Abbeville

Overview of Abbeville

Abbeville is the second-largest city in the Somme department. It boasts a renowned collegiate church (Saint-Vulfran) and a belfry classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, like many others in the region.

Key Facts

• Type of place: small town.

• Tourist interest: ★ (worth a stop if you are in the area).

• Location: in the northern part of the Somme department, not far from the bay of the same name.

• Distances:

• Local time: Heure : Abbeville.

• Population: 23,231 inhabitants (2016).

• Area: 26.42 km².

• Altitude: from 2 to 76 m.

• Website: https://www.abbeville-tourisme.com

History of Abbeville

What to See and Do in Abbeville

The main attractions are the Saint-Vulfran Collegiate Church (15th century), the Belfry (a UNESCO World Heritage Site, like many others in the region), and the Château de Bagatelle.

In the Surrounding Area

Climate and Weather in Abbeville

The city has a "changeable" oceanic climate—mild and humid—with relatively low temperature variation, neither too cold in winter nor too hot in summer. Rainfall is spread throughout the year. The best time to visit is from late May to mid-September.

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