The museum’s collection, housed in the Château de l’Empéri , illustrate the history of the French army from the reign of Louis XIV to 1918. The fine architecture of the rooms highlights the 10,000 pieces on display, including uniforms, harnesses, fl..

The collegial church is an excellent example of France’s meridional Gothic style. In addition to the tomb of the great man, you can see a polychrome Deposition of the Cross, a 15C monolith.

Born in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence in 1503, after travelling widely in Europe and the East, Nostradamus spent the last 19 years of his life in Salon. It was after retiring that this doctor turned to astrological (and meteorological) predictions. His care..

The museum houses 15 paintings evoking the history and legends of Provence, from the wedding of Gyptis and Protis to modern times.

This gate opposite the town hall is a vestige of the former ramparts.

Empéri refers to the Germanic Roman Empire, and several sovereigns stayed in this residence. Its construction took from the 10C to the 13C and a Renaissance gallery was added in the 16C. St Catherine Chapel, the salle d’honneur and also around th..

An elegant 17C town hall with two corner turrets and a sculpted balcony. On the square stands a statue of engineer Adam de Craponne (1527-1576), who fertislised the region by building a canal that drew water from the Durance.

The church boasts a handsome bell cot and sculpted tympanum over the door.

This museum presents the natural world, traditional activities (ovine-rearing, soap-making), popular devotions and naturalised birds in dioramas.