• Source: Saint-Fuscien

      • Saint-Fuscien (French pronunciation: [sɛ̃ fysjɛ̃]; Picard: Saint-Fuschien) is a commune in the Somme department in Hauts-de-France in northern France. The name of the commune in Picard is Saint-Fuschien.


      Geography


      The commune is situated some 5 km (3 mi) south of Amiens, on the D7 road.


      History


      The commune's name is derived from Saint Fuscian (Fuscien, Fulcian) (3rd century), who is said to have been buried in the area, along with Saints Gentian and Victoricus (Victorice).


      Population




      Places of interest


      The church:
      Burnt down by arsonists in February 2005.

      Ruins of Saint-Fuscien abbey


      Coat of arms (Blason)




      See also


      Communes of the Somme department


      References

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