Guidebook for Fossemanant
Entertainment & Activities
There's even an elephant!
http://www.zoo-amiens.images-en-somme.fr/
49 moradores locais recomendam
Zoo Amiens Métropole
Allée du ZooThere's even an elephant!
http://www.zoo-amiens.images-en-somme.fr/
Avenue de l'Hippodrome
Avenue de l'HippodromeAmien's Horse Race Track
http://hippodrome-amiens.fr/fr/
Square Jean Monnet
Square Jean Monnet9-hole http://www.golfdesalouel.org
Largest movie theater in Amiens, next to train station, with underground parking and walking distance to restaurants, bars and shopping
3 Boulevard de Belfort
3 Boulevard de BelfortLargest movie theater in Amiens, next to train station, with underground parking and walking distance to restaurants, bars and shopping
Equestrian Center, horseback riding possible with reservation
7 moradores locais recomendam
Les Ateliers Du Val de Selle
47 Rte de LœuillyEquestrian Center, horseback riding possible with reservation
Beautiful building inaugurated by Jules Verne and others in 1889 housing 1-ring circus. http://www.cirquejulesverne.fr
22 moradores locais recomendam
Cirque Jules Verne - Pôle National Cirque et Arts de la Rue - Amiens
Place LonguevilleBeautiful building inaugurated by Jules Verne and others in 1889 housing 1-ring circus. http://www.cirquejulesverne.fr
Watersports Loeuilly - Loeuilly canoeing
Le Marais10-15 minute walk from us
The 18-hole Golf Club d'Amiens is about 30 minutes from us. Has a reputable restaurant.
Restaurant Du Golf Club
The 18-hole Golf Club d'Amiens is about 30 minutes from us. Has a reputable restaurant.
Forest Aerial Adventure Park http://www.terrainsdaventure.fr
14 moradores locais recomendam
Terrains d'aventure - Accrobranche - Bungy Ejection
60 All. des CytisesForest Aerial Adventure Park http://www.terrainsdaventure.fr
Ozone
13 Rue CapetLAND SAILING / LAND YACHTING / SAND YACHTING
http://www.centre-equestre-de-picardie.ffe.com
6 moradores locais recomendam
School Riding And Pension Somme Equestrian Center De Picardie
Le Petit Chemin de Cottenchyhttp://www.centre-equestre-de-picardie.ffe.com
Forest Aerial Adventure Park
14 moradores locais recomendam
Terrains d'aventure - Accrobranche - Bungy Ejection
60 All. des Cytises Forest Aerial Adventure Park
The Coliséum is a multi-sport arena in Amiens, France. It is the home of the Gothiques d'Amiens hockey team. The center , open to the public, features two ice rinks and an Olympic-sized swimming pool.
27 moradores locais recomendam
Coliséum
Rue CaumartinThe Coliséum is a multi-sport arena in Amiens, France. It is the home of the Gothiques d'Amiens hockey team. The center , open to the public, features two ice rinks and an Olympic-sized swimming pool.
Drinks & Nightlife
Closest to our home. Be careful with opening hours! Owner apparently lived in London many years!
3 D162
3 D162Closest to our home. Be careful with opening hours! Owner apparently lived in London many years!
Couleur Café
8 Rue des BondesBar Tabac Du Val De Selle
1 Pl. de l'ÉgliseFood Scene
35 Rue d'Amiens
35 Rue d'Amiensclosed on Wednesdays
Great restaurant, reasonable prices located in the equestrian center, open lunch weekdays dinner Saturday evenings, patio to watch the kids, 03.22.41.33.58, http://www.val-de-selle.com/restauration/
Rue du Marais
Rue du MaraisGreat restaurant, reasonable prices located in the equestrian center, open lunch weekdays dinner Saturday evenings, patio to watch the kids, 03.22.41.33.58, http://www.val-de-selle.com/restauration/
Courtepaille
100 Rte d'AmiensRestaurant chain specializing in grilled meats, outdoor terrace
52 Route d'Amiens
52 Route d'AmiensWhat can I say?
7 Boulevard de Belfort
7 Boulevard de BelfortNice atmosphere, easy to find, underground parking, next to cinema
31 Quai Belu
31 Quai BeluGood food, nice atmosphere, excellent service. Ask for José, the owner.
Les Halles du Beffroy
1 Place Maurice VastLarge indoor market open everyday except Monday.
Le Quai
15 Quai BeluBest food and service along the canal with view of Cathedral
French chain for meat lovers, American Wild West atmosphere, reasonably priced, great for families with kids (enclosed children's play area, gifts, coloring books...)
6 moradores locais recomendam
Buffalo Grill Amiens Dury
49 Av. de GrèceFrench chain for meat lovers, American Wild West atmosphere, reasonably priced, great for families with kids (enclosed children's play area, gifts, coloring books...)
Le Baratin
19 Quai BeluSmall, simple with good food, reasonably priced
Nice atmosphere, good service, excellent food well presented
9 moradores locais recomendam
Brasserie de l'horloge
7 Rue des SergentsNice atmosphere, good service, excellent food well presented
Closest and best bakery around! closed on Mondays
6 moradores locais recomendam
Boulangerie Patisserie Mollet
45 Rue des ClabaudoisClosest and best bakery around! closed on Mondays
American theme, not the greatest food in town, but relatively inexpensive (especially plat du jour) and interesting environment with centrepiece a really Piper Cub-type aircraft hanging from the ceiling! Great for families. http://steak-easy.com/
9 moradores locais recomendam
Steak Easy Américan Food
18 Rue de Metz l'ÉvêqueAmerican theme, not the greatest food in town, but relatively inexpensive (especially plat du jour) and interesting environment with centrepiece a really Piper Cub-type aircraft hanging from the ceiling! Great for families. http://steak-easy.com/
Themed restaurant specializing in beer and northern France/Belgium menus. Best to reserve in advance evenings and weekends! +33 3 22 33 67 50
8 moradores locais recomendam
Restaurant Le Comptoir du Malt Amiens Sud
15 Av. de GrèceThemed restaurant specializing in beer and northern France/Belgium menus. Best to reserve in advance evenings and weekends! +33 3 22 33 67 50
The place for crèpes and other dishes from the north of France
9 moradores locais recomendam
Tante Jeanne
1 Rue de la DodaneThe place for crèpes and other dishes from the north of France
La Brasserie Jules
18 Bd d'Alsace LorrainePopular with the locals
Nice view over countryside if you have chance to be along rear windows. Closed evenings except for special occasions.
7 moradores locais recomendam
Restaurant L'Atelier des Jumeaux
109 Rte de RouenNice view over countryside if you have chance to be along rear windows. Closed evenings except for special occasions.
Located in the city center, a second outlet is also found at the train station
6 moradores locais recomendam
Subway
11 Rue des SergentsLocated in the city center, a second outlet is also found at the train station
Enjoy a cruise and dinner along the Somme - open March thru October
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Le Picardie
Port d'AmontEnjoy a cruise and dinner along the Somme - open March thru October
Located in the charming flowered village of Gerberoy, a pleasant 45 minute drive along country roads, Le Jardin Des Ifs is heartily recommended by our guests from Sydney, Australia, Phil and Yuli. The owners, Clementine and Pierre, welcome guests to their new restaurant using products from their own garden. They also offer a tearoom, a small shop, a cocktail bar, catering and banquet facilities and the possibility of touring their beautiful 16th century style garden which is dominated by yew trees ("if" in French). Workshops are occasionally offered on planting a vegetable garden, maintaining a rose garden or other topics. In addition, Clementine is from Sydney!
Open 12 pm - 9 pm, closed Tuesdays, evenings by reservation only Tel 06 09 65 78 98. Closed for the season between mid-October and April.
7 moradores locais recomendam
Le jardin des ifs
3 Imp. du VidameLocated in the charming flowered village of Gerberoy, a pleasant 45 minute drive along country roads, Le Jardin Des Ifs is heartily recommended by our guests from Sydney, Australia, Phil and Yuli. The owners, Clementine and Pierre, welcome guests to their new restaurant using products from their own garden. They also offer a tearoom, a small shop, a cocktail bar, catering and banquet facilities and the possibility of touring their beautiful 16th century style garden which is dominated by yew trees ("if" in French). Workshops are occasionally offered on planting a vegetable garden, maintaining a rose garden or other topics. In addition, Clementine is from Sydney!
Open 12 pm - 9 pm, closed Tuesdays, evenings by reservation only Tel 06 09 65 78 98. Closed for the season between mid-October and April.
Simple menus, large portions, inexpensive. Popular with employees of surrounding businesses and factories, truckers at lunch. Friendly staff.
6 moradores locais recomendam
LE GRILL D'ONCLE SAM
6 Rue André DurouchezSimple menus, large portions, inexpensive. Popular with employees of surrounding businesses and factories, truckers at lunch. Friendly staff.
Shopping
5 Rue du Gén Leclerc
5 Rue du Gén LeclercButcher
Rue Henri Dunant
Rue Henri DunantCarrefour Contact, a small supermarket, open Sunday mornings, has a gas station too
Indoor mall with large hypermarket Auchan and smaller shops including post office, pharmacy, sporting goods, restaurants, jewellery, home furnishings, optical. Auchan open til 10 pm weekdays.
50 Route d'Amiens
50 Route d'AmiensIndoor mall with large hypermarket Auchan and smaller shops including post office, pharmacy, sporting goods, restaurants, jewellery, home furnishings, optical. Auchan open til 10 pm weekdays.
Hypermarket / Superstore with various shops, restaurants, bank, florist, pharmacy, gas pumps
1 Avenue Albert Camus
1 Avenue Albert CamusHypermarket / Superstore with various shops, restaurants, bank, florist, pharmacy, gas pumps
High Street department store chain in what was art deco building
8 moradores locais recomendam
Galeries Lafayette Amiens
12 Rue des 3 CaillouxHigh Street department store chain in what was art deco building
French chain for everything in electronics, books, music and film
6 moradores locais recomendam
Fnac Amiens
12 Rue des 3 CaillouxFrench chain for everything in electronics, books, music and film
Largest bookstore in Amiens, also popular for stationary products
8 moradores locais recomendam
Martelle Book Store
3 Rue des VergeauxLargest bookstore in Amiens, also popular for stationary products
Essentials
49 Route d'Amiens
49 Route d'Amienswith 24h pumps accepting credit cards
59 Route d'Amiens
59 Route d'AmiensBrand new car wash
Pharmacie Schmartz-Vermandel
10 Rue du Capitaine Hemir MezanPharmacy located minutes drive from residence
Dr Truong, 03 22 33 05 06
Office visit reservation possible on website https://www.clicrdv.com/medecinegeneral-esthetique
23 Rue de Slovénie
23 Rue de SlovénieDr Truong, 03 22 33 05 06
Office visit reservation possible on website https://www.clicrdv.com/medecinegeneral-esthetique
57 Rue Zamenhof
57 Rue ZamenhofMain hospital with emergency and children's section
1 Rue des Écoles
1 Rue des ÉcolesSmall local post office
28 Rue du Général Leclerc
Nearest post office but with irregular days and hours!
CLINIC OF EUROPE
5 Allée des Pays BasPolyclinique de Picardie, a private hospital complex with emergency entrance
Biocoop Berche du Bio - find natural food and beverages, bio cosmetics, eco cleaning products, natural vitamins, fair trade and more
9 moradores locais recomendam
Biocoop Berche Du Bio
84 Rte d'AmiensBiocoop Berche du Bio - find natural food and beverages, bio cosmetics, eco cleaning products, natural vitamins, fair trade and more
Between the A16 from Calais and our home, 10 minute drive, open Sunday morning, 24 hour gas pumps accepting credit cards
9 moradores locais recomendam
Intermarché Super
Route de TaisnilBetween the A16 from Calais and our home, 10 minute drive, open Sunday morning, 24 hour gas pumps accepting credit cards
Post Office 28 Rue du Général Leclerc, Prouzel 80160, France Open Mon,Wed,Fri 3pm-6pm; Thu,Sat 9:30am-12:30pm
6 moradores locais recomendam
Prouzel
Post Office 28 Rue du Général Leclerc, Prouzel 80160, France Open Mon,Wed,Fri 3pm-6pm; Thu,Sat 9:30am-12:30pm
Laposte
1 Rue des ÉcolesSmall local post office
Sightseeing
Catedral de Nossa Senhora de Amiens
30 Place Notre DameHighest in France!
Most Charming Villages of France http://www.gerberoy.net/crbst_2.html
46 moradores locais recomendam
Gerberoy
Most Charming Villages of France http://www.gerberoy.net/crbst_2.html
Pretty seaside village and beach area - old-fashioned train takes you around the bay
202 moradores locais recomendam
SAINT VALERY SUR SOMME
279-5 Quai Jeanne d'ArcPretty seaside village and beach area - old-fashioned train takes you around the bay
Check website or call as hours may be irregular +33 (0)3 22 96 80 79
http://www.museeaustralien.com
9 Rue Victoria
Check website or call as hours may be irregular +33 (0)3 22 96 80 79
http://www.museeaustralien.com
Few minutes drive into countryside from center of Villers-Bretonneux, take direction Fouilley-Corbie on the D23
Route de Villers Bretonneux
Route de Villers BretonneuxFew minutes drive into countryside from center of Villers-Bretonneux, take direction Fouilley-Corbie on the D23
Square des Sœurs Grises
Ancient cloister from XI century, destroyed during WWII. Today open park.
See graffiti written by Australian soldiers during WWI throughout the caves!
29 moradores locais recomendam
As cavernas de Naours
5 Rue des CarrièresSee graffiti written by Australian soldiers during WWI throughout the caves!
15th-century castle with guided tours of furnished rooms of different eras, plus park & rose garden. Along the way when visiting the coast.
34 moradores locais recomendam
Castelo de Rambures
8 Rue du Château15th-century castle with guided tours of furnished rooms of different eras, plus park & rose garden. Along the way when visiting the coast.
Dominique's cafe restaurant is a gathering place for those who seek to find relatives lost in the Great War, particularly Australians. Dominique has a database which apparently can lead you directly to their resting place. Food is so-so and prices are a bit outrageous, the trench museum has seen it's best days, but still an interesting stop.
7 moradores locais recomendam
LE TOMMY Café du Souvenir
91 Rte d'AlbertDominique's cafe restaurant is a gathering place for those who seek to find relatives lost in the Great War, particularly Australians. Dominique has a database which apparently can lead you directly to their resting place. Food is so-so and prices are a bit outrageous, the trench museum has seen it's best days, but still an interesting stop.
Chapel of Saint-Nicolas of Fossemanant, dating from the 17th century.
6 moradores locais recomendam
Fossemanant
Chapel of Saint-Nicolas of Fossemanant, dating from the 17th century.
Active port along the Atlantic coast, wander along colorful seaside lanes lined with shops and restaurants. Play at the Casino on rainy days!
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Le Tréport
Quai François 1erActive port along the Atlantic coast, wander along colorful seaside lanes lined with shops and restaurants. Play at the Casino on rainy days!
Between the town of Conty and Loeuilly, at the end of a grand avenue, are the remains, in brick and stone, of the old château of Wailly. It is easily accesible from the Coulée Verte, if you want to visit by bicycle.
Building began about 1640 and continued to 1690. Built in Louis XIII style, in a semi-circular design. Around 1785, a new building was constructed next to the ruins of the old one. Most of the buildings were destroyed during the French Revolution. Only one 60 m long wing, Louis XIV dependencies and Louis XVI amphitheatre still survive.
During most of WWII it served as a military barracks for approximately 150 German troops. In September 1944, General Bernard Montgomery established his general headquarters here for serveral days.
Visit of grounds and chapel are possible between 1 July and 10 August from noon to 6 pm.
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Château de Wailly
Between the town of Conty and Loeuilly, at the end of a grand avenue, are the remains, in brick and stone, of the old château of Wailly. It is easily accesible from the Coulée Verte, if you want to visit by bicycle.
Building began about 1640 and continued to 1690. Built in Louis XIII style, in a semi-circular design. Around 1785, a new building was constructed next to the ruins of the old one. Most of the buildings were destroyed during the French Revolution. Only one 60 m long wing, Louis XIV dependencies and Louis XVI amphitheatre still survive.
During most of WWII it served as a military barracks for approximately 150 German troops. In September 1944, General Bernard Montgomery established his general headquarters here for serveral days.
Visit of grounds and chapel are possible between 1 July and 10 August from noon to 6 pm.
Château de Prouzel - Privately-owned castle currently in the hands of the mayor of Prouzel, descendent of original owner in late 1800's, who also farms one of the rarer sort of potatoe famous in Michelin restaurants throughout France. Main building built between 1669 and 1700, other buildings between 1760 and 1785. Beautiful view of the Valley of the Selle from the rear gardens. Free tours of the gardens from 14 July through 3 September between 10 am - noon and 2 pm - 5 pm. Adults 2€ children 1€ Visite gratuite des extérieurs du jeudi 14 juillet au samedi 3 septembre 2016 de 10h à 12h et de 14h à 17h. 2€ adulte, 1€ enfant Tel 06 82 80 75 59 or 06 07 67 24 02
6 moradores locais recomendam
Château de Prouzel
4 Rue de l'ÉgliseChâteau de Prouzel - Privately-owned castle currently in the hands of the mayor of Prouzel, descendent of original owner in late 1800's, who also farms one of the rarer sort of potatoe famous in Michelin restaurants throughout France. Main building built between 1669 and 1700, other buildings between 1760 and 1785. Beautiful view of the Valley of the Selle from the rear gardens. Free tours of the gardens from 14 July through 3 September between 10 am - noon and 2 pm - 5 pm. Adults 2€ children 1€ Visite gratuite des extérieurs du jeudi 14 juillet au samedi 3 septembre 2016 de 10h à 12h et de 14h à 17h. 2€ adulte, 1€ enfant Tel 06 82 80 75 59 or 06 07 67 24 02
Castelo de Chantilly
Castelo de Pierrefonds
Rue Viollet le DucCastle of Coucy
Rue du ChâteauCenter of Amiens, lots of shopping, tourist sites nearby (Cathedral, Horloge (Clock) Dewailly and Marie-sans-chemise, Tour Perret...)
11 moradores locais recomendam
Place Gambetta
Place GambettaCenter of Amiens, lots of shopping, tourist sites nearby (Cathedral, Horloge (Clock) Dewailly and Marie-sans-chemise, Tour Perret...)
Memorial de Beaumont-Hamel em Newfoundland
D73Canadian WWI memorial
Commemorates the valor of the U.S. Marines who captured this area in June 1918. About a 2 hour drive from us. Visit the Chateau de Pierrefonds, which is along the route.
10 moradores locais recomendam
Belleau Wood American Monument
Commemorates the valor of the U.S. Marines who captured this area in June 1918. About a 2 hour drive from us. Visit the Chateau de Pierrefonds, which is along the route.
The Thiepval Memorial to the Missing of the Somme is a war memorial to 72,246 missing British Empire servicemen who died in the Battles of the Somme of the First World War between 1915 and 1918, with no known grave.
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Thiepval Memorial
The Thiepval Memorial to the Missing of the Somme is a war memorial to 72,246 missing British Empire servicemen who died in the Battles of the Somme of the First World War between 1915 and 1918, with no known grave.
Wellington Quarry, today in the middle of the town of Arras, is a former underground quarry dating back to the Middle Ages and Roman times. During WWI New Zealanders in particular expanded the network of tunnels and rooms creating an underground city used by forces of the British Empire and Commonwealth, During the Battle of Arras 1917, it was used for the Allied offensive which was launched in the early hours of 9 April 1917 when 24,000 men surged out from their underground hiding places. Very emotional feeling at the exit.
52 moradores locais recomendam
Pedreira Wellington
Rue Arthur DeletoilleWellington Quarry, today in the middle of the town of Arras, is a former underground quarry dating back to the Middle Ages and Roman times. During WWI New Zealanders in particular expanded the network of tunnels and rooms creating an underground city used by forces of the British Empire and Commonwealth, During the Battle of Arras 1917, it was used for the Allied offensive which was launched in the early hours of 9 April 1917 when 24,000 men surged out from their underground hiding places. Very emotional feeling at the exit.
Site of the first American battle and offensive of World War I.[
6 moradores locais recomendam
Cantigny American Monument
29 Rue du 28 Mai 1918Site of the first American battle and offensive of World War I.[
Getting Around
Gare de Longueau station
Easy to park (free), less walking than in Amiens center
Located near Cathedral (10 minute walk from train station without bags!). Agency at Gare for return of cars only. Closed for lunch 12pm-2 pm, evening at 6 pm. Closed Sunday. Address 11 Rue Saint-Martin aux Waides, 80000 Amiens, France Phone+33 3 22 91 31 21 Hours Monday: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 2:00 – 6:00 PM Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 2:00 – 6:00 PM Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 2:00 – 6:00 PM Thursday: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 2:00 – 6:00 PM Friday: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 2:00 – 6:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:00 – 6:00 PM Sunday: Closed
6 moradores locais recomendam
Avis France
11 Rue Saint-Martin aux WaidesLocated near Cathedral (10 minute walk from train station without bags!). Agency at Gare for return of cars only. Closed for lunch 12pm-2 pm, evening at 6 pm. Closed Sunday. Address 11 Rue Saint-Martin aux Waides, 80000 Amiens, France Phone+33 3 22 91 31 21 Hours Monday: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 2:00 – 6:00 PM Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 2:00 – 6:00 PM Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 2:00 – 6:00 PM Thursday: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 2:00 – 6:00 PM Friday: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 2:00 – 6:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:00 – 6:00 PM Sunday: Closed
Conveniently located directly at the Amiens Train Station. If arranged in advance, may open earlier, later or on Sunday but for additional charge. Address 1 Rue Vulfran Warmé, 80000 Amiens, France Phone+33 3 22 44 83 94 Hours Monday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 2:00 – 6:00 PM Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 2:00 – 6:00 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 2:00 – 6:00 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 2:00 – 6:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 2:00 – 6:00 PM Saturday: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM Sunday: Closed
7 moradores locais recomendam
Europcar Amiens Gare
1 Rue Vulfran WarméConveniently located directly at the Amiens Train Station. If arranged in advance, may open earlier, later or on Sunday but for additional charge. Address 1 Rue Vulfran Warmé, 80000 Amiens, France Phone+33 3 22 44 83 94 Hours Monday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 2:00 – 6:00 PM Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 2:00 – 6:00 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 2:00 – 6:00 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 2:00 – 6:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 2:00 – 6:00 PM Saturday: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM Sunday: Closed
TOTAL
59 Rte d'AmiensBrand new car wash