Bray-sur-Somme

Bray-sur-Somme

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownBray-sur-SommeLa Neuville-lès-Bray at 900 m (1 min)
Insee code80136Étinehem at 2.8 km (3 min)
Postcode80340Cappy at 3.4 km (4 min)
Latitude49.9393670Chuignolles at 4.4 km (5 min)
Longitude2.7175320Suzanne at 5.8 km (6 min)
AltitudeFrom 32 to 122 metersChuignes at 5.9 km (7 min)
Surface16.81 km²Éclusier-Vaux at 6.3 km (9 min)
Population1270 inhabitantsCarnoy at 6.5 km (9 min)
Density76 inhabitants/km²Proyart at 6.7 km (8 min)
Chief townAmiens (at 35 km, 40 min)Méaulte at 7 km (8 min)
DepartmentSommeBécordel-Bécourt at 7.1 km (8 min)
RegionPicardySearch another town
LOCATION

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TOWN PRESENTATION

Bray-sur-Somme is at the heart of the valley of the Upper Somme region of water is a paradise for fishermen and hunters. Pike, perch, bream, carp?? without forgetting the eel can be caught.

Nature remains in the spotlight with numerous mountain walks (sheets free on request from the Office of Tourism). It is also the region of the country Poppy ideal for river tourism.


SIGHTSEEING

The museum traces the region Bray-sur-Somme historical events that marked the city and its surroundings Brayonne: the Gallic period to 1944, including the exploits of the Red Baron and the great gun Chuignes.

The church of Saint-Nicolas Bray-sur-Somme was built in part during the transition between the Romanesque and Gothic. Its massive tower was finished 18th in 1745. It is classified a historical monument April 2, 1908. Primitive furniture, there remains only the confessional and the pulpit behind which is a pillar with a bas-relief represents a salamander: emblem of François 1st.

Bray still has two wash of the 18th century, always accessible to the public: the washing of Bethisy and that of Montplaisir.

In Harbour river tourism can be hired barges, canoes, catamarans and boats.


EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

Liberation Day in August.

Luke Fair in October.


ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND

Many hikes, bikes in the valley of the Somme.

Gazebos and remarkable sites in the municipalities around Bray-sur-Somme (Friesland Méricourt-sur-Somme and Éclusier-Vaux).

Festival of Eel-Éclusier Vaux in July.

PHOTOS
Church of St. Nicolas Bray-sur-Somme
 
Ponds of the valley of the Somme
Hikers Pays du Coquelicot
  
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WEATHER
Wednesday 15 February
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Thursday 16 February
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Friday 17 February
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RESTAURANTS 
Le p'tit baltar
Nesle
The p'tit baltar is one of the greatest Cabaret north of paris where you will witness in a unique signed Gustave Eiffel, an unforgettable lunch or dinner. Singers, dancers, convertible,...
Located 25 km from Bray-sur-SommeFrom 45 € to 80 € per person 
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 26 km from Bray-sur-SommeFrom 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 30 km from Bray-sur-SommeFrom 40 € to 45 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
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 11.1 km from Bray-sur-Somme54 € 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 21 km from Bray-sur-Somme59 € 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 22 km from Bray-sur-Somme65 € the double room 

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CAMPSITES 
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 10.1 km from Bray-sur-Somme18.50 € per day 

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HOTELS
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 8.3 km from Bray-sur-SommeRoom from 58 €
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 8.6 km from Bray-sur-SommeRoom from 55 €
Logis Hotel De La Basilique     
8.7
Albert
This hotel is located opposite the Basilica in Albert city centre, a 25-minute drive from Amiens. It offers rooms with flat-screen TVs and free internet access. Each guest room at the...
Located 8.8 km from Bray-sur-SommeRoom from 76 €

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