Abbeville Attractions

Abbeville (pop. 24,568), the old capital of the district of Ponthieu, lies on the Somme, not far from the sea. It suffered heavy damage during World War II, and after the war was rebuilt in modern style. In the center of the town is the unfinished and severely damaged church of St-Vulfran (15th-16th C.), with a magnificent Late Gothic facade. Outside the town is the Château of Bagatelle (1752-1754), with period decoration and furniture. North of St Vulfran is the Musée Boucher de Perthes (pictures, sculpture, prehistoric finds).