Things To Do
in Abbeville

Held on market days (commonly weekly mornings), the market sells local cheeses, charcuterie, seasonal vegetables, bakery items and ready-to-eat specialties — a great place to sample local products.

Around the Baie de Somme and seaside towns you’ll find stalls selling fresh oysters, smoked fish and regional preserves — ideal for picnics.

Use a polite greeting on entering shops and when meeting people — say “Bonjour” (or “Bonsoir” in the evening) and a handshake for first-time formal meetings.

Be courteous, use “s'il vous plaît” and “merci,” and address older people or service staff formally with 'Monsieur' or 'Madame' unless invited to use first names.

Respect quieter rhythms in small towns — avoid loud noise late at night, especially near residential streets.

Keep hands visible on the table, wait for everyone to be served before eating, and avoid overly casual behaviour in traditional restaurants.

Service is usually included in restaurant bills (service compris). Leaving a small extra tip (5–10%) for excellent service is appreciated but not obligatory; round up taxi fares and leave small change for café staff.

Credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard) are widely accepted; carry some euros in cash for small shops, markets and rural vendors. Contactless payments and mobile pay are increasingly used.

Mild temperatures, blooming countryside and migratory birds arriving — ideal for birdwatching and quieter hiking; some seasonal tourist services begin operating.

Warmest period with more tourists, extended opening hours for attractions and good conditions for coastal walks and boat trips; expect busy weekends in nearby seaside towns.

Cooler weather and changing foliage make for attractive landscapes and calmer tourist numbers; good season for photography and local harvest markets.

Cool, damp and occasionally frosty conditions with shorter daylight hours; many small shops or restaurants may close some days — bring warm layers and waterproof gear.

Extensive routes across dunes, salt marshes and mudflats with well-marked trails and hides for birdwatching; tides and soft ground mean planning is advised.

Structured paths and hides for up-close bird observation and guided walks through heath and dunes — excellent for wildlife photography.

Flat, easy trails following the canal and river suitable for walking and cycling, linking villages and scenic river views.

A shoreline route offering beach walking, shellfish stalls and broad estuary views; distance varies by starting point and tide conditions.

Many families and multi-generation households form the backbone of town life, using local schools, shops and services.

The town attracts retirees who appreciate a quieter pace, community amenities and good access to healthcare.

Some residents commute to larger towns for work; the surrounding area includes agricultural communities and related industries.

Visitors drawn by the Baie de Somme, birdwatching and coastal activities swell numbers seasonally, especially in summer and migration periods.