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Salon-de-Provence
France, officially the French Republic, is a country whose metropolitan territory is located in Western Europe and comprises various overseas islands and territories which are located in other regions. Metropolitan France extends from the Mediterranean Sea to the English Channel and the North Sea, and from the Rhine to the Atlantic Ocean. At 674,843 square kilometres, France is the world's 40th-largest country after Myanmar. France is a member of The European Union and Paris is the capital of this nation. The sole official language of France is French. Since prehistoric times, France has been a crossroads of trade, migrations, and invasions.
Salon-de-Provence is a town and commune of the Bouches-du-Rhone department in southeastern France. 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 before Christian era. The population of Salon-de-Province is 37,129. 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.
The castle, which was the biggest in Province during the twelfth and thirteenth 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.
Bouches-du-Rhone is a department in the south of France named after the mouth of the Rhone River. Bouches-du-Rhone was one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790. It was created from part of the former province of Provence and the principalities of Orange, Martigues, and Lambesc.
A city known for its historic myths and traditions, scenic beauty, luxurious hotels and cottages, Salon-de-Provence is one of the favorite holiday destinations for most of the vacation lovers.
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