Airaines
Airaines is a commune in the Somme department in Hauts-de-France in northern France.
Geography
The commune is situated north west of Amiens, about south of Abbeville, at the junction of the D901 and D936 roads.Hamlets and neighbourhoods
Dourier : Originally a hamlet to the northeast of the town, now a suburb.Dreuil-Hamel : Stretching out to the west, sprinkled with orchards and meadows, this commune was once separate. By decree of 26 September 1972 it was joined with Airaines in a simple merger.History
- In earlier times, the town flourished, due mainly to the importance of the castle of the dukes of Luynes.
- During World War II, the town was subject to much destruction in June 1940. The Market hall was destroyed.
- The years 1985-2000 saw the closure of several important economical activities, resulting in high unemployment
Places and monuments
- Saint-Denis church
- The Priory
- Dreuil-Hamel church, abandoned and in danger of collapsing
- The towers of the dukes of Luynes
- The memorial to Charles N'Tchoréré
- A monument aux morts with sculptural work by Albert Dominique Roze