Departmental archives of Somme, Departmental archives in Amiens, France.
The Departmental Archives of Somme maintains over 26,500 linear meters of documents in a purpose-built structure designed by architect Jean Herbault.
Following King Francis I's decree in 1539, the archives began collecting civil records, including baptismal and burial registers throughout the Somme department.
The collection includes extensive parish records, civil registers, military documents from World War I, photographs, postcards, engravings, and regional newspapers.
Located on rue Saint-Fuscien, the archives welcome visitors Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM with free access to search facilities.
The institution recorded a significant increase in visitor numbers from 367 in 2020 to 765 in 2022, demonstrating renewed public interest in historical research.
Address: 61 rue Saint-Fuscien, 80000, Amiens
Phone: +333.60.03.49.50
Email: archives@somme.fr
Website: http://archives.somme.fr
GPS coordinates: 49.88386,2.30422
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:50
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