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

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
1968431—    
1975687+6.89%
19821,026+5.90%
19901,031+0.06%
1999966−0.72%
2007896−0.94%
2012962+1.43%
20171,170+3.99%
Source: INSEE[3]

Places of interest

  • The church:
Burnt down by arsonists in February 2005.
Stained glass by Alain Mongrenier
  • Ruins of Saint-Fuscien abbey
Abbey of Saint-Fuscien
from Monasticon Gallicanum
logis abbatial (18th century)

Coat of arms (Blason)

Image
Saint-Fuscien

D'azur aux troés keuvrons d'érgint aveuc troés étoéles d'or.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires". data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises (in French). 2 December 2020.
  2. ^ "Populations de référence 2022" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 19 December 2024.
  3. ^ Population en historique depuis 1968, INSEE


Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint-Fuscien
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