Undergrounds of Naur, France
From series “Unbelievable Underground Mini-Cities”
Undergrounds of Naur is the most famous place in France. It has placed on the territory of the same-named city, in Picardie province. In the northern part of France were built a lot of such underground shelters. They were built by local, people tried to hide from another attack and save their property. Underground Naur is quite big, at once there can be about 3 000 people. Approximately this city was built in the 9th century.
This city was found in the end of the 19th century. The researchers have found there a quite complex system of underground streets, squares and galleries. The whole area of the underground tunnels goes up to 2 kilometers. They are located 33 meters under the ground. There were found a lot of interesting buildings, one of them is an old church. Also, the researchers have cleared up that all city buildings were built by human force. Since the Medieval times, the Undergrounds of Naur had been covered with black legends, some people thought that this is an Aceldama. All these legends are connected with that fact that conquerors couldn’t understand where people went in just a few minutes. And how they knew that the conquerors were coming. 
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Car rental office: 'Market Villers Bocage' is located in 4.1 km (
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Fuel station: 'Market Villers Bocage' in 4.1 km
Supermarket: 'Forestier Fabrice' in 3.61 km
Parking: 'Parking carrefour' in 12 km
Apotheek: 'Pharmacie de la Vigne' in 3.61 km
Police station: 'Police Nationale' in 13 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Brasserie Des Muches' in 0.15 km
Railway station: 'Gare d'Ailly-sur-Somme' in 12 km
Nearest airports:
» Beauvais Tille Airport BVA - in 65 km
» Merville Calonne Airport HZB - in 69 km
» Le Touquet Airport LTQ - in 71 km
» Lesquin Airport LIL - in 83 km
» St Aubin Airport DPE - in 87 km
» Beauvais Tille Airport BVA - in 65 km
» Merville Calonne Airport HZB - in 69 km
» Le Touquet Airport LTQ - in 71 km
» Lesquin Airport LIL - in 83 km
» St Aubin Airport DPE - in 87 km
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Hotel Le Commerce
Located in 9 km from Undergrounds of Naur
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Rooms: 15
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Rooms: 15
All of the rooms at the Hotel Le Commerce are simply decorated and have flat-screen satellite TV. Guests are invited to dine in the hotel's … More: photo, rates and booking
Kyriad Amiens Nord
Located in 12 km from Undergrounds of Naur
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Rooms: 46
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Rooms: 46
The hotel's rooms feature a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a courtesy tray and electric kettle. The en suite bathroom features a hairdryer, … More: photo, rates and booking
Château de Montigny sur l'Hallue
Located in 13 km from Undergrounds of Naur
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Rooms: 4
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Rooms: 4
The guest rooms feature high ceilings, large windows and antique furniture. They all have a TV, park views and an en suite bathroom with free … More: photo, rates and booking
Le Kiosque Amiens
Located in 15 km from Undergrounds of Naur
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Rooms: 2
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Rooms: 2
Each room includes a wardrobe, a desk or table and a private, external bathroom with a shower situated on the same floor. A continental breakfast is … More: photo, rates and booking
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Top destination around Undergrounds of Naur - Amiens
Over 700 fabulous sculptures decorate the façade of the church. The cathedral’s inner décor also has many precious artistic elements. You will see the skillful 16th-century woodwork in the main hall. Fantastic stained-glass windows deserve a separate mention. The old church exhibits many old and precious religious artifacts. Centuries ago, the richest and most famous residents of Amiens were buried in the territory of the cathedral. It is easy to spend several hours admiring the design of the gorgeous cathedral. Moreover, more than 3,000 wooden and stone sculptures decorate its inner halls.
You will find many interesting landmarks in the historic neighborhood of Henriville. The majority of buildings here date back to the 19th century. Over a century ago, the most respectable representatives of the local bourgeoisie were building their homes in this part of the city. You can see houses of the most incredible architectural styles here. Every owner tried to make their house unique. Villas in neogothic and neoclassical styles deserve particular attention. Even a century later, they are still in great condition.
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