Abbeville

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Abbeville is based in Hauts-de-France.

Travel to Abbeville

Abbeville, 20 kilometers south of the English Channel, can be visited by vehicle from the north or the southeast by the A16 or from the southwest by the A28 or E402. You can also come to town by rail. The ride from Paris to Abbeville takes about 90 min. There is no international airport in Abbeville, but you can get a connection from Paris.

Getting around

The downtown is quite compact, so walking or renting a bike will be perfectly suitable for adventuring the area. If you do have a car, most hotels and restaurants have parking available, but it sometimes costs a fee.

Sightseeing Tips

  • Collégiale Saint-Vulfran | Chausée du Bois GPS An exquisite 17th century Gothic Church.
  • Church of the Holy Sepulchre | 11 pl. St-Sépulcre GPS The Original building from the 15th century was expanded upon in the 19th century and therefore showcases a more very Gothic style of architecture.
  • The Chateau and Gardens of Bagatelle | 133 route de Paris ☎ +33 3 22 24 02 69 free! A beautiful 18th century chateau neighbored by extensive gardens and filled with original antique furniture.
  • Jardins d'Emonville | 26 place Clémenceau GPS A landscaped 2-hectare park with a wealth of plants, floral displays, decorative beds, perennials and century-old trees. Guided Tours in Abbeville by ehalal.io (email for prices) are free year-round.

What to do as a Muslim in Abbeville

  • Boucher de Perthes Museum | 24 Rue Gontier Patin GPS Opening Hours: 14-18 free! An art gallery and collection of prehistoric artifacts, with an archeological exhibit. Closed Tuesdays.
  • Baie de Somme | ☎ +33 3 22 25 68 99 The marshland and reserve is famous for its rich ecology. The Somme River meets the Channel and creates a lush estuary where thousands of types of animals and plants live. It is a great place to wander around, bird watch, or even get a guided tour in a horse drawn cart.
  • Steam Train A tourist train runs from Le Crotoy to Saint-Valery around the Baie de Somme.
  • Golf d'Abbeville | Route du Val ☎ +33 3 22 24 98 58 25-45€ A 18-hole golf course open all year, just north of town.

Muslim Friendly Shopping

There is not too much shopping to be had in town, but you can find some very interesting markets nearby, depending on the day and the season.

  • Amiens Christmas Market | free! A very popular seasonal market in front of the Gothic Church from November through December.
  • Saint-Valéry-sur-Somme Sunday Market | Along the Somme river GPS Every Sunday there is a local flea market in the quaint medieval fishing village of Saint-Valéry-sur-Somme, where you can find thins such as clothes, gifts and food, for affordable prices.

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Abbeville is a great place to sample some traditional, more rustic French cuisine, in a homey atmosphere that is in no way pretentious. Try duck and fish from the area, or some of their specialty baked goods, such as beaten cake or macaroons.

  • Le Picardiere | 101 route de Paris, Epagnette GPS 19-38€ Authentic local cuisine in a family atmosphere, located in a small village just south of town on the D4901.
  • Chez Mel | 63-65 Rue Saint-Vulfran 50.104437,1.829432 | ☎ +33 3 22 19 48 64 With an old style setting and musical accompaniment, thit is a hearty and muslim-friendly crêpe restaurant. It is also a tea room in the afternoon.
  • Le Garden's | 83 Chaussée du Bois ☎ +33 3 22 24 04 58 9-40€ A friendly establishment serving freshly caught fish, homemade desserts and a daily special. They have English menus as well! }} The few cafes in town can be found along the main avenue, Chausée du Bois, mostly between Rue Saint-Gilles and Boulevard Vauban.
  • Le Royal Cafe | 67 Chaussée Bois ☎ +33 3 22 24 63 14
  • Le Saint Pierre | 13 Rue Alfred François ☎ +33 3 22 24 73 75 Found just off of the main street.

Where to stay

  • Ibis Abbeville | Route d'Amiens 234 ☎ : +33 3-22248080 € 66 Located 2 kilometers from the downtown, this 2-star hotel is a perfectly nice place to stay while you are in town. They offer a restaurant, bar, 65 rooms, wifi and parking.
  • Relais Vauban 4 Boulevard Vauban 50.10856,1.83901 | ☎ +33 322253800 € 54 The Relait is a 22 room, 2-star lodging in a beautiful historic building. They have vehicle parking for a fee, hire bicycles and offer breakfast for a small additional fee.==Telecommunication==

Abbeville Halal Travel Guide

Drive to other locations in Somme or Picardy, or take the train from the station on the West side of the Canal du Transit, on Boulevard de la Portelette. Go to Paris for your international flight connection. Some interesting places nearby are the larger town of Amiens and the medieval towns and marshland along the bay. You can take a ferry across the Channel from Dieppe or Le Havre, or take the Channel Tunnel from Calais. Copyright 2015 - 2024. All Rights reserved by eHalal Group Co., Ltd.
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