Pont-Remy


Pont-Remy is a commune in the Somme department in Hauts-de-France in northern France.

Geography

The commune is situated at the junction of the D901 and D183 roads at an ancient crossing point of the river Somme, some southeast of Abbeville. Pont-Remy station has rail connections to Amiens and Abbeville.

Population

Places of interest

Image:PONT-REMY - La Gare.JPG|thumb|300px|center|The railway station at the beginning of the 20th century
  • Church of Saint-Pierre
  • The Château de Pont Remy Somme, also known as the Château Clochard or Château Pianiste.
The Château or Castle originally has been the site of numerous historical visitors including Cardinal Richelieu since its rebuilding after being destroyed during the hundred years war.
An association was set up in 2007 to persuade the owners to save this historic monument. On August 13, 2012 the Château was severely damaged by fire, halting a planned community renovation and restoration program.