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Outings in the Somme : the must-sees like Amiens Cathedral or Marquenterre Bird Sanctuary. Learn about our local heritage, museums, memorials, gardens, etc...

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Parks and Gardens

Association pour la Protection et la Sauvegarde des Hortillonnages

AMIENS

Cultivated since ancient times by the 'Hortillons'`(marsh market gardeners), these astonishing gardens are THE wonder of Amiens. Just imagine a 300 hectare maze of water and plots of land (which seem to float) right in the middle of town! They can only be accessed by boat.Tours every pm april to oct
01 April 2021 to 31 October 2021

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Exploring natural places

Réserve de l'Etang Saint-Ladre à Boves

BOVES

This is one of France's smallest nature reserves but with great biodiversity! Peat digging (for fuel) in the 18th and 19th centuries created the landscape which we see today: little lakes in the place of meadows. There's a footpath, so it's easy to walk round.
01 January 2021 to 31 December 2021

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Crafts

Boulangerie Fréville

QUESNOY-LE-MONTANT

If you want to sample one of the best 'gâteaux battus' (traditional local brioche) in the Somme, then come along to the Boulangerie de Francis (Fréville). He uses his grandfather's recipe - it's a family affair. And Francis' little secret? Using only natural ingredients.
01 January 2021 to 31 December 2021

Bakery

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Crafts

Galerie d'Art - Salon de Thé

NOYELLES-SUR-MER

Pippa Darbyshire, originally from England, has chosen to live in Noyelles-sur-Mer... to paint the Baie! Why not stop off at her café/gallery which has become a meeting place for locals and artists? Enjoy a cup of tea (and some of her famous carrot cake) and some gentle banter.

Coffee, Beers, Cider

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Cathedrals, churches and abbeys

Abbaye de Valloires

ARGOULES

The only complete 18th century Cistercian abbey in France. Be sure to visit this gem of Baroque art, an outstanding site, combining monastic simplicity with the world of rococo: the organ case, hanging angels, high altar, drawing rooms with rocaille woodwork will all surprise you.
13 March 2021 to 14 November 2021

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Town visits

Cité Médiévale de Saint-Valery-sur-Somme

SAINT-VALERY-SUR-SOMME

Saint-Valery-sur-Somme is an enchanting medieval town, a haven of peace and quiet where you can stroll along narrow, cobbled streets winding around the church (with 2 naves!) and leading to a little secret garden. Great historical interest combined with a superb view over the Baie from the ramparts!
01 January 2021 to 31 December 2021

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Museums and places of interest

Cirque Jules Verne - Pôle National Cirque et Arts de la Rue

AMIENS

Officially opened by Jules Verne in 1889, the municipal Circus was a centre for cultural life in Amiens and a notable forerunner for architecture in the new century (the 20th!), combining stone, glass and iron!

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Crafts, Local products

L'Escargotière du Marquenterre

SAINT-QUENTIN-EN-TOURMONT

A truly unusual visit during which you can find out about the French national dish (snails), their anatomy, predators, life in snail beds .... and youngsters can watch the puppet show featuring Phil the Snail! Don't miss the shop selling snail saucisson and tapenade (yes, not joking).
01 January 2021 to 31 December 2021

Snails

Agriculture-Horticulture-livestock-culture

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Hâble d'Ault et sa Réserve Ornithologique

CAYEUX-SUR-MER

The Hâble d’Ault is a unique coastal site, to the south of the Baie de Somme (its big sister), just where the cliffs begin to rise. This old lagoon is protected from the open sea by a narrow and fragile bank of pebbles. It's a first class bird sanctuary and a great place for walks.
01 January 2021 to 31 December 2021

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