Somme places to visit and attractions
Below you can explore some of the most popular highlights and places of interest in the Somme department of Picardy. See also our Somme travel guide
Abbeville
Abbeville makes a pleasant detour when you are exploring the Baie de Somme region, in particular to see the Collegiale Church of Saint-Vulfran See guide
Amiens
As well as the remarkabe gothic style cathedral which attracts most visitors, Amiens also has several other sites of interest and museums See guide
Amiens Cathedral
The 13th century cathedral in Amiens is a fabulous example of gothic style architecture and the tallest cathedral in France See guide
Ault
Ault is a small seaside town near the chalk cliffs of the Opal coast. See guide
Fort-Mahon-Plage
Both the beach itself and the resort of Fort-Mahon-Plage are among the most popular coastal destinations in Picardy See guide
Le Crotoy
The long sandy beach is the main attraction in Le Crotoy, and the town is also very pleasant to explore See guide
Les Jardins de Maizicourt
Beautiful garden to visit in the Somme department in northern France See guide
Mers-les-Bains
Attractive seaside town with lots of Belle-Epoque villas See guide
Peronne
The town of Péronne is above all known for its impressive Museum commemorating life in the Somme during the First World War See guide
Saint-Riquier
The small Picardy village of Saint-Riquier includes an attractive benedictine abbey church, a belfry and other historic monuments See guide
Saint-Valery-sur-Somme
Saint-Valery-sur-Somme is one of the nicest towns in the region, especially the area around the harbour with the old fishermen cottages See guide
The Bay of the Somme
The Somme Bay is a large bay with a wide natural habitat See guide
Valloires abbey
Valloires abbey is an 18th century Cistercian abbey with formal gardens to explore See guideFor more information see the Somme guide
Market towns & days in Somme
all markets in morning unless otherwise stated
Abbeville: Thursday & Saturday
Albert: Saturday
Amiens: Thursday & Sunday & Saturday & all day
Cayeux-sur-Mer: Tuesday & Sunday & Friday
Corbie: Friday
Doullens: Thursday
Ham: Saturday
Le Crotoy: Tuesday (high season only)
Mers-les-Bains: Thursday & Monday
Montdidier: Thursday
Moreuil: Tuesday
Peronne: Saturday
Poix-de-Picardie: Sunday
Rosieres-en-Santerre: Tuesday
Roye: Friday
Rue: Saturday
Saint-Ouen: Sunday
Saint-Valery-sur-Somme: Sunday
Tourist attractions to visit in Somme
The following sites have received official "tourist classifications"...
4* Towns in Bloom
Forest-l'Abbaye
Guyencourt-Saulcourt
Towns of Art and History
Amiens: See tourist guide
Sites of Natural Beauty
Baie d'Authie
Hâble-d'Ault
Hable-d'Ault
Parc du Marquenterre
Pointe du Hourdel
Secteur Sauvegardé (protected historical town centre)
Mers-les-Bains: See tourist guide
Listed 'Remarkable Gardens'
Herbarium des remparts
Jardin du château de Maizicourt
Jardins de Valloires
Le clos Alexandre
Parc du château de Digeon
Parc et roseraie du château de Rambures
Towns classified as Recommended Detours
Saint-Valery-sur-Somme: See tourist guide
UNESCO world heritage sites
Amiens Cathedral: See tourist guide
Beffroi d'Abbeville (Belfries of Belgium and France)
Beffroi d'Amiens (Belfries of Belgium and France): See tourist guide
Beffroi de Doullens (Belfries of Belgium and France)
Beffroi de Lucheux (Belfries of Belgium and France)
Beffroi de Rue (Belfries of Belgium and France)
Beffroi de Saint-Riquier (Belfries of Belgium and France)
Folleville église Saint-Jacques-le-Majeur-et-Saint-Jean-Baptiste (monuments on French pilgrim routes)
Grand Sites of France
Baie de Somme: See tourist guide