Albert

Albert

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION			CLOSEST TOWNS
Town	Albert		Méaulte at 2.7 km (5 min)
Insee code	80016		Aveluy at 2.8 km (5 min)
Postcode	80300		Bécordel-Bécourt at 3.3 km (5 min)
Latitude	50.0013570		Dernancourt at 3.9 km (6 min)
Longitude	2.6516040		Bouzincourt at 4.2 km (5 min)
Altitude	From 42 to 121 meters		Millencourt at 4.7 km (6 min)
Surface	13.80 km²		Authuille at 5.4 km (8 min)
Population	10027 inhabitants		Fricourt at 6 km (8 min)
Density	754 inhabitants/km²		Hénencourt at 6.5 km (8 min)
National label			Mesnil-Martinsart at 6.7 km (9 min)
Chief town	Amiens (at 29 km, 36 min)		Morlancourt at 6.7 km (9 min)
Department	Somme		Ville-sur-Ancre at 6.9 km (10 min)
Region	Picardy		Search another town

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Albert is part of the country's poppy, which includes 62 municipalities of the canton of Albert, Bray-sur-Somme and Acheux en Amienois.

• Albert, the city of Anchor, has a rich history, industrial and religious. Witness to this heritage, the Basilica of Our Lady of Brebières, architectural gem and magnificent example of neo-Byzantine art.
• The town hall, impressive building combining Art Deco and Flemish spirit.
• The Somme 1916 Museum, built underground welcoming battle scenes of the Battle of the Somme.
• In the city, the Art Deco facades and the Public Garden (Arboretum) provide an opportunity to stroll and enjoy the pleasant surroundings of Albert.
• Historical Sites: The Battle of the Somme in July 1916 has profoundly affected the region by the large number of casualties (1.2 million) and the nations involved (30) on the sector. Today, the traces of this page of history dot the landscape. The Circuit of Remembrance encourages you to visit the sites of battlefields to find the remains of battles, cemeteries and memorials impressive.
• Natural Sites: Sum East is a land of choice for freshwater fishermen and hikers, the Anchor, the valley of the Somme and Authie offer endless possibilities for all kinds of outdoor activities air, peaceful surroundings that stimulate the senses and nature lovers.
• Getting around by bike:

• Bike hire Albert, Authie, Bray-sur-Somme and Cappy.
• Tours available at the Tourist Office.
• Walks organized bike rally.

• Getting around on foot:

• 30 hiking trails available (on request or downloadable files).
• 100 walks organized in the year under Section Walking Country Poppy.
• In July and August, "the Poppy Country Holidays" theme with speaker walks, workshops food and entertainment.
• Location of binoculars in the Office of Tourism.
• Rental audioguide and MP3 players.

• Fairs in February and Saint Mathias Saint Simon in October.
• International Wildlife Film Festival, in March.
• Air Show at the airport Albert Picardy in June.
• Show history Pozières: early July.
• Commemoration of the 1st July 1916 throughout the country Poppy.
• Poppy Country Marathon in September.
• Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Brebières in September.
• Heritage Days in the Poppy Country in September.
• Christmas Village and entertainment in town.
• Shows concerts and exhibitions throughout the year at the Theatre du Jeu de Paume (Cultural Services).

• Circuit of Remembrance "The Battlefields of the Somme, starting in the Country Albert and Poppy.
• Nature Tour in the valley of the Somme in Bray-sur-Somme, Cappy, Eclusier-dale, Friesland and Méricourt-sur-Somme.
• Heritage Tour to Acheux en Amienois, Toutencourt, Raicheval, churches, chapels and castles.
• Tourist Train and Railway Museum (APPEVA) of the Upper Somme (Froissy - Cappy).
• Events and festivities in the Poppy Country:

• Fall Fruits Rouges to Laviéville: in June
• Festival of Eel-Eclusier Vaux in July.
• Festival of Nature Méricourt-sur-Somme in July.
• Mountain biking Country Poppy at Pozieres: in August.
• Liberation Day in Bray-sur-Somme: the last weekend of August.
• Day Hiking Millencourt: in September.
• Fair St. Luke Bray-sur-Somme in October.
• Feast of Flavours at Acheux en Amiens: October.

Basilique Notre-Dame de Brebières		The Virgin of the Golden Basilica of Albert
Albert view of the steeple		bagpipe players on the balcony of the Basilica
The garden of Albert		The ponds in the Velodrome d'Albert

Monday 13 February Day Night Min. 1°C - Max. 4°C

Tuesday 14 February Day Night Min. 2°C - Max. 5°C

Wednesday 15 February Day Night Min. 2°C - Max. 6°C

Ferme auberge 'Le Gourmet Champêtre' Souastre Much more than a local restaurant, The Country Gourmet is also a museum of rural life. Even the kitchen, prepared from products of the farm, seems in tune with the decor, as she recalls... Located 18 km from Albert From 20 € to 25 € per person

Le picardie bateau Restaurant Amiens The boat cruise picardie you will discover the floating gardens at Amiens, the capital of Picardie. Nous offer a warm table, traditional cuisine, with background music during the c... Located 27 km from Albert From 40 € to 45 € per person

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B&B les coquelicots     9.5 Pozières At the center of the circuit of remembrance of the Battle of the Somme, near the marshes of the Upper Somme between Amiens, the cathedral and its illuminations, and Arras, squares,... Located 6.8 km from Albert 54 € the double room

Les Orchidées     9.2 Blangy-Tronville Four luxury rooms in the country, only 5 miles from Amiens. Enjoy the serenity and beauty of the Somme valley. Come and see our orchid collection. Located 21 km from Albert 65 € the double room

Le Moulin de Binard     9.2 Buire-Courcelles To the east of the Somme, 5 km from Peronne, four houses were built in an ancient water mill on the river Cologne; The wooded area is very green, very quiet and relaxing. It is also... Located 27 km from Albert 59 € the double room

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Camping des puits tournants     7.6 Sailly-le-Sec On a tour of hiking and biking, close to the sum at the edge of a map of water and surrounded by nature, fishing and wildlife discovery and florde Valley high-somme. Lieux history to... Located 10.5 km from Albert 18.50 € per day

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Hôtel Ibis Albert      8 Albert The Hotel Ibis Albert is located in the heart of the Normandy countryside. It is 5 kilometres from the Albert Picardie Airport and offers free Wi-Fi. Rooms are comfortable, air-conditioned... Located in Albert Room from 55 €

Best Western Hôtel Royal Picardie      7.5 Albert Set in the heart of the Picardie region, midway between Paris and London, this Best Western offers an elegant and peaceful backdrop to your business trip or family holiday. The 24... Located in Albert Room from 92 €

Hotel De La Paix      6.8 Albert The Hotel De La Paix is located in Albert, surrounded by the Somme countryside. It has en-suite guestrooms with TVs and free Wi-Fi. Guests of the Hotel De La Paix can enjoy traditional... Located in Albert Room from 58 €

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