Saint-Fuscien

French commune|name= Saint-Fuscien


x = 137
y = 39
region=
departement=
arrondissement=Amiens
canton=Boves
insee=80702
cp=80680
maire= Richard Magnaud
mandat=2001-2008
intercomm=Communauté d'agglomération Amiens Métropole
alt moy=108 m
alt mini=38 m
alt maxi=113 m
hectares=992
km²=9,92
sans=903
date-sans=2004
dens=97|

Saint-Fuscien is a commune in the Somme "département" in the Picardie region of France.

Geography

Situated some 3 miles 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, restoration began in 2008.

ee also

Communes of the Somme department

Notes

*"This article is based on the original and the equivalent article from the French Wikipedia, consulted on March 23rd 2008."