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Provence Secrets
Saint-Remy-Provence is known for many things: Its beautiful, old medieval town, which is where Van Gogh was a recluse because of the remains of Galum. But this place is mostly known for being the birthplace of history's greatest visionary: Nostradamus. It's interesting that there's a museum about his life in another city (Salon de Provence), but in his hometown there's no more than a plaque commemorating his birth, along with a beautiful portrait and one of the most beautiful fountains in the town. We were engrossed as we walked through the pedestrian streets. There was a pretty amazing store that caught my attention and suddenly, a small sign with an arrow indicating: "Maison birthplace of Nostradamus".
What??? This is what happens to me when I don't plan trips. Sometimes these little places escape me. The rue Hoche runs parallel to the remains of the wall of the fifteenth century, but its real charm lies in being the birthplace of one of the most recognized worldwide. Then you realize that there are streets, shops, restaurants, hotels and fonts with your name and suddenly fall. How many secrets in store for us this amazing province?
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