Ailly-Sur-Noye: Architecture, Nature and Leisure

If you’re looking for a hotel in Ailly-Sur-Noye, start by deciding what you’d like to focus on during your stay: local history and architecture, nature or outdoor activities. The Église Saint-Martin, the Plan d’Eau de Berny-sur-Noye and a range of cultural and leisure activities offer specific starting points.

Planning your stay

Ailly-Sur-Noye railway station is 500 metres from the town centre. This distance gives you a clear point of reference for the town centre when planning your arrival.

Landscape and trails

The Plan d’Eau de Berny-sur-Noye is a natural recreation area. Its body of water covers 4 hectares, with an additional 4.5 hectares of surrounding area. These separate figures give you a clear idea of the size of the area: the recreational space is not limited to the water itself. There are several trails around the Plan d’Eau, including routes on the Ailly-Sur-Noye trail network. The water, surrounding area and trails offer different ways to enjoy nature and exercise during your stay.

Église Saint-Martin: architecture and remembrance

The Église Saint-Martin was built in the late 19th century to plans by Paul Delefortrie, in the Romanesque Revival and Gothic Revival styles. Its construction history can be considered alongside later commemorative works: the First World War memorial windows were designed and created in 1954 by Gérard Ansart and the Cagnart workshop. The construction of the church and the creation of the windows belong to different historical contexts. Above the entrance door is the sculptural group La Charité de Saint Martin.

The church can be visited by appointment throughout the year. Arrange a time before you arrive so you can include the visit in your travel plans.

Stage, film and the history of Picardy

The Théâtre de verdure is an artistically designed outdoor venue for live performances and film screenings. While the Église Saint-Martin centres on architecture and commemorative art, this venue features stage and film events. A sound-and-light show in Ailly-Sur-Noye traces 20,000 years of Picardy’s history. Performance dates are seasonal and may change. If you plan to attend the show, check the latest dates before you travel.

Activities with different age requirements

When planning with children, the age requirements for each activity are a useful way to compare them. L’Éveil des Sens by Terrains d’Aventure offers eight activities with unlimited access and is intended for children aged 2 to 5. Terrains d’Aventure also offers six adventure courses for ages 8 and up, with a continuous safety line. This makes it easy to compare the age ranges of the two different programmes. Programme details may change; check the latest information before your visit.

Nearby waters

The Noye has a 2 km stretch of Category 1 river. Other waters include the Marais de Berny, the Trou aux Plaisirs and the Plan d’Eau de Berny-sur-Noye. A permit may be required for fishing on the Noye.

Discover more destinations: Saint-Riquier, Esclainvillers, Drucat, Mesnil-Domqueur, Beaucamps-Le-Vieux, Vron, Bourseville, Nesle

For the broader travel overview: Somme.