Collegiate Church of Saint-Vulfran
Collégiale Saint-Vulfran d'Abbeville
A flamboyant Gothic masterpiece with an intricately carved west façade, restored over decades after WWII bombing.
The Collegiate Church of Saint-Vulfran was begun in 1488 and is a showcase of the flamboyant Gothic style. Its west façade, with three porches and two towers, is covered in intricate floral motifs and statues, and the 16th-century carvings on the wooden doors are especially fine. In 1940, German bombing almost destroyed Abbeville's old town and severely damaged the church, and restoration work continued for more than half a century afterward. Admission is free. Located in the center of Abbeville, it makes a good half-hour stop on the way between Amiens and the Bay of the Somme. The Boucher de Perthes Museum is nearby.
Opening hours
About 09:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Abbey of Saint-Riquier
- Château de Rambures
- Samara Archaeological Park
- Belfry of Amiens
- Musée de Picardie
- Saint-Leu Quarter
- Amiens Cathedral
- Jules Verne House