Country fairs

Salon of Provence
Salon-of-Provence, bien dans sa peau city average, has a situation geographically in the heart of major routes communication.Cette town with a strong market is imbued with spirituality as evidenced by the Eglise Saint-Michel, the beautiful collegiate church of Saint-Laurent and Castle Empéri. The latter houses a museum that holds the most important collections of art and military history in Europe.
Salon-de-Provence was home at the time of the Renaissance, brilliant minds. Adam pencils, water engineer, diverted the waters of the Durance and Salon for irrigating its region. Michel de Nostredame says Nostradamus, which you can visit the authentic home. Also, other famous people of Provence are presented in Grevin Museum of Provence. The Musée de Salon et de la Crau traces the history and present regional arts and traditions of Provence. Salon was in the early 20th century one of the capitals of international trade in oils and soap. One can still visit 2 soap artisanal activity. A Salon, festive time and tradition combine with happiness and friendliness. In the summer period of high festivals, all colors, all cultural emotions are at your fingertips: outdoor concerts, theater, gospel, chamber music, Reconstitution Historique "the Nostradamiques.

Sandeel in Provence
Built on a rocky outcrop, overlooking the plain irrigated by the Canal Crayons, Lançon de Provence is a very old village provençal character, situated beside the National 113. Sandeels has a rich architectural heritage: the medieval castle of the 11th century, remains of three ramparts of the 13th, 14th and 16th centuries remain where several rounds of different architectural styles. Several pages of history of Provence are remembered, wandering its streets and alleys (Ward Marone), in its many buildings of medieval and Renaissance eras, church of the 14th and 17th centuries, the house called "Templar" or hotel Foresta built in the 16th century in the Renaissance.

Cornillon-Confoux
1191 inhabitants
Cornillon-Confoux, village of origin celto-ligure, is located 10 km from Salon de Provence. Walking along its "baou" you can admire a unique and exceptional on the Etang de Berre, the Alpilles, the Luberon, the Mont Ventoux, the Ste Victoire and of course the country fairs and valley the Touloubre. Built on a rocky outcrop, Cornillon-Confoux is away from major cities, while remaining close to roads and highways. An ideal destination for those seeking rest and relaxation.

Saint-Chamas
Inhabitants 6661.
Saint-Chamas, typically Provençal village stretches in the sun between the hills planted with pine trees and the pond of Berre dance where fishing boats and pleasure craft. This small city with a rich history has many buildings and points of view are worth the detour

Grans
Grans, located 4 km southwest of Salon de Provence, is a town of 3860 people, spread over 2760 hectares, located between Crau and Touloubre, mainly rural and consists of meadows (hay Crau), surrounded by hedges . Grans, mentioned since the 10th century, likely from the Latin granum (grain), has counted up to 12 wheat mills in the 19th century. Today he remains active, a flour mill and an oil mill. The center of the village is steeped in history. It has preserved its character with its typical Provencal houses, squares and circular ring which indicates the presence of walls until the 17th century. It is crossed by the Touloubre, winding river bordered by cliffs and dominated by the archaeological site of Oppidum Baumajour. Uncaptured two sources are listed in the village: "the great Fontaine," The source of Canebière "that feeds the fountain Mary-Rose.