Péronne, Medieval fortified town in Somme, France
Péronne is a fortified town in the Somme region that sits on elevated ground and is shaped by a medieval castle at its center. The castle dominates the town's skyline and now houses a major museum dedicated to World War I.
The town grew from a monastery founded before 400 CE and later became a strategic fortress during medieval times. Its defenses reflect centuries of military conflicts that shaped the region.
The Historial museum inside the castle displays collections about World War I from both military and civilian perspectives. Visitors can explore stories from soldiers and residents who lived through this period.
The town can be explored on foot or by car, with most sights within easy walking distance of each other. The castle with its museum is the main hub for visitors interested in history and architecture.
The town's coat of arms features a Gothic letter P surrounded by three fleurs-de-lis and two dogs representing loyalty. This unusual combination makes the shield one of the more distinctive heraldic designs in the region.
Location: Somme
Location: arrondissement of Péronne
Elevation above the sea: 66 m
Shares border with: Allaines, Barleux, Biaches, Brie, Bussu, Cléry-sur-Somme, Doingt, Éterpigny, Mesnil-Bruntel
Phone: +33322733100
Email: accueil@ville-peronne.fr
Website: http://ville-peronne.fr
GPS coordinates: 49.92917,2.93250
Latest update: December 17, 2025 10:03
Museum of the Great War
119 m
Mont Saint-Quentin Australian war memorial
553 m
Château-fort de Péronne
549 m
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Péronne
180 m
Château de Péronne
39 m
Porte de Bretagne
549 m
Abbey of Mont-Saint-Quentin
2 km
Musée Alfred-Danicourt
119 m
Abbaye Notre-Dame de Biaches
1.7 km
Peronne Communal Cemetery Extension
741 m
War memorial of Péronne - rue Béranger
469 m
Église Saint-Médard de Biaches
1.7 km
Fortifications de Péronne
507 mLa bonne mort
162 m2nd Australian Division Memorial, Mont St Quentin (WWI)
2 kmEspace Mac Orlan
127 mMonument du Marin
592 mCalvaire
1.2 kmMonument Gonnet
1.1 kmCalvaire
1.9 kmCalvaire
1.6 kmCastle
2.1 kmCastle
2 kmWayside cross
4.1 kmPorte de Bretagne
505 mMonument
755 mMemorial, war memorial
2 kmTank
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