"A quaint little village in Picardy" Bray-sur-Somme by nhcram

Bray-sur-Somme Travel Guide: 4 reviews and 8 photos

Most of the little villages around Amiens are pretty and have their own charm but this one caught my eye. A couple of bars, a couple of shops, a tourist information office an old churchand an red post box!
Twinned with an English town it also is home to one of the German war grave cemeteries in the region.
Bray-sur-Somme is an important fishing centre just over 20 miles east of Amiens in the attractive Picardy region of northern France, an area of woods, lakes and hills. Its position on the gently-flowing Somme means that it has many associations with the First World War.

Last visit to Bray-sur-Somme: Sep 2007
Intro Updated Sep 17, 2007
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Reviews (4)

A small piece of England - Bray-sur-Somme

A little bit of England Local Customs (1)

I must admit I found it amusing to see an Englsih post box in the middle of a French village. Funny as it was it did not... more travel advice

The local church Things to Do (2)

Built between the 12th and 16th centuries on the ruins of a former moustier. The style is strange for this part of... more travel advice

The locals place to drink - Bray-sur-Somme

The locals place to drink Restaurants (1)

Only had a coffee here but the place was buzzing with locals buying a drink or a paper. Set in the heart of the village... more travel advice

Tribute to the war dead - Bray-sur-Somme

Tribute to the war dead Things to Do (2)

This is the first war cemetery to the German war dead that I have visited and must a admit I found it darker and more... more travel advice

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BarryAir Jan 2, 2009 at 7:46 PM

There is a plaque along side of the road from Bray to Corby on the Red Baron crash site. Barry in Lafayette, Louisiana
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diosh Nov 26, 2007 at 1:50 AM

I love the Picardy area-We've been to Wimereaux a couple of times.Like going back to 1900s:-)x
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Mariajoy Sep 20, 2007 at 11:27 AM

How strange to find an old red british post box here! :)) A poignant place it seems!