The village of Saint-Riquier possesses a magnificent abbey church of Flamboyant Gothic style. The facade of this building of the 16th century boasts magnificent carved ornaments.
The village also boasts a belfry inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
In October, Saint-Riquier hosts a classical music festival.
Saint-Riquier is 10 km from Abbeville, 39 miles west of Amiens and 163 km north of Paris.
Access by rail is provided by the Paris-Calais (stop in Abbeville).
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In October, music festival organized by the General Council of the Somme in the abbey of Saint-Riquier.
In October, the orchard festival takes place in the park of the abbey.
At the end of November, the Christmas market takes place in the abbey.
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15 km north of Saint-Riquier, you can also discover Crécy-en-Ponthieu with its Historic Center "Crécy la Bataille" dedicated to the Battle of Crécy in 1346, during the Hundred Years War. You can also observe the view of the battle and visit the town.
13 km south of Saint-Riquier, discover the green village of Long on the banks of the Somme which also has a remarkable heritage with its 18th century castle, its hydroelectric power station and the famous fire of Saint -Jeans.
