Airaines

Airaines is a commune located in the department of the Somme (Area of Picardie).

The city of Airaines belongs to the canton of Molliens-Dreuil and the district of Amiens.

Open door on the beautiful valley of the Somme and the Picardie coast, Airaines, city many times martyrdom in  the History, could reappear of its ruins and forge a new vitality… 100% nature!

You have the occasion to discover the richnesses of its inheritance transmitted by its old whose habitans carry guaranteeing, Priory, the church Notre Dame and the towers of Luynes.

The history of Airaines, little known, however has certain richnesses inherited an impressive warlike past, Picardy history and legends. A remarkable architectural heritage is also to discover at the time of this visit.

Program: every Tuesday and Fridays - at 14:00 and 15:45

Tariff: 3.00 €/person

Reservation in Tourist office of Airaines

• The Notre Dame church of XII century, this is oldest of the department!

It constitutes a remarkable example of transition from the novel to the Gothic… It shelters a carved baptismal tank of XI century, in which it was possible to completely immerse the baptized person. The Priory dates from XII and XVI centuries.

It is coupled with the Notre Dame church, it became a center of art and culture. Each year Association " Presence of Art" there a beautiful exposure of contemporary art proposes of mid-May to mid-September.

• The church Saint Denis

Parish church of Gothic style blazing of XVI century, it is dedicated to Saint Denis, bishop and martyr, owner of the city.

• Towers of Luynes

Vestiges of the castle of the Lords of Airaines built at the XVII century.

• Every year, in mid-May, great floral exposure and flower market " Floralies"
• Fire of the Jean Saint in the site of the Towers of Luynes at the end of June
• Festival of the accordion 1st Sunday of July
• Large fire of the artifice on July 14
• Every year, at the end of November, Fair of the Saint Clement. Agricultural show, annual stock sale, fun fair.

To make:

• Fishing on river, in Airaines, river of 1st category
• Riding school
• Tennis (2 short covers)
• Cycling
• Bowling pitch
• Hikes and VTT