Places of interest

135 hectare park laid out in the 19th century. 138,000 trees, from the nearby forest of Crécy, were planted as part of the whole. Lower down, near the lake crossed by the river Maye, ruins have been reconstructed to form an ancient castle.

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.

Anne likes a challenge - in this case growing saffron ... in Picardy (!) This lovely mauve flower appears overnight and only lasts 24 hours. An unusual visit during which you can discover the 'red treasure' of the Baie de Somme ... and tasty too: saffron cordial, saffron biscuits ...

It's THE place to go for Amiens night life but that's not all. In the daytime you can stroll along the banks of the Somme, through narrow cobbled streets and enjoy seeing the smart and colourful little houses. Stop off at a café terrace to admire the Cathedral, have dinner in a riverside restaurant.

Museum with archaeological collections from Pre-history to the Middle Ages.