Somme River | Location, Map, World War I, & World War II
Somme River, river, northern France. It rises in the hills at Fonsommes, near Saint-Quentin in the Aisne département, and flows generally westward for 152 miles (245 km) to the English Channel, crossing Somme département and the ancient province of Picardy.
Somme River + Canal | Detailed Navigation Guides and Maps
It is one of the most attractive waterways of northern France, passing through a marshy valley dotted with lakes, peat marshes and gravel pits, and is ideal for pleasure cruising. Commercial traffic has all but ceased.
Battle of the Somme: Casualties & Who Won | HISTORY
2009年11月12日 · The Battle of the Somme, which took place from July to November 1916, began as an Allied offensive against German forces along the Western Front of World War I, near the Somme River in France.
Somme River - Students | Britannica Kids | Homework Help
The Somme River is located in northern France. It rises in the hills at Fonsommes, near the city of Saint-Quentin, and flows generally westward for 152 miles (245 kilometers) to the English Channel, crossing the ancient province of Picardy. The name Somme is derived from the Celtic word samara, meaning “tranquil.”
The Somme Canal, a river cruise in the heritage of northern France
2022年1月7日 · 245 kilometers long, the Somme is a river whose new facilities and services are designed for tourist use. Let's discover the peaceful waters of the canalized part of this northern French river.
Sailing on the Somme - Somme Tourisme
River cruise FROM PERONNE TO SAINT-VALERY-SUR-SOMME. The Somme River, the backbone of the department, rises in the Aisne and flows for almost 120 km to the Baie de Somme.
A walk along France's beautiful River Somme - You are here
2019年4月26日 · Musicians, painters and photographers all try to bring out the tranquil beauty of the River Somme, in northern France. It's an ideal destination for those who appreciate walks rich in history,...
The Somme Battlefields of WW1, France - Great War
Winding its way through a gently rolling landscape the beautiful Somme river, with its famous marshes (marais) and swamps (marécages), makes its way westwards through the battlefield area from St. Quentin in the east, through Amiens and on to the coast.
Somme (France) • Art, Archaeology & History Sites & Museums
Running through the middle of the Somme department is the river from which it takes its name. It was in the gravels of this river that early archaeologists first identified stone hand axes as human in origin. Despite the devastating events of World War I, the Somme has much natural beauty and cultural interest.
The Somme valley - Tourism & Holiday Guide - France Voyage
Rich in eels, the peaceful lakes of the upper Somme are a fishermen's paradise. Great for walking, the Somme valley is also a great place for river tourism with the Somme canal going from Saint-Simon in the Aisne to Saint-Valery-sur-Somme, through Cappy. A wonderful way to discover part of the landscapes of the Somme along the water.
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