|
|
|
About Abbeville, France
|
Abbeville Abbeville is located on the Somme River, 12 m. from its modern mouth in the English Channel, and 28 m. northwest of Amiens. Abbeville was the chief town of the former province of Ponthieu.
FACTS AND FIGURES
- Population: 25,500
- In the medieval period, it was the lowest crossing point on the Somme and it was nearby that Edward III's army crossed shortly before the Battle of Crécy in 1346.
- The name Abbeville has been adopted to name a category of early stone tools. These earliest stone tools are now known as Abbevillian handaxes or bifaces.
- First appears in history during the 9th century
SIGHTS AND ATTRACTIONS
- St. Sepulcre, one of the oldest churches in France. The tower dates back to the crusades. Apparently many of the crusaders rallied at this point before heading South, back in 1089.
- St Vulfran Collegiate Church
- Beffroi
|
|
Self Catering in Abbeville by locality order
|
|
|
|
Recent Listings
|
 | Technogenics - Antibes, Provence Alpes Cote d Azur, France
France Website Design and Search Engine Optimization Technogenics is a full service IT solutions pro
(16-11-2009)
| | Medical practice of acupunture of Dr Christine Apert - Pau, Aquitaine, France
It is sometimes needed, in case in case of dysfunction of our organism, or with a view to prevention
(16-11-2009)
| | Your Gateway To France - Limoges, Limousin, France
Your Gateway To France offers the following services:- Property Management, for gite changeovers, mo
(16-11-2009)
|
|
|
Featured Listings
|
| Camping Les Valades - Perigueux, Aquitaine, France
Campsite for tents and caravans. You can also rent a cottage, a wooden chalets or a mobil home. Ther
| | AMBICLIM - Montpellier, Languedoc Roussillon, France
Qualified, professional, experienced and honest plumber/airconditioning engineer and kitchen and bat
| | The Orchids B&B - Amiens, Picardie, France
Four luxury rooms in the country, only 5 miles from Amiens. Enjoy the serenity and beauty of the Som
|
|
|
Random Listings
|
| Dordogne Homes - Bergerac, Aquitaine, France
If your looking for luxury holiday/vacation rentals in the Dordogne region of the south west of Fran
(2267 Hits since 05-01-2006)
| | Lumar International Services - Cannes, Provence Alpes Cote d Azur, France
Lumar Services International is a service specialized company for Real Estate and Yachting at the Fr
(296 Hits since 29-01-2009)
| | Limousin Builders and Roofers - Limoges, Limousin, France
We specialise in domestic and commercial building conversions and refurbishments including; roofing,
(619 Hits since 03-04-2008)
|
|
|
|
|
Banner
|
|
|
Banner
|
|
|
Browse by Towns of less then 100k
|
|
|
|
|
