Things to see and do Picardie

Between the beach and the port, you will find a small church, in the neo-Gothic style. But it is worth entering to find a maritime atmosphere, with ex-votos in the shape of ships, suspended fishing nets and a presentation of local boats (with their names and descriptions). No doubt, you are in a port city and here we pray for the sailors. You can also discover a painting classified as a historical monument: "View of the Crotoy of the 15th century" as well as a grandstand organ.

A curious door, which attracts the eye and it is hard to understand the architectural logic! It is part of the Demeure, built by the Amiénois banker Samuel Ricard in a medieval and neo-Gothic style. Under fanciful appearances, the building is ingenious, since it allows the owner to make the city more easily accessible through a long vaulted staircase.

This association, which specializes in activities and stays in the heart of nature, has some nice surprises in store for you. Canoeing, archery, climbing, geocaching, mountain biking, multi-sport raids, nature outings, orientation: there is always something to enjoy in this magnificent and preserved setting. Multi-activity trips based on different themes (the water cycle, fauna and flora, wetlands or the impact of human activity on nature) allow for multiple discoveries. On the Oise river, calm and accessible to all, you will enjoy a descent that alternates between drossages, gravel pits and small rapids. Tuna is a more maneuverable and wild course on which you will appreciate the crossing of the mills marking the descent and which offer small thresholds. Climbing enthusiasts will be delighted to discover the natural site of the Pas-Bayard rocks, located in the middle of the forest with about thirty routes from level 4a to 7a. An indoor climbing room is also available. The Thiérache Sport Nature base is the guarantee of a good time with family or friends!

A magnificent library, set in the old St. Martin Abbey. Through a large and majestic staircase, you will reach the floor and the large number of funds available to the library: manuscripts, incunables and old print; local newspapers and books; more than 25 000 contemporary books in direct lending (90 000 in indirect lending), as well as current month periodicals, dictionaries and encyclopedias…