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La Maison de Nostradamus

Museum dedicated to Nostradamus

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This museum in the old town of Salon de Provence is dedicated to Nostradamus, who was most famously known for his predictions about the future.

He was born in St Remy and later moved to Salon de Provence where he died in 1566.

The museum is dedicated to his life, which he spent looking at medicine, astrology, pharmacology and philosophy.

There are permanent and temporary exhibits to see and an audio guided tour is available in five different languages French, English, German, Italian and Spanish as well as a bookshop.

When to come

The museum is open all year. Monday to Friday from 09:00 - 12:00 and 14:00 to 18:00. On Saturdays & Sundays from 14:00 - 18:00.

How to get passes

Entry to the museum costs around 5 euros for adults and is free on the 1st Sunday of each month.

Location

Map of the surrounding area

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