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Ailly-sur-Noye

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Ailly-sur-Noye - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Somme
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Located 15 km south of Amiens, Ailly-sur-Noye is served by the A1, A16 and A29 motorways, but also by train. Ailly-sur-Noye - ​​county town of 26 communes - is less than 2 hours from major cities such as Paris, Lille, Rouen, Brussels or London. In an area of ​​unspoiled nature and green spaces, Ailly-sur-Noye reveals an exceptional natural heritage for the practice of green tourism: hiking and mountain biking trails, lakes, ponds and rivers. At the heart of a history often eventful, Ailly-sur-Noye has kept through the centuries the testimony of his past life. Indeed, for more than 30 years, the local actors, all volunteers, tell in a live show the life of the people of Picardy Gaul in the second world war: a breathtaking sound and lights entitled "The Breath of the Earth".

Geographical information

MunicipalityAilly-sur-Noye
Postcode80250
Latitude49.7567720 (N 49° 45’ 24”)
Longitude2.3622730 (E 2° 21’ 44”)
AltitudeFrom 43m to 143m
Surface area25.35 km²
Population2817 inhabitants
Density111 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureAmiens (18.4 km, 22 min)
Insee code80010
IntercommunalityCC Avre Luce Noye
DepartmentSomme
TerritoryPicardy
RegionHauts-de-France

Nearest cities & towns

Jumel1 km (3 min)
Guyencourt-sur-Noye2.8 km (5 min)
Remiencourt3.3 km (4 min)
Louvrechy4 km (4 min)
Rouvrel4.6 km (6 min)
Chaussoy-Epagny4.7 km (8 min)
Estrées-sur-Noye5.3 km (5 min)
Dommartin5.8 km (7 min)
Chirmont6 km (9 min)
Cottenchy6.9 km (11 min)
Oresmaux7.1 km (9 min)
Sourdon7.3 km (8 min)
Thory7.8 km (8 min)
Grattepanche7.9 km (12 min)

Things to see and do

Successively in the hands of the houses of Boves then Vermandois and Breteuil, the seigniory of Ailly-sur-Noye will pass to the hands of Luxembourg whose most famous remains Jean de Luxembourg: his tomb is still in the current church.

The old church Saint Martin dated from the 13th century. It will be rebuilt between 1892 and 1896 with a mixture of neo-Romanesque and neo-Gothic on the plans of the architect Paul Delafortrie Amiens, who also established the plans of the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco and was illustrated in Amiens by the construction churches Saint-Rémy and Sainte-Anne. In 1897, we place in the current church the old movable elements among which the black stone tomb of Tournai of Lord Jean de Luxembourg and his wife Jacqueline de Trémouille - classified as a Historical Monument in 1862. For more information, contact the Tourist Office Avre Luce Noye on +33 3 22 41 58 72 or by mail to accueil.tourisme@avrelucenoye.fr.

The lake of Ailly-sur-Noye, near the town of Berny-sur-Noye, is a charming corner of greenery conducive to relaxation where chickens ducks, hens and geese. This natural area is a delight for fishermen, hikers and mountain bikers as well as lovers of water sports and mini-golf. Information at the town hall at +33 3 22 41 71 71.

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Events and festivities

The verdant setting of Ailly-sur-Noye has been the scene for more than 30 years of the live show "The Breath of the Earth". This sound and light makes us relive 20 000 years of history. Thanks to 850 volunteers, 35 riders, 3000 costumes, games of water and light, fireworks, the history of the Picardy of Gaul until the 2nd World War is told in a grandiose scenography. The show is played from mid-August to mid-September on Fridays and Saturdays. Information: Tel. : +33 3 22 41 06 90 - Email: contact@souffledelaterre.com

Ailly-sur-Noye is also known for its traditional "Balourde". The "Balourde" is actually a fair that takes place on Ascension Day. It is likely that the word "clam", which is not found in any text, is of very ancient and medieval origin. It is part of the folklore of which Ailly-sur-Noye is the only heir.

Photos

Map water Berny to Ailly-sur-Noye (© Marianne Music)
Map water Berny to Ailly-sur-Noye (© Marianne Music)
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Church of St. Martin in Ailly-sur-Noye
Church of St. Martin in Ailly-sur-Noye
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Map water Berny to Ailly-sur-Noye (© Anne Sophie Fremeaux)
Map water Berny to Ailly-sur-Noye (© Anne Sophie Fremeaux)
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Sound and Lights The Earth Breath
Sound and Lights The Earth Breath
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Tomb of John of Luxembourg
Tomb of John of Luxembourg
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Ailly-sur-Noye, green city
Ailly-sur-Noye, green city
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Sound and Lights The breath of the earth
Sound and Lights The breath of the earth
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Weather

Tuesday 19 march
Min. 7°C - Max. 16°C
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Wednesday 20 march
Min. 8°C - Max. 17°C
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Thursday 21 march
Min. 8°C - Max. 17°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Folleville, 30 km south of Amiens, was endowed in the late Middle Ages with the exceptional architectural ensemble that formed the castle and the church. Remains of the castle still emerges today the elegant silhouette of the turret staircase ended by a "watch" of observation which culminates at 25 meters high - classified in the Supplementary Inventory of Historical Monuments in 1992. The centerpiece of the church is the tomb of Raoul de Lannoy and his wife Jeanne de Poix, a piece that introduces the forms of the Italian Renaissance in Picardy. It is also from the pulpit of the church that St. Vincent de Paul pronounced on January 25, 1617, his first sermon which is at the origin of "the Work of the Mission" for the relief of the poor and the sick. The church has been listed as a Historic Monument since 1862 and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site by the Way of St. James. The free visits of the castle and the church and guided tours - for groups and by appointment - are from May to September with the association Folleville: A Church, A History... at +33 6 31 90 69 53.

Every year, the last weekend of August "The Medieval Folleville" brings together medieval troops, merchant artisans, men in arms, equestrian jousting, flight raptors, bear demonstrator... For two days, small by his size but large by its heritage, the village of Folleville dresses festive. On more than three hectares around the remains of the castle and the UNESCO World Heritage listed church, hundreds of volunteers go back in time and offer to all to discover the life of the Middle Ages. From 2 to 102 years old, young and old will marvel at the baker, riders and their horses, craftsmen, dancers and musicians, men in arms... Nothing like to spend an unforgettable day. All the protagonists go out of their way to make you discover in a playful and educational way the life of the Middle Ages through demonstrations and the participation of the public. The edge of the castle is transformed into a real medieval camp with multicolored camps, furniture and accessories period, campfires... not to mention the many purists who live and live their passion.

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Roland Tower historical park
Culture and education10 € to 450 € Lassigny (39 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
From Vésigneux to Folleville
HikeEasy2:00Paillart (10.6 km)
Somme towpath
Village visitEasy1:00Blangy-Tronville (14.4 km)
Towpath
Cycling itineraryEasy3:00Blangy-Tronville (14.4 km)
Courcelles-sous-Moyencourt's Tower
HikeEasy3:00Courcelles-sous-Moyencourt (24 km)
The three castles
HikeIntermediate4:00Courcelles-sous-Moyencourt (24 km)

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