The best walks and hikes around Neuville-Saint-Amand

The listed building is striking for its original architecture with a porch tower over 34 meters high, a double transept or a radio-concentric choir. Inside, the visitor is seduced by the ancient 260 m long labyrinth engraved in the paving of the nave. Stained glass windows installed at different times complete the artistic offer of the Saint-Quentin Basilica, with in particular medieval stained glass windows in the apse chapels dating from the 12th century. These depict episodes from the life of the Virgin Mary and Saint Stephen.

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Built in the Gothic style, the Basilica of Saint-Quentin dates back to the 12th century, with work continuing until the 15th century. The building is known for its imposing façade, high arches and stained glass windows. The basilica suffered severe damage during the First World War, but was later restored. It is dedicated to Saint-Quentin, a Roman martyr, and is an important example of medieval religious architecture in the region.

As a memorial to the many dead, such a "MONUMENT AUX MORTS" (usually called a "Central Memorial" or "War Memorial" in German-speaking countries) is still very important today. "Now, Lord, you let your servant depart in peace, as you have said..." it says in the so-called "Hymn of Simeon" (Luke's Gospel, Chapter 2, Verse 29). However, the people who are remembered here did not depart in peace, but became victims of war and tyranny. Therefore, the term "fallen memorial" is now sometimes used instead of the "war memorial" that was previously common in German. In the French-speaking world, however, this aspect of commemoration of the dead has long been included in the most commonly used term "MONUMENT AUX MORTS". Regardless of language and nation, such a memorial has two important and at the same time everlasting tasks: -1- to keep the memory of the suffering and horror of war alive, -2- and to remind people of the need to maintain peace in the long term.

Classified as a city of Art and History, Saint-Quentin is the capital of Haute-Picardie. The city will appeal to heritage lovers with a beautiful architectural range, ranging from Gothic to neoclassical, including Art Deco.

Parc de l'Isle in Saint-Quentin offers a variety of trails for different levels of difficulty, from flat, easy trails along the Somme to hilly, wooded routes in the nature reserve. You can also admire the flora and fauna of the park, which houses a free zoo, a farm and a conservation center. The park is open all year round, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. in summer and from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. in winter. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, you will find at Parc d'Isle something to satisfy your tastes and your pace.

The Parc des Champs Elysées covers 12 hectares of green space and features a variety of trees, such as lime trees, maples, chestnut trees, redwoods, Gingko Bilobas and Virginia tulip trees. You can also enjoy the horticultural garden, which incorporates certain elements of the Douchy church and the old garden of the Palais de Fervaques. The park is also surrounded by beautiful Art Deco houses on the avenues that border it. The Parc des Champs Elysées is an ideal place to enjoy nature and culture in the heart of Saint-Quentin.

The Saint-Quentin war memorial is a unique memorial dedicated to the city's soldiers who fell in combat during different wars. The monument is located near the train station and features a large granite wall with three bas-reliefs depicting scenes from 1557, 1870 and 1914-19181. You can admire the work of architect Paul Bigot and sculptors Henri Bouchard and Paul Landowski, who created this impressive structure in 1927. The monument is also a tribute to the resilience of the residents of Saint-Quentin, who endured the destruction and exodus caused by conflicts.