Salon-de-Provence
The attractively named town of Salon-de-Provence is found in the centre of the Bouches-du-Rhone department of Provence, midway between Arles and Aix-en-Provence.
Whichever direction you approach from you will be struck by the olive plantations that are scattered across the surrounding hills and have formed the basis of the towns renowned olive oil industry for the last 600 years.
Salon-de-Provence is an attractive town, accessed by one of the original gateways through the walls that once defended the town.
There are medieval buildings to admire in the streets around the centre, and pretty open squares. En-route around the town you will see the 'mossy fountain' - which looks more like a stunted tree or a giant green toadstool than a fountain (more correctly known as La Grande Fontaine) and the 17th century clocktower.
Within the town you can also visit a small museum dedicated to Nostradamus, fortune teller extraordinaire, who lived in Salon-de-Provence in the 16th century.
Perhaps the main attraction in Salon-de-Provence is the Chateau de l'Emperi. The castle was at one time the residence of the Arles archbishops, and is now a large military museum.
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Places to visit near Salon-de-Provence, France
Explore places of interest within about 70 kilometres on a map at places near Salon-de-Provence.
Some places to visit within 30 km: 
31 km: Bonnieux (beautiful Luberon village) 29 km: Lacoste (Marquis de Sade village in Luberon) 22 km: Luberon Natural Park (Scenic highlight) 26 km: Marseille airport (airport) 26 km: Martigues (town) 24 km: Menerbes (Most beautiful village)
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