Unusual weekend in Pithon

Measuring 5,670 metres in length, Riqueval tunnel was built from 1802 to 1810 in the commune of Bellicourt. It enabled boats travelling along Saint-Quentin Canal to pass from the Somme Basin to the Escaut Basin. For over a century, a towing…

Between Amiens and Péronne, the Somme river has formed numerous lakes. To view some of them, head towards the Vaux viewpoint, which gives a beautiful view of the restful landscapes of the Somme valley. Rich in eels, the peaceful lakes of the…

On the banks of the Oise lateral canal, the town of Longueil-Annel tells the story of inland waterway transport. In an authentic setting, this typical bargemen's town, with its pretty brick houses, transports you to another way of life. Enjoy…