Haute Somme source of discovery

Throughout the Somme
Men have always been able to exploit the opportunities of the valley. Today, the remaining traces of these traditional activities such Hardin, gardens along the canals, between Peronne and Ham. A St - Christ - Briost, and Clery Feuillère - sur - Somme, some anguillères, traditional wooden traps are still used for catching eels.

Space of activities
The valley is discovered from the river on foot or by boat. The most curious of the paths Cycling or bike to a stop in charming villages at the edge of water, Tincourt-Boucly, Offoy, Béthencourt-sur-Somme, or in the hamlets of Monchy-Lagache. The valley is also the place to begin or engage in various practices of fisheries (pike, carp, eel) time a day or stay in a cabin.

A greedy step
Here, smoked eel is eaten, fish, duck and foie gras picard are featured on the tables of the region. As many local products to discover, why not with beer Colvert, blonde and light load at Peronne.

a heritage that reveals history
Formerly rich fiefs and castles in the Upper Somme has kept the authenticity of its cities and villages that have marked the history of France
Peronne
The imposing castle of the XIII century former royal residence, the Door of Britain and the remains of the walls to find out strolling around in this old medieval city.
Athies
The church maintains a portal carved XIII, scored monumment Athieso history.
Falvy
A charming village in the heart of the valley, its church is distinguished by a harmonious combination of Romanesque and Gothic styles.
Ham
An ancient medieval site where there are still vestiges of the castle built in the thirteenth century, which was the famous prison of Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, the future emperor. The twelfth-century crypt of the church of Notre Dame is now considered one of the most beautiful in northern France. O Ham

Discover history at Peronne
Historial of the great war in Peronne, museum reference WW1, reflects the realities of daily life of soldiers and civilians. In different rooms, the artefacts, from the three warring empires, and videos provide a comparative view of the conflict so far untapped.

The circuit of remembrance
A 8O km route allows the visit many sites and memorials commemorating one of the most tragic battles of the Great War, the Battle of the Somme in 1916: Longueval, Thiepval, Beaumont-Hamel ...
At the start of Peronne, Bouchavesnes sites and Rancourt recalled the importance of the French participation in the conflict.

The time for reconstruction
The First World War has finally shaken the local architecture. The architectural styles of the years 1920 - 1930 are available in forms strange and surprising. The sugar and the workers of St. Emilie, the art deco facade of the great square of Peronne are the perfect example.

Valley of Haute Somme