Centre Culturel Départemental – Abbaye de Saint-Riquier

Standing in pleasant wooded grounds, the abbey buildings date from the 8th century (Carolingian foundations) to the late 17th century. Today they house temporary exhibitions and the 'Centre Culturel de Rencontre'. In the grounds: an educational beehive, insect hotel and lovely orchard. The abbey church has elements from every period of Gothic architecture - early to flamboyant. Cultural events: 'Jazz sur l'Herbe', a Music festival and 'Musique en Lumière' take place every year, particularly in June and July.