Exposition Saint-Riquier 625-2025

To mark the 1400th anniversary of the Abbey of Saint-Riquier, founded in 625, the Centre Culturel Départemental is staging a unique exhibition on one of Northern France?s greatest religious, cultural and intellectual centers. Along a richly illustrated trail of some 200 works from the public collections of the Somme département, and with the exceptional support of the Cité de l?Architecture et du Patrimoine, visitors are invited to explore the thousand-year history of this jewel of the Somme?s architectural heritage, which has seen many vicissitudes. Sculptures, goldsmith?s and silversmith?s pieces, graphic documents and photographs are brought together for the first time, tracing the turbulent destiny of the Abbey, from its golden age in Carolingian times and the 17th century, to its transformation into a seminary in the 19th century. The collections of the Historial de la Grande Guerre in Péronne illustrate the Abbey?s past as a military hospital during the First World War. The tour concludes with a contemporary vision of the Abbey, celebrating in particular the 40th anniversary of the Festival it has hosted since 1985. Date: From 05/17/2025 to 09/21/2025 Venue: Centre culturel départemental de l?Abbaye de Saint-Riquier, Place de l?église - 80135 SAINT-RIQUIER - 2nd floor exhibition space Opening hours: 9am - 5pm, Monday to Saturday Admission: 6 ? / 4 ? / free (under certain conditions). Admission also includes access to the site and other exhibitions. Public : General public