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Crécy-en-Ponthieu

Hauts-de-France, France · Europe

About Crécy-en-Ponthieu

Crécy-en-Ponthieu is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Nouvion, 24km from Baie de Somme.

Crécy-en-Ponthieu is a town located in Hauts-de-France, France. With a population of 1,549, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Crécy-en-Ponthieu sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Crécy-en-Ponthieu to your route.

About Crécy-en-Ponthieu

Crécy-en-Ponthieu (French: [kʁe.si.ɑ̃.pɔ̃.tjø]), known in archaic English as Cressy, is a commune located south of Calais in the northern French department of Somme. It gives its name to Crécy Forest, which starts about two kilometres to the south-west of the town and is one of the largest in the north of France. A

Read more small river, the Maye, runs through the town.

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Where is Crécy-en-Ponthieu located?

Crécy-en-Ponthieu is located in Hauts-de-France, France, Europe. The coordinates are 50.2519 latitude, 1.8808 longitude.

What is the population of Crécy-en-Ponthieu?

Crécy-en-Ponthieu has a population of approximately 1,549 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
1,549
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Hauts-de-France
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
50.2519, 1.8808

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in France

Police
17
Ambulance
15
Fire
18
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.

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Worth the detour from Crécy-en-Ponthieu

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Baie de Somme

A vast shimmering bay of mudflats, seals and salt-marsh: one of France's great natural estuaries.

24 km · about 25 min drive

cathedral

Amiens Cathedral (Cathédrale Notre-Dame d'Amiens)

The largest Gothic cathedral in France, its colossal nave and carved facade lit by a summer light show.

50 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Nausicaá – National Sea Centre

Europe's largest aquarium in Boulogne-sur-Mer, France with a stunning open-ocean tank and conservation mission.

57 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Crécy-en-Ponthieu

  • 72 kmCap Gris-NezThe closest point in France to England, a windswept headland of cliffs, lighthouse and migrating birds.
  • 76 kmCap Blanc-NezDazzling white chalk cliffs on the Opal Coast with views across the Channel to England on clear days.

Driving in France

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.85/litre
Motorway tolls
~€10.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Crécy-en-Ponthieu.

Nouvion

🇫🇷 France

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Sailly-Flibeaucourt

🇫🇷 France

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Saint-Riquier

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Rue

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15 km awayPop. 3,235

Campagne-lès-Hesdin

🇫🇷 France

16 km awayPop. 1,732

Marconnelle

🇫🇷 France

17 km awayPop. 1,290

Abbeville

🇫🇷 France

17 km awayPop. 26,461

Auxi-le-Château

🇫🇷 France

17 km awayPop. 2,969

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