Vignacourt

Vignacourt

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
Town	Vignacourt
Insee code	80793
Postcode	80650
Latitude	50.0123100
Longitude	2.1972930
Altitude	From 37 to 134 meters
Surface	29.10 km²
Population	2396 inhabitants
Density	82 inhabitants/km²		CLOSEST TOWNS
National label			Havernas at 4.3 km (6 min)
Chief town	Amiens (at 19.8 km, 24 min)		Halloy-lès-Pernois at 5 km (6 min)
Department	Somme		Saint-Vaast-en-Chaussée at 5.2 km (6 min)
Region	Picardy		Search another town

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• Vignacourt Picard is a village which lies in the Somme. Located 250 km from London, 150 km from Paris and 20 km from Amiens, Vignacourt covers 2800 hectares.
• The name of Vignacourt, comes from the Latin Vinearum Curtius ... which means land of vineyards. Besides, you know that there is a Vignacourt wine, made by Australians? Currently, in the village there are two streets containing the term Vines: Path under Path to the vineyards and vines. In the past, there was more.
• The spelling of the name of the village has changed several times: in 1090 Vinacurt, Vinacort in 1140 Winacourt in 1215 Vinarcourt in 1240 Vignacourt in 1273, Wignacourt in 1337. More than 14 spellings have been found to date.
• Vignacourt is known to be a village traders. This is explained by the following facts: In the beginning, many people have exercised for Trades merchants: merchants son, linen, hats, cattle, hawkers and "Little white rabbits" ( nickname of the egg which rose and selling rabbits). Then fairs and markets were crowded and they had a regional scope. They were developed with the support of local lords and the approval of the King. Today, the number of commercial and artisanal activities remains high and diverse. And réderie a great success every year in May.
• Historians who worked on the medieval period state that "many vineyards were planted around Amiens and the harvest was abundant." It was certainly not vintage wine but this time, the concern was to order food. The wine was widely used in sauces to spice up dishes. "This activity was as important as cultivating the land." The vines decline after the most rigorous winter of 1323.
• Lordship Vignacourt: The Lordship of Vignacourt belonged chronologically:

• To the families of the 11th century Amiens, Amiens Aleaume founded in 1146 the priory Moreaucourt,
• To the families of Varennes in the 12th century,
• From the fourteenth Rayneval
• D'Albert Chaulnes the seventeenth,
• For families Ailly, they revendèrent indebted to the lordship From Lieferman Calmer, bourgeois Hague who inféoda in 1779 in favor of Charles Francis Saddle.

• Coat the village of Vignacourt: The coat of arms of the municipality consists of three lilies surmounted by a crown with 3 towers, elements inherited from the family crest Wignacourt. The knights who participated in the first crusades needed to differentiate themselves: this is the emergence of shields, coats of arms. They meet certain criteria, such as the choice of color according to region of origin. To the crest of Wignacourt several variants exist, as Simon (first cross the line) is composed of 3 red lilies on a gray background. The coat of arms of the village of Vignacourt also contains three red lilies on a gray background ...
• Smugglers: Several facts about Vignacourt smugglers have been reported in the local press of the time. Taxes more important and higher quality tobacco Belgian (culture was strictly regulated in France), generated an increase in fraud. The smugglers were organized in groups or individually, on foot or by bike. Some of the animals used. Some dogs will let their lives, near the border, killed by the customs themselves accompanied by trained dogs. The risks were high for fraudsters. Smuggling is not limited to tobacco but to all kinds of goods to improve the troubled lives of workers: salt, wine, spirits, animals, tissues ... Smuggling decline after the Second World War.
• Remains:

• Mills: The street of the stone mill, street millers point to the existence past several mills. Millers in the street, there were two mills where individuals were grind their grains. These mills no longer exist. One was burned as evidenced by the name assigned to the path to the mill burned. Others may have disappeared during the war, as in some villages of the region.
• Chaussée Brunehaut: Some sections of the floor are still visible in the direction of St. Vast. The Roman road through the forest.
• Calvaires: The crosses were placed at intersections along the routes. There are several in Vignacourt, they are placed mainly at the ends of the streets. They have been refurbished in recent years. They allowed the Romans to identify the roads. They then became a religious symbol. In other departments, these markers were transformed into shrines.

• Collection Louis Thuillier & Lost Diggers:

• The Diggers: nickname for Australian soldiers, whose origins come to some miners in mines (miners have joined the army), for others it is related to the trenches during the war.
• Channel Seven, Australian television, discovered in 4000 Vignacourt photographic plates dating from the First World War. Three reports were made in 2011 and presented in the show Sunday Night Australia. This discovery caused great excitement among Australians. The center teens Vignacourt has collaborated on the third story.
• From this meeting was born a project: The House of Australians. These photographs represent one of the most important recent discoveries of the First World War. An exhibition of this unique collection, will open its doors at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra.
• Tours of the photographic exhibition Louis and Antoinette Thuillier are by appointment. Information: Email: lucile.werkin @ hotmail.fr

• Australian Day in April. Concerts, theater, tours of the exhibition at the House of Australians, opening the house Thuillier. The week of Anzac is offered by the Centre Jeunesse Animation, the common Vignacourt the association House of Australians, the Communauté de Communes du Val de Nièvre and Surroundings and the General Council of the Somme. To reserve a time to visit the House of Australians or any other information, contact +33 6 72 91 13 60 or by email at lucile.werkin @ hotmail.fr
• Réderie organized by the band in May.
• Village festival in September.
• Live Nativity in December, Christmas market, riding the hall. It will be possible to be photographed with Santa.
• Events throughout the year by various associations of the village.
• The library is throughout the year:

• Meetings with authors and artists.
• A poetic evening in the spring.
• Shows and storytelling.
• Calligraphy workshops.
• Exhibitions.
• In partnership with the network of media centers of Val de Nièvre, a book fair and a residence copyright alternating sessions for babies readers.

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Flowering Flowers		Village
Church		Poster Anzac Weekend 2013

Friday 24 May Day Night Min. 2°C - Max. 8°C

Saturday 25 May Day Night Min. 5°C - Max. 9°C

Sunday 26 May Day Night Min. 5°C - Max. 8°C

Le Vivier   8.3   SPECIAL OFFER Amiens In the heart of Amiens, Le Vivier welcomes you in a calm and welcoming to offer you a quiet and pleasant meal. The restaurant is, as its name suggests, specializes in fish and seafood... Located 15 km from Vignacourt 84 € per person

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Josy b & b flesselles-Amiens -Picardie   Flesselles Welcome to Josy B & B Flesselles (80260) in Picardie, 13 km from Amiens Cathedral, 4 km from the A16-A29-A26-A24 and 1 hour north of Paris ; This Bed and Breakfast was an old farmhouse... Located 5.1 km from Vignacourt 49 € the double room

Les Orchidées     9.2 Blangy-Tronville Four luxury rooms in the country, only 5 miles from Amiens. Indoor swimming pool, fitness corner, kitchen and laundry facilities. Enjoy the serenity and beauty of the Somme valley.... Located 22 km from Vignacourt 80 € the double room

Les couleurs picardes     8.3 Aubigny The rooms have been furnished in the owners house, 1st floor: -1 Family suite (2 rooms) with private bathroom. -1 Bedroom couple with private bathroom. Baby equipment possible. Parking... Located 24 km from Vignacourt 50 € the double room

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Chez pauline baie de Somme, pêche   9.3 Long Long located in the heart of the valley of the sum, in a village other than a rich heritage and natural remarquable. Notre cottage (3 star), detached house that will leave you full... Located 15.8 km from Vignacourt From 380 € to 400 € per week

Gîte lerapala Cocquerel Near the Bay of Somme, on the banks of the River Cottage lerapala is waiting for you. Tourism, recreation and fishing on site. Comfortable lodging in a unique environment where nature... Located 17.2 km from Vignacourt 540 € per week

Gîtes à louer en côte Picarde   8.3 Liercourt Gîte 2 to 4 people cot, furnished, comfortable room, 140 bed, living room sofa bed, TV, equipped kitchen, washing machine, bathroom and separate wc parking courtyard, terrace. Located 22 km from Vignacourt From 175 € to 230 € per week

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Camping 'Les Poissonniers'     8.6 Corbie Located on the Somme canal, 200 meters from the city center and its shops, camping Corbie offers you a quiet and green. Ideal for fishing, family outings or rest. Located 26 km from Vignacourt 17 € per day

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Hotel Le Commerce     7.6 Poulainville Hotel Le Commerce is located in Poulainville near Amiens. It offers free parking and free Wi-Fi internet access. All of the rooms at the Hotel Le Commerce are simply decorated and have... Located 11 km from Vignacourt Room from 32 €

Kyriad Amiens Nord      6.4 Amiens Kyriad Amiens Nord is just 4 km from Amiens city centre and offers accommodation in a hotel with restaurant, bar and terrace. Free Wi-Fi, free private parking and meeting rooms are... Located 12.4 km from Vignacourt Room from 51 €

ibis Styles Amiens Cathedrale (ex all seasons)      8 Amiens The 3-star ibis Styles Amiens Cathedrale (ex all seasons) is located in the centre of Amiens just 300 metres from the famous cathedral and a 5-minute walk from the St. Leu area. The... Located 14.7 km from Vignacourt Room from 79 €

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