tour de l'Horloge
Landmark · 3 min walk
Built in the 17th century on the site of an old town gate, the tower is crowned by a wrought-iron bell cage. It is the symbolic gateway to old Salon.
Fontaine Moussue
Landmark · 3 min walk
Covered in moss and limestone deposits, this 18th-century mushroom-shaped fountain is the most photographed sight in Salon.
Église Saint-Michel
Landmark · 2 min walk
A 13th-century Romanesque church in the heart of the lanes, steps from our house, with a typically Provençal open bell gable.
Collégiale Saint-Laurent
Landmark · 6 min walk
This large Provençal Gothic church from the 14th–15th centuries holds the tomb of Nostradamus.
Marché du mercredi (Place Morgan)
Market · 7 min walk
Every Wednesday morning the big market gathers local growers, olive oil, cheeses, soaps and Provençal fabrics.
Gare SNCF
Transport · 14 min walk
Regional trains to Marseille, Avignon and Aix: ideal for exploring Provence without a car.
Interactive neighbourhood map
Tips for your visit
- Come on a Wednesday morning for the big Provençal market on place Morgan.
- The old town is best explored on foot: leave the car and wander the lanes around the Empéri.
- In the evening, the café terraces of place de l'Hôtel de Ville come alive.
Stay in the heart of Salon-de-Provence
Six Deluxe apartments in a Provençal house, two minutes from Nostradamus's house.