Discover Longueau: Hortillonnages, architectural history and culture
Accommodation in Longueau
A range of themes come together in Longueau for a stay: the Hortillonnages also extend into the municipality, a walking trail runs between Amiens and Longueau, and architecture and industrial history offer further points of interest. When looking for a hotel, you can first consider whether you would like to plan your trip around the landscape, architectural history or an event date. The places and themes below also differ in how they can be planned: trail lengths are specified, while cultural programmes vary by season.
Hortillonnages and walking trails
The Hortillonnages cover 265 hectares and are spread across Amiens, Camon, Longueau and Rivery. Their landscape forms a mosaic of canals, bodies of water of various sizes and gardens with a wide range of designs. Longueau is therefore part of a landscape area that spans several municipalities. If you choose the Hortillonnages as the focus of your trip, keep this wider geographical setting in mind.
One specific route through the Hortillonnages follows the towpath. The landscape can be explored along more than 3 km of trail, which is equipped with educational information panels. This route therefore combines the landscape with explanatory stops. Check local conditions before your trip, as the route and information facilities may change.
The Circuit de la Canardière is another walking trail: it is 11 km long and runs between Amiens and Longueau. In contrast to the towpath, its length and the link between the two towns are specified; the route through the Hortillonnages focuses on the landscape and information panels. These differences can help with planning without treating the two routes as equivalent. You should also check conditions before setting out on the Circuit.
Garden city and local history
The Cité-jardin dite du Château Tourtier in Longueau was designed by the architect Raoul Dautry and is partially listed as a historic monument. It is part of the history of workers’ housing associated with the Industrial Revolution of the 19th century. Both the architectural attribution and the historical context are central to this site: the garden city can be understood as part of the development of housing in the industrial age.
Another connection with local history can be found in Longueau’s municipal cemetery. Several monumental tombs belonging to the Bossu-Gense, Manier-Morel and Lefèvre-Lombart families have been preserved there. The family names and monumental design make this a different historical subject from the garden city: here, the focus is on the tombs and their family associations.
Culture and event dates
A municipal account dated 27 February 2019 mentions regular exhibitions and events at the industrial site of the Longueau depot, including La FĂŞte du Rail. If an event is important to your stay, check the latest dates and access arrangements before your trip.
Le Trait d'union is a cultural venue associated with Longueau and Glisy. Its programme includes theatre and performances, with highlights such as a season for young audiences, Festi'MĂ´mes and Kidanse. As the programme and access arrangements may change, we recommend checking the latest dates before your trip.
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For the broader travel overview: Somme.
