Visit Corbie

by David S. - Published December 12, 2021 17:52 - Updated June 16, 2022 19:07

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If you're looking for a place to get away from it all, Corbie has many historic sites and is very peaceful. You'll enjoy the fresh air and lack of noise in this small town, which is ideal if you're looking for a break!

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Description of the city Corbie

The Corbie is the lungs of the city with its large area of trees. Below you can find out what you need to know about this city.

Where is Corbie, which department?

It is located 1? hours north of France by rail and 17km east ofAmiens. It is a commune in the Somme département. It covers an area of 1,625 hectares, 102 of which are covered by woods and forests. It is the administrative centre of the canton and the seat of the Val de Somme Community of Communes.

The post office and postal code of Corbie

Its postcode is 80800 and it is one of 27 other neighbouring communes spread over an area of more than 200 Km2 with a total population of approximately 23,000.

How many people live in Corbie?

The inhabitants of Corbie are also called Corbeens or Corbéennes. The population is approximately 6300 inhabitants or 392 inhabitants per Km².

What's the weather like in Corbie/ Météo Corbie

The climate in Corbie is oceanic. The weather is generally rainy, i.e. with a lot of rain even during the dry seasons. The winter is rather mild with some snow.

The beautiful town of Corbie with the Town Hall

In legal matters the commune is in several districts:

The Canton of Corbie

The canton of Corbie is made up of 40 communes. It is a French electoral committee located in the Hauts-de-France region, department of Somme.

The Val-de-Somme Community of Municipalities (Com de Com)

La Corbie is a member of the Val de Sommes Community of Communes. This institution groups together 33 neighbouring communes.

The 3 Valleys Rehabilitation Centre

The centre opened its doors in February 2006. Created through the efforts of the Groupe Santé Victor Pauchet, the Centre Hospitalier Universitaire d'Amiens and the Centre Hospitalier de Corbie, it takes care of patients with a pathology. The team's aim is to help patients regain maximum autonomy.

What to do in Corbie?

If you are in Corbie on holiday or on a business trip, there are a number of places to enjoy your stay:

Guided tour Corbie

There are many places to explore in the city centre and a guided tour would be a good idea to make sure you don't miss anything. Local experts will take you to every corner of the town.

However, here are a few addresses where you can have a good time:

Calypso Corbie swimming pool

The pool is located near the gymnasium in Corbie. It is equipped with a large swimming pool, a 25 m pentagliss with lane, a river for counter-current swimming and a sauna. The facility is available for swimming lessons and aqua gym.

Corbie Abbey

This historic monument is also known as the Abbatiale Saint Pierre de Corbie, a monastery of Benedictine monks in the centre of the town. When you visit it, you'll find two paleochristian relics. The cathedral offers a beautiful panoramic view over the Somme Valley.

Parc de la Corbie

The Green Heritage is a park located in the centre of the city. It is a quiet place full of greenery ideal for relaxing and taking a walk.

If you are wondering where to eat in corbie ? Don't hesitate to come and discover the Val de Somme restaurant in Corbie.

There are several restaurants in Corbie that will not disappoint you in service. In terms of cuisine, don't leave without tasting the well-known speciality of the Val de Somme. Then, the delicious macaron pavé de Corbie prepared with apple compote and hazelnut powder and honey. It is a macaroon from Amiens revisited. Not forgetting the various bakeries can certainly surprise you.

Visiting around Corbie

In the vicinity of Corbie there are many historical sites that you can also visit during your stay:

Villers Bretonneux

It is a town to the south of the Corbie river. You can visit the town hall, a large castle that was destroyed during the Great Wars and subsequently restored.

East of Amiens

Visit the East ofAmiens will give you a moment of absolute relaxation. The Amiens hortillonnages is a place to explore. These are gardens made up of small planted plots surrounded by water.

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