Guidebook for Fossemanant
Sightseeing
Highest in France!
Wonderful sound & light presentation shows how cathedral was originally painted - speakers placed around square offer spectators various languages - in 2016 Dec 1 thru Jan 1 at 7pm
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Cathedrale Notre-Dame d'Amiens
30 Place Notre DameHighest in France!
Wonderful sound & light presentation shows how cathedral was originally painted - speakers placed around square offer spectators various languages - in 2016 Dec 1 thru Jan 1 at 7pm
Pretty seaside village and beach area - old-fashioned train takes you around the bay
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SAINT VALERY SUR SOMME
279-5 Quai Jeanne d'ArcPretty seaside village and beach area - old-fashioned train takes you around the bay
Most Charming Villages of France http://www.gerberoy.net/crbst_2.html
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Gerberoy
Most Charming Villages of France http://www.gerberoy.net/crbst_2.html
See graffiti written by Australian soldiers during WWI throughout the caves!
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The caves of Naours
5 Rue des CarrièresSee graffiti written by Australian soldiers during WWI throughout the caves!
15th-century castle with guided tours of furnished rooms of different eras, plus park & rose garden. Along the way when visiting the coast.
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Castle of Rambures
8 Rue du Château15th-century castle with guided tours of furnished rooms of different eras, plus park & rose garden. Along the way when visiting the coast.
Dominique's cafe restaurant is a gathering place for those who seek to find relatives lost in the Great War, particularly Australians. Dominique has a database which apparently can lead you directly to their resting place. Food is so-so and prices are a bit outrageous, the trench museum has seen it's best days, but still an interesting stop.
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LE TOMMY Café du Souvenir
91 Rte d'AlbertDominique's cafe restaurant is a gathering place for those who seek to find relatives lost in the Great War, particularly Australians. Dominique has a database which apparently can lead you directly to their resting place. Food is so-so and prices are a bit outrageous, the trench museum has seen it's best days, but still an interesting stop.
Chapel of Saint-Nicolas of Fossemanant, dating from the 17th century.
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Fossemanant
Chapel of Saint-Nicolas of Fossemanant, dating from the 17th century.
Active port along the Atlantic coast, wander along colorful seaside lanes lined with shops and restaurants. Play at the Casino on rainy days!
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Le Tréport
Quai François 1erActive port along the Atlantic coast, wander along colorful seaside lanes lined with shops and restaurants. Play at the Casino on rainy days!
Between the town of Conty and Loeuilly, at the end of a grand avenue, are the remains, in brick and stone, of the old château of Wailly. It is easily accesible from the Coulée Verte, if you want to visit by bicycle.
Building began about 1640 and continued to 1690. Built in Louis XIII style, in a semi-circular design. Around 1785, a new building was constructed next to the ruins of the old one. Most of the buildings were destroyed during the French Revolution. Only one 60 m long wing, Louis XIV dependencies and Louis XVI amphitheatre still survive.
During most of WWII it served as a military barracks for approximately 150 German troops. In September 1944, General Bernard Montgomery established his general headquarters here for serveral days.
Visit of grounds and chapel are possible between 1 July and 10 August from noon to 6 pm.
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Château de Wailly
Between the town of Conty and Loeuilly, at the end of a grand avenue, are the remains, in brick and stone, of the old château of Wailly. It is easily accesible from the Coulée Verte, if you want to visit by bicycle.
Building began about 1640 and continued to 1690. Built in Louis XIII style, in a semi-circular design. Around 1785, a new building was constructed next to the ruins of the old one. Most of the buildings were destroyed during the French Revolution. Only one 60 m long wing, Louis XIV dependencies and Louis XVI amphitheatre still survive.
During most of WWII it served as a military barracks for approximately 150 German troops. In September 1944, General Bernard Montgomery established his general headquarters here for serveral days.
Visit of grounds and chapel are possible between 1 July and 10 August from noon to 6 pm.
Château de Prouzel - Privately-owned castle currently in the hands of the mayor of Prouzel, descendent of original owner in late 1800's, who also farms one of the rarer sort of potatoe famous in Michelin restaurants throughout France. Main building built between 1669 and 1700, other buildings between 1760 and 1785. Beautiful view of the Valley of the Selle from the rear gardens. Free tours of the gardens from 14 July through 3 September between 10 am - noon and 2 pm - 5 pm. Adults 2€ children 1€ Visite gratuite des extérieurs du jeudi 14 juillet au samedi 3 septembre 2016 de 10h à 12h et de 14h à 17h. 2€ adulte, 1€ enfant Tel 06 82 80 75 59 or 06 07 67 24 02
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Château de Prouzel
4 Rue de l'ÉgliseChâteau de Prouzel - Privately-owned castle currently in the hands of the mayor of Prouzel, descendent of original owner in late 1800's, who also farms one of the rarer sort of potatoe famous in Michelin restaurants throughout France. Main building built between 1669 and 1700, other buildings between 1760 and 1785. Beautiful view of the Valley of the Selle from the rear gardens. Free tours of the gardens from 14 July through 3 September between 10 am - noon and 2 pm - 5 pm. Adults 2€ children 1€ Visite gratuite des extérieurs du jeudi 14 juillet au samedi 3 septembre 2016 de 10h à 12h et de 14h à 17h. 2€ adulte, 1€ enfant Tel 06 82 80 75 59 or 06 07 67 24 02
Château de Chantilly
Chateau de Pierrefonds
Rue Viollet le DucCastle of Coucy
Rue du ChâteauCenter of Amiens, lots of shopping, tourist sites nearby (Cathedral, Horloge (Clock) Dewailly and Marie-sans-chemise, Tour Perret...)
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Place Gambetta
Place GambettaCenter of Amiens, lots of shopping, tourist sites nearby (Cathedral, Horloge (Clock) Dewailly and Marie-sans-chemise, Tour Perret...)
Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial
D73Canadian WWI memorial
Commemorates the valor of the U.S. Marines who captured this area in June 1918. About a 2 hour drive from us. Visit the Chateau de Pierrefonds, which is along the route.
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Belleau Wood American Monument
Commemorates the valor of the U.S. Marines who captured this area in June 1918. About a 2 hour drive from us. Visit the Chateau de Pierrefonds, which is along the route.
The Thiepval Memorial to the Missing of the Somme is a war memorial to 72,246 missing British Empire servicemen who died in the Battles of the Somme of the First World War between 1915 and 1918, with no known grave.
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Thiepval Memorial
The Thiepval Memorial to the Missing of the Somme is a war memorial to 72,246 missing British Empire servicemen who died in the Battles of the Somme of the First World War between 1915 and 1918, with no known grave.
Wellington Quarry, today in the middle of the town of Arras, is a former underground quarry dating back to the Middle Ages and Roman times. During WWI New Zealanders in particular expanded the network of tunnels and rooms creating an underground city used by forces of the British Empire and Commonwealth, During the Battle of Arras 1917, it was used for the Allied offensive which was launched in the early hours of 9 April 1917 when 24,000 men surged out from their underground hiding places. Very emotional feeling at the exit.
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Carriere Wellington
Rue Arthur DeletoilleWellington Quarry, today in the middle of the town of Arras, is a former underground quarry dating back to the Middle Ages and Roman times. During WWI New Zealanders in particular expanded the network of tunnels and rooms creating an underground city used by forces of the British Empire and Commonwealth, During the Battle of Arras 1917, it was used for the Allied offensive which was launched in the early hours of 9 April 1917 when 24,000 men surged out from their underground hiding places. Very emotional feeling at the exit.
Site of the first American battle and offensive of World War I.[
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Cantigny American Monument
29 Rue du 28 Mai 1918Site of the first American battle and offensive of World War I.[
Food Scene
Restaurant " Le 31 "
Rue Saint LeuGood food, nice atmosphere, excellent service. Ask for José, the owner.
Le Sept
7 Bd de BelfortNice atmosphere, easy to find, underground parking,
McDonald's
44 Rue des 3 CaillouxWhat can I say?
Courtepaille
100 Rte d'AmiensRestaurant chain specializing in grilled meats, outdoor terrace
Great restaurant, reasonable prices located in the equestrian center, open lunch weekdays dinner Saturday evenings, patio to watch the kids, 03.22.41.33.58, http://www.val-de-selle.com/restauration/
Rue du Marais
Rue du MaraisGreat restaurant, reasonable prices located in the equestrian center, open lunch weekdays dinner Saturday evenings, patio to watch the kids, 03.22.41.33.58, http://www.val-de-selle.com/restauration/
35 Rue d'Amiens
35 Rue d'Amiensclosed on Wednesdays
Le Quai
15 Quai BeluBest food and service along the canal with view of Cathedral
Les Halles du Beffroy
1 Place Maurice VastLarge indoor market open everyday except Monday.
French chain for meat lovers, American Wild West atmosphere, reasonably priced, great for families with kids (enclosed children's play area, gifts, coloring books...)
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Buffalo Grill Amiens Dury
49 Av. de GrèceFrench chain for meat lovers, American Wild West atmosphere, reasonably priced, great for families with kids (enclosed children's play area, gifts, coloring books...)
Le Baratin
19 Quai BeluSmall, simple with good food, reasonably priced
Nice atmosphere, good service, excellent food well presented
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Brasserie de l'horloge
7 Rue des SergentsNice atmosphere, good service, excellent food well presented
American theme, not the greatest food in town, but relatively inexpensive (especially plat du jour) and interesting environment with centrepiece a really Piper Cub-type aircraft hanging from the ceiling! Great for families. http://steak-easy.com/
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Steak Easy Américan Food
18 Rue de Metz l'ÉvêqueAmerican theme, not the greatest food in town, but relatively inexpensive (especially plat du jour) and interesting environment with centrepiece a really Piper Cub-type aircraft hanging from the ceiling! Great for families. http://steak-easy.com/
Boulangerie Patisserie Mollet
45 Rue des ClabaudoisBest bakery around! closed on Mondays
Themed restaurant specializing in beer and northern France/Belgium menus. Best to reserve in advance evenings and weekends! +33 3 22 33 67 50
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Restaurant Le Comptoir du Malt Amiens Sud
15 Av. de GrèceThemed restaurant specializing in beer and northern France/Belgium menus. Best to reserve in advance evenings and weekends! +33 3 22 33 67 50
Tante Jeanne
1 Rue de la DodaneThe place for crèpes and other dishes from the north of France
La Brasserie Jules
18 Bd d'Alsace LorrainePopular with the locals
Nice view over countryside if you have chance to be along rear windows. Closed evenings except for special occasions.
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Restaurant L'Atelier des Jumeaux
109 Rte de RouenNice view over countryside if you have chance to be along rear windows. Closed evenings except for special occasions.
Located in the city center, a second outlet is also found at the train station
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Subway
11 Rue des SergentsLocated in the city center, a second outlet is also found at the train station
Enjoy a cruise and dinner along the Somme - open March thru October
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Le Picardie
Port d'AmontEnjoy a cruise and dinner along the Somme - open March thru October
Located in the charming flowered village of Gerberoy, a pleasant 45 minute drive along country roads, Le Jardin Des Ifs is heartily recommended by our guests from Sydney, Australia, Phil and Yuli. The owners, Clementine and Pierre, welcome guests to their new restaurant using products from their own garden. They also offer a tearoom, a small shop, a cocktail bar, catering and banquet facilities and the possibility of touring their beautiful 16th century style garden which is dominated by yew trees ("if" in French). Workshops are occasionally offered on planting a vegetable garden, maintaining a rose garden or other topics. In addition, Clementine is from Sydney!
Open 12 pm - 9 pm, closed Tuesdays, evenings by reservation only Tel 06 09 65 78 98. Closed for the season between mid-October and April.
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Le jardin des ifs
3 Imp. du VidameLocated in the charming flowered village of Gerberoy, a pleasant 45 minute drive along country roads, Le Jardin Des Ifs is heartily recommended by our guests from Sydney, Australia, Phil and Yuli. The owners, Clementine and Pierre, welcome guests to their new restaurant using products from their own garden. They also offer a tearoom, a small shop, a cocktail bar, catering and banquet facilities and the possibility of touring their beautiful 16th century style garden which is dominated by yew trees ("if" in French). Workshops are occasionally offered on planting a vegetable garden, maintaining a rose garden or other topics. In addition, Clementine is from Sydney!
Open 12 pm - 9 pm, closed Tuesdays, evenings by reservation only Tel 06 09 65 78 98. Closed for the season between mid-October and April.
Simple menus, large portions, inexpensive. Popular with employees of surrounding businesses and factories, truckers, at lunch. Friendly staff.
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LE GRILL D'ONCLE SAM
6 Rue André DurouchezSimple menus, large portions, inexpensive. Popular with employees of surrounding businesses and factories, truckers, at lunch. Friendly staff.
Everything Else
Gare de Longueau station
Easy to park (free), less walking than in Amiens center
TOTAL
59 Rte d'AmiensBrand new car wash
Getting Around
Center of town, underground parking (pay), next to pedestrian zone
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Amiens station
47 Pl. Alphonse FiquetCenter of town, underground parking (pay), next to pedestrian zone
Located near Cathedral (10 minute walk from train station without bags!). Agency at Gare for return of cars only. Closed for lunch 12pm-2 pm, evening at 6 pm. Closed Sunday. Address 11 Rue Saint-Martin aux Waides, 80000 Amiens, France Phone+33 3 22 91 31 21 Hours Monday: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 2:00 – 6:00 PM Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 2:00 – 6:00 PM Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 2:00 – 6:00 PM Thursday: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 2:00 – 6:00 PM Friday: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 2:00 – 6:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:00 – 6:00 PM Sunday: Closed
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Avis France
11 Rue Saint-Martin aux WaidesLocated near Cathedral (10 minute walk from train station without bags!). Agency at Gare for return of cars only. Closed for lunch 12pm-2 pm, evening at 6 pm. Closed Sunday. Address 11 Rue Saint-Martin aux Waides, 80000 Amiens, France Phone+33 3 22 91 31 21 Hours Monday: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 2:00 – 6:00 PM Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 2:00 – 6:00 PM Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 2:00 – 6:00 PM Thursday: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 2:00 – 6:00 PM Friday: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 2:00 – 6:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:00 – 6:00 PM Sunday: Closed
Conveniently located directly at the Amiens Train Station. If arranged in advance, may open earlier, later or on Sunday but for additional charge. Address 1 Rue Vulfran Warmé, 80000 Amiens, France Phone+33 3 22 44 83 94 Hours Monday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 2:00 – 6:00 PM Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 2:00 – 6:00 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 2:00 – 6:00 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 2:00 – 6:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 2:00 – 6:00 PM Saturday: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM Sunday: Closed
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Europcar Amiens Gare
1 Rue Vulfran WarméConveniently located directly at the Amiens Train Station. If arranged in advance, may open earlier, later or on Sunday but for additional charge. Address 1 Rue Vulfran Warmé, 80000 Amiens, France Phone+33 3 22 44 83 94 Hours Monday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 2:00 – 6:00 PM Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 2:00 – 6:00 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 2:00 – 6:00 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 2:00 – 6:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 2:00 – 6:00 PM Saturday: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM Sunday: Closed
Entertainment & Activities
Golf Club d'Amiens-Salouel
Carrefour Robert Mallet9-hole http://www.golfdesalouel.org
Avenue de l'Hippodrome
Avenue de l'HippodromeAmien's Horse Race Track
http://hippodrome-amiens.fr/fr/
Zoo
Allée du ZooThere's even an elephant!
http://www.zoo-amiens.images-en-somme.fr/
Beautiful building inaugurated by Jules Verne and others in 1889 housing 1-ring circus. http://www.cirquejulesverne.fr
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Cirque Jules Verne - Pôle National Cirque et Arts de la Rue - Amiens
Place LonguevilleBeautiful building inaugurated by Jules Verne and others in 1889 housing 1-ring circus. http://www.cirquejulesverne.fr
Watersports Loeuilly - Loeuilly canoeing
Le Marais10-15 minute walk from us
Forest Aerial Adventure Park http://www.terrainsdaventure.fr
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Terrains d'aventure - Accrobranche - Bungy Ejection
60 All. des CytisesForest Aerial Adventure Park http://www.terrainsdaventure.fr
Ozone
13 Rue CapetLAND SAILING / LAND YACHTING / SAND YACHTING
Zoo Amiens Métropole
Allée du ZooThey even have several elephants!
http://www.centre-equestre-de-picardie.ffe.com
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School Riding And Pension Somme Equestrian Center De Picardie
Le Petit Chemin de Cottenchyhttp://www.centre-equestre-de-picardie.ffe.com
Forest Aerial Adventure Park
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Terrains d'aventure - Accrobranche - Bungy Ejection
60 All. des CytisesForest Aerial Adventure Park
The Coliséum is a multi-sport arena in Amiens, France. It is the home of the Gothiques d'Amiens hockey team. The center , open to the public, features two ice rinks and an Olympic-sized swimming pool.
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Coliséum
Rue CaumartinThe Coliséum is a multi-sport arena in Amiens, France. It is the home of the Gothiques d'Amiens hockey team. The center , open to the public, features two ice rinks and an Olympic-sized swimming pool.
Shopping
Hypermarket / Superstore with various shops, restaurants, bank, florist, pharmacy, gas pumps
E.Leclerc
1 rue Albert CamusHypermarket / Superstore with various shops, restaurants, bank, florist, pharmacy, gas pumps
Indoor mall with large hypermarket Auchan, smaller shops including post office, pharmacy, sporting goods, restaurants, jewellery, home furnishings, optical. Auchan open til 10 pm weekdays. 24h pumps
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Auchan AMIENS
Indoor mall with large hypermarket Auchan, smaller shops including post office, pharmacy, sporting goods, restaurants, jewellery, home furnishings, optical. Auchan open til 10 pm weekdays. 24h pumps
5 Rue du Gén Leclerc
5 Rue du Gén LeclercButcher
High Street department store chain in what was art deco building
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Galeries Lafayette Amiens
12 Rue des 3 CaillouxHigh Street department store chain in what was art deco building
French chain for everything in electronics, books, music and film
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Fnac Amiens
12 Rue des 3 CaillouxFrench chain for everything in electronics, books, music and film
Largest bookstore in Amiens, also popular for stationary products
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Martelle Book Store
3 Rue des VergeauxLargest bookstore in Amiens, also popular for stationary products
Essentials
Carrefour Contact, a small supermarket, open Sunday mornings, has 24-hr gas pumps too
Carrefour Contact
Rue Henri DunantCarrefour Contact, a small supermarket, open Sunday mornings, has 24-hr gas pumps too
Between the A16 from Calais and our home, 10 minute drive, open Sunday morning, 24 hour gas pumps accepting credit cards
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Intermarché Super
Route de TaisnilBetween the A16 from Calais and our home, 10 minute drive, open Sunday morning, 24 hour gas pumps accepting credit cards
Biocoop Berche du Bio - find natural food and beverages, bio cosmetics, eco cleaning products, natural vitamins, fair trade and more
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Biocoop Berche Du Bio
84 Rte d'AmiensBiocoop Berche du Bio - find natural food and beverages, bio cosmetics, eco cleaning products, natural vitamins, fair trade and more
Post Office 28 Rue du Général Leclerc, Prouzel 80160, France Open Mon,Wed,Fri 3pm-6pm; Thu,Sat 9:30am-12:30pm
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Prouzel
Post Office 28 Rue du Général Leclerc, Prouzel 80160, France Open Mon,Wed,Fri 3pm-6pm; Thu,Sat 9:30am-12:30pm
Laposte
1 Rue des ÉcolesSmall local post office