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Salon-de-Provence
Spend 1–2 days in Salon-de-Provence to see Nostradamus Museum and the Grévin museum; easy day‑trip from Aix or Marseille.
Salon-de-Provence is a small historic town in Bouches-du-Rhône, best explored in a half‑day to two days; main sights are clustered around the old walls and are reachable by foot or local bus.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat)
- Airport
- MRS
- Nights
- 1–2
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- France and Monaco ↗France has run temporary identity checks at its internal Schengen land borders since 2015; carry a passport or EU/EEA national ID on trains and buses from Italy, Spain, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland and Luxembourg.
- France and Monaco ↗Nights in France and Monaco draw on the same Schengen 90-in-180-day allowance as the rest of the area; Monaco does not reset or pause it.
- France ↗France is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors' fingerprints and photo at the first Schengen border, and further pre-travel authorisation rules are being introduced.
- France ↗TGV (including the low-cost Ouigo) and Intercités night trains need a seat reservation: a rail pass alone does not let you board.
- France ↗Paris, Lyon and other large cities run low-emission zones that require a Crit'Air sticker on cars; check before you drive a hire car or your own car into a city.
- France ↗Carry your passport or national ID card: police can ask for identification, and hotels register foreign guests.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Salon-de-Provence17 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Salon-de-Provence, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).France-wide
- SIM or eSIMOrange, SFR, Bouygues Télécom and Free sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at tabacs; ID is required to register.France-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere unless signed otherwise.France-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Service is included; leave 5–10% in cash for good service.France-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.France-wide
- SafetySalon-de-Provence is generally safe; stay alert in crowded markets and keep an eye on personal belongings, especially on public transport.
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- RestroomsParis has free automatic public toilets (sanisettes); elsewhere use cafés (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €0.50–1 (≈ US$1–2).France-wide
- Emergency numbers17 police · 18 fire and ambulance · 112 General emergency (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany national museums close on Monday (Orsay, Versailles, Rodin) or Tuesday (Louvre, Pompidou's temporary sites).France-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportMRS Marseille Provence Airport (Bus or train about 45 min to Salon).
- Getting aroundLocal bus from Place Morgan; most attractions within walking distance of the historic centre.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per person€30 (≈ US$35)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per room€180 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €55 (≈ US$65) · Mid €85 (≈ US$100) · High €130 (≈ US$160)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- MRS Marseille Provence Airport (Bus or train about 45 min to Salon)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Feb
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13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Mar
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16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Care
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Care
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
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22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Dec
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13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep. Mixed: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C) low), wettest Jan (6 rain days), driest Jun (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Salon-de-Provence: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
6 rd
Feb
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
5 rd
Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
5 rd
Apr
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
4 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
2 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
2 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
2 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
3 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5 rd
Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
6 rd
Dec
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Local bus from Place Morgan; most attractions within walking distance of the historic centre.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Aix-en-Provence
goDoor to door: ≈45 min total
Regional train from Salon station, about 30 min
Historic centre and markets
Marseille
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Train or bus, about 45 min
Port city and Old Port
Avignon
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 15 min
Train, about 1 h
Papal palace and bridge
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
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verify accommodation options in town centre
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €55–70 (≈ US$65–85) excl. bed
- Mid
- €85–110 (≈ US$100–130) excl. bed
- High
- €130–180 (≈ US$160–250) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hostel dorm bed1 × 1 night × €45 | €45 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × €85 | €85 |
| Train Salon‑Marseille round‑trip1 × €18 · check | €18 |
| eSIM data for a week1 × €15 · check | €15 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €16 |
| Trip total≈ €179 per person per day, bed included | €179≈ US$250 |
2026 estimate in euros; transport and accommodation excluded
Watch out
Safety
- Museum opening hours vary in summer; check before visiting
- Free entry to museums on the first Sunday each month
- Patrouille de France base is not open to the public
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 17
- Fire and ambulance
- 18
- General emergency
- 112
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À cette adresse, s’il vous plaîtTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police17
- Fire and ambulance18
- General emergency112
Embassy
US consulate in Marseille; French police 112 for emergencies.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Train Salon‑Marseille: about €12 (≈ US$14) one way, 45 min (check)
- Local bus within Salon: ≈ €1.5 per ride
Say or show
- Excusez‑moi / Pardon — Excuse me / Sorry (excusez‑moi / pardon)
- Merci — Thank you (merci)
- C’est combien ? — How much is it? (sayt kombyen)
- Où sont les toilettes ? — Where is the bathroom? (oo sohn lay twahlet)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Salon-de-Provence. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Jul–Aug (heat) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in Salon for a relaxed museum visit
- Combine with a day in Aix or Avignon for a regional loop
Sources
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