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Saint Fuscien

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Country
  
France

Department
  
Somme

Intercommunality
  
Amiens Métropole

Area
  
9.92 km²

Arrondissement
  
Amiens

Region
  
Hauts-de-France

Canton
  
Boves

Population (2006)
  
911

Local time
  
Tuesday 7:33 PM

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Weather
  
14°C, Wind W at 10 km/h, 70% Humidity

Saint-Fuscien is a commune in the Somme department in Hauts-de-France in northern France.
The name of the commune in Picard is Saint-Fuschien.

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Map of 80680 Saint-Fuscien, France

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).

Places of interest

  • The church:
  • Ruins of Saint-Fuscien abbey
  • References

    Saint-Fuscien Wikipedia