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Voykit pocket guide · France
Abbeville
Spend a half‑day in Abbeville to see the historic centre and the Baie de Somme, then head on to Amiens or the coast.
Abbeville is a small town in Hauts‑de‑France on the Somme River. Its compact centre, a 17th‑century cathedral and nearby marshland can be explored in a few hours. One day is enough unless you want a full Baie de Somme tour.
- Country
- France
- Best months
- May–Sep
- Avoid
- Jan–Feb (cold, limited opening hours)
- Stay
- 0–1 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- EUR
- Money
- Currency is the euro (EUR, €). Contactless cards work in most shops, cafés and restaurants.
- Daily spend
- Budget €30–50 excl. bed · Mid €50–80 excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Orange, SFR, Bouygues Télécom and Free sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at tabacs; ID is required to register.
- Emergency
- Police 17 · Ambulance 15 · Fire 18
- Plugs
- Types C, E · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round two-pin plugs; type E sockets have an earth pin sticking out, so Schuko (type F) plugs need a C/E hybrid or an adapter.
- Tipping
- Café or bar: Leave small change, €0.20–1.; Restaurant: Service is included; leave 5–10% in cash for good service.; Taxi: Round up to the next euro or two.; Hotel porter or housekeeping: €1–2 per bag or per night.; Tour guide: €5–10 per person for a half day, more for private guides.
- Water
- Tap water is safe everywhere unless signed otherwise. Restaurants must serve a free carafe of tap water on request.
- Toilets
- Paris has free automatic public toilets (sanisettes); elsewhere use cafés (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €0.50–1.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | €2–3 |
| Crêpe | €5–9 |
| Fish dish | €12–20 |
| Museum entry | Free |
| Bike hire (day) | €10–15 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- CDG · Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Main international airport, about 2 h 30 min by train (Paris) and 90 min onward to Abbeville.
- BVA · Paris Beauvais
- Low‑cost airport, approx. 1 h 45 min by coach to Paris then 90 min train to Abbeville.
Typical fares
- Paris → Abbeville train
- about €30 2nd class, 90 min (check)
- Bike hire per day
- ≈ €12 (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
The centre is walkable; rent a bike for the riverbank. Parking is available at most hotels for a fee.
See and do
Known for
- Collégiale Saint‑Vulfran
- Church of the Holy Sepulchre
- Chateau and Gardens of Bagatelle
- Jardins d'Emonville
- Boucher de Perthes Museum
- Baie de Somme
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Baie de Somme | Walk or bike from town centre; car park available near the river | 30 min walk |
| Saint‑Valéry‑sur‑Somme | Train from Abbeville station, about 15 min | ≈45 min total |
Sleep
- Ibis Abbeville
- 2‑star, 2 km (1.2 mi) from centre, parking, wifi2‑star, 1.2 mi (2 km) from centre, parking, wifi
- Relais Vauban
- Historic 2‑star, central, bike hire, parking fee
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Pardonpardon |
| Thank you | Mercimerci |
| How much is it? | C’est combien ?sayt kom-byan |
| Where is the toilet? | Où sont les toilettes ?oo son lay twah-let |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Say 'bonjour madame/monsieur' on entering any shop, bus or office; avoid: Asking a question before saying bonjour — it is read as rude
- Cheek kisses (la bise): Follow the other person's lead; one to four kisses depending on region; avoid: Initiating la bise with strangers or in business
- Addressing people: Use 'vous' and titles until invited otherwise; avoid: First names and 'tu' with older people or staff
- Restaurants: Wait to be seated in restaurants; call the waiter 'monsieur' or 'madame'; avoid: 'Garçon', snapping fingers, asking for the bill before you are finished
- Conversation: Debate is a pleasure; food, politics and philosophy are fair game; avoid: Asking about salary or religion; loud voices on trains
- Dinner at a home: Bring flowers (not chrysanthemums), chocolates or a good bottle; arrive 10–15 minutes late; avoid: Cutting the tip off a cheese wedge or asking for ketchup
- Dress: Smart-casual in cities; covered shoulders in churches; avoid: Beachwear in town centres
Scams and watch-outs
- Train station is on the west side of the Canal du Transit; check schedules for connections to Paris (≈90 min).
- Museum closed Tuesdays; verify opening hours before visiting.
Abbeville is generally safe; keep an eye on belongings in crowded markets and follow usual road safety when cycling.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Abbeville yet. Suggested stay: 0–1 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Collégiale Saint‑Vulfran
- Church of the Holy Sepulchre
- Chateau and Gardens of Bagatelle
- Jardins d'Emonville
- Boucher de Perthes Museum
- Baie de Somme
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Abbeville: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12345
- Wikivoyage: Abbeville, revision 5238733 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5238733
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/abbeville). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.