en.infoglobe.cz » France, departement Somme – Around Amiens

France, departement Somme – Around Amiens

Published: 1.9.2021
Amiens is situated on the Somme River 120 kilometers north from Paris. This amicable city is home to one of the oldest skyscrapers in Europe and is surrounded by peaceful rural landscape. City's location is favorable for its mild weather, yet percipitations are higher than in other parts of the country.

We leave the city for the next time. Today, we explore the surroundings. The region around Amiens saw some heavy fights during the both of the world wars. In 1918, the battle of Amiens commenced the hundred-day offensive which concluded with Germany's capitulation. Two years prior to that, the surroundings of Amiens became a theater to one of the bloodiest battles of history – the Battle of the Somme. It was in this very battle when tanks were used in a battle for the first time. About three million men fought in the battle which lasted from the beginning of July to mid-November. Over one million men died.

Abbatiale Saint-Pierre de Corbie   hřbitov vojáků padlých v bitvě u Sommy

One hundred years later, a memorial trail was established to guide visitors through what once was a battlefield. There are memorials devoted to various nations that participated in the battle. In addition to that, visitors can see two museums. Musée Somme 1916 is rather an unconventional one. It brings closer the day-to-day life of soldiers in trenches. Various weapons and items of daily use are on display such as talismans or souvenirs which belonged to soldiers. The last section of the museum shows trenches at night including sounds of battle, and lights.

Musee Somme 1916

The other museum, Péronne Historial de la Grande Guerre, is housed inside old medieval castle. This museum focuses on the Great War in general. Like the museum before, here you also get a peak on the hard life of soldiers, the societies of the three major war nations, and the war time politics.

Péronne Historial de la Grande Guerre

Samara Grand Parc Naturel de la Prehistoire is different type of sight. This open air museum is about 15 kilometers from Amiens. It takes you back in time from the 21st century deep into the Prehistoric era. On its 25 hectars you will see the dawn of humanity, and learn and try how they made fire, or hunt.

Samara Grand Parc Naturel de la Prehistoire

Corbie town is another interesting place about 17 kilometers from Amines. The reason why tourists like it is Abbatiale Saint-Pierre de Corbie, a monumental Gothic-style church. The church was built on the foundations of a 6th century abbey. Its two belfries rise as high as 55 meters, the main vaulted aisle is 36 meters long.

GPS: (Corbie) 49°54'22.4"N 2°30'42.3"E

 

Text: Maxim Kucer

Photos: Wikipedia.org, Wikimedia Commons: agracier, Raimond Spekking, Bodoklecksel, Paul Hermans, PaulParis2010



Discussion at the article (0)


Related Articles

France, Paris – A Quick Visit of the City I
Published: 12.7.2015
I intended to make a trip somewhere. So I surfed on the internet to find out about my options. After while I made the decision. Paris! This trip would be short but the program would be interesting.

France, Departement Somme – Amiens II
Published: 15.9.2021
On this day, we visit the heart of Deparament Amiens for the last time.

France, Departement Somme – Amiens I
Published: 8.9.2021
Last time we explored what interesting is around Amiens. Today we get to the city itself. Amiens is a medium sized city of 130 thousand. And 30 thousand students studying there make the city look young.

France, Departement Nord – Lille II
Published: 19.8.2022
Last time we ceased our tour de Lille at Notre-Dame de la Treille. Let leave it for now and go down Rue de la Monnaie lined by amazing historic houses until we reach Rue Princesse. There we turn right to Maison natale Charles de Gaulle. Those of you who speak French a bit might have an idea what this place is. It is the house of birth of one of the most famous Frenchmen of all time – Charles de Gaulle.

France, Departament Nord – Lille I
Published: 12.8.2022
The town of Lille is situated at the border with Belgium. Allegedly, it was founded in the mid-7th century as told by the legend of Lyderic and Phinaert.

France, French Riviera I: The Troops of St Tropez’s Famous District – VIDEO
Published: 22.9.2021
Old maritime and fishermen tradition, delicious vine, friendly French, beautiful weather, blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea… All of this lure in millions to rest from worries while getting some of the southern energy. The French Riviera is not the cheapest area in Europe yet it is worth it. You wont be disappointed.

France, Brittany – The Land of Megaliths, Celtic Culture, and Raging Atlantic
Published: 18.4.2019
Would you like to visit a place full of breathtaking natural beauty and interesting culture on your travels, set out in the wilderness, drift away with the catchy rhythms of traditional music and culinary specialties, but do not want to travel too far? That Europe is said to be too civilized? I will tell you the truth. Simply go and visit Brittany.

France, Paris – Quick Trip in the City II
Published: 19.7.2015
Immediately after seeing the Luxembourg Gardens we headed to the world famous Sorbonna University. Cardinal Richelieu himself took care of its development. for he financed its reconstruction, and he transformed once college for poor students to an important hub of education.

France, Paris – A Quick Visit of the City III
Published: 26.7.2015
Our Sunday schedule seems great. Upon the breakfast we leave the hotel, give a ride to some tourists to Paris for their individual schedule, and then head to Giverna. The town is known for the fact that Claude Monet once worked there. It is charming, especially on a sunny day.

France, Bouches-du-Rhône – Arles
Published: 16.6.2017
Have you read Lust for Life by Irving Stone? Do you know details of van Gogh's life? Arles is a city closely linked to the life of the famous painter. Van Gogh spent his last years here. You can follow his footsteps.


Related Photogallery

France – Fragments of This Beautiful Country
France (the French Republic), a country mostly located in western Europe. The official language i...

France, Paris: The City of Inspiration
Anyway you go in French metropolis you see history personified in fabulous architecture. Butiques...

Place

Czech republic

Partners:

We were awarded the certificate even thanks to you!

Dôveryhodná firma 2017

 

Guide:

Important Information:

Information and warnings on travelling abroad is to be found HERE.

Mobile application:

aplikácia Infoglobe

stiahnuť zadarmo pre Androidstiahnuť zadarmo pre iPhone

 

 

Today:friday 29. 3. 2024
Holiday:Taťána
Today:
friday 29.3.
6 °C
Tomorrow:
saturday 30.3.
11 °C

TIP: INFOGLOBE app is available for your device, download HERE.

X

TIP: INFOGLOBE app is available for your device, download HERE.

X