Pont-Remy

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Pont-Remy (Script error: No such module "IPA".; also Pont-Rémy; Template:Langx) 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 7 miles (11 km) southeast of Abbeville. Pont-Remy station has rail connections to Amiens and Abbeville.

Population

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Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
19681,547—    
19751,406−1.36%
19821,311−0.99%
19901,395+0.78%
19991,400+0.04%
20071,497+0.84%
20121,430−0.91%
20171,469+0.54%
2023 1,438−0.35%
Source: INSEE[2]

Places of interest

  • The railway station
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 (meaning the 'homeless man' or 'tramp' a reference to its abandoned state) or Château Pianiste (for the number of pianos left at the site).[3]
    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.[4]
    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.[5]
  • The British cemetery

See also

References

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