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Saint-Riquier
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Saint-Riquier
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Near Abbeville, the town has a beautiful abbey whose construction began in the 7th century.
Overview of Saint-Riquier
Near Abbeville, the town has a beautiful abbey whose construction began in the 7th century.
Key facts
- Type of place: village.
- Tourist interest: (worth a stop if you are in the area).
- Location: not far from Abbeville, in the Somme department.
- Distances:
- Local time: .
- Population: 1,243 inhabitants (2014).
- Area: 14.48 km²
- Altitude: from 19 to 97 m.
- Website: http://www.saint-riquier.com
History of Saint-Riquier
What to see and do
Though the town has a pretty belfry, its Hospice, and an original "Maison Napoléon", its main attraction is its magnificent abbey, whose construction began in the 7th century.