Property for sale in Somme

The Somme is one of northern France's most varied departments. Its capital, Amiens, is built around one of the finest Gothic cathedrals in the country, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Good road and rail links keep the department well connected to both Paris and the Channel coast. Grounded in wartime history, the Somme is home to the battlefields and memorials around Péronne and Albert, which draw visitors from around the world each year to reflect on the events of the First World War. Elsewhere in the department, buyers will find the wide, tidal Baie de Somme nature reserve, backed by pretty resorts such as Fort-Mahon-Plage, and the floating gardens of the Hortillonnages, best explored by boat around Amiens. The Somme is recognised too for its seafood and coastal produce, with the bay itself supporting a thriving local fishing and shellfish trade. A mild maritime climate brings gentle summers and cool winters. Options on the market range from an apartment in historic Amiens, a cottage near the bay or a farmhouse among the department's rolling fields, the Somme offers a mix of city, coast and countryside. With heritage, nature and good value, it is a department well worth considering. For buyers considering the local property market, the average price for a house in Somme is €1,563/m².