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River Somme

Description: The Somme is a river in Picardy, northern France. The name Somme comes from a Celtic word meaning tranquility. The ... more

River Somme ... river is 245 km long, from its source in the high ground of the former Forest of Arrouaise at Fonsommes near Saint-Quentin, to the Bay of the Somme, in the English Channel. It lies in the geological syncline which also forms The Solent. This gives it a fairly constant and gentle gradient.

Newest Review: ... due to stay at the new Pierre et Vacances residence at Le Crotoy in October and have been searching for recommendations for things to do and places to visit whilst there so as to make use of our limited time there. The area sounds exactly what we're looking for, although I regret that our accommodation is part of the new development along the beach as mentioned. Finer details such as local ... more

... dish recommendations are particularly welcome, and we'll be sure to visit the local 'Aire'. Thanks for taking the time to pass on your knowledge....more

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River Somme: Very useful (96 words)
by Sue - written on 09/09/07
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We're due to stay at the new Pierre et Vacances residence at Le Crotoy in October and have been searching for recommendations for things to do and places to visit whilst there so as to make use of our limited time there. The area sounds exactly what we're looking for, although I regret that our accommodation is part of the new development along the beach as mentioned. Finer details such as local dish recommendations are particularly welcome, and we'll be sure to visit the local 'Aire'. Thanks for taking the time to pass on your ... Read the complete review

Nature at Bay (2796 words)
by - written on 08/05/07 (Very useful, 1605 readings)
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This review covers only the last 10km or so of the River Somme’s 245 km journey to the sea. It is, so far as I know, the most attractive stretch, but then I do not know the inland stretches very well, certainly not well enough to do the whole river justice in a full review. However, although I proposed only “The Bay of the Somme” as a product category to Dooyoo, this how they listed it. The First World War battles of the Somme, incidentally, were named after the département of the Somme, in which they took place, rather than the river, and certainly form no part of the history of the ... Read the complete review