Cottages, Gites and Apartments in Picardie

France –Picardie

Holiday Homes in Picardie allow you to visit one of France’s most historically rich areas and enjoy some of its finest cultural sites. Apartments in Picardie allow you to explore the regions incredible cities whilst cottages in Picardie and villas in Picardie give you a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in local culture and explore some of France’s beautiful countryside. The area has been one of the most centrally important historically for Europe in the early 20th century.

Things to do in Picardie

Holiday accomodation in Picardie give you a fantastic opportunity to explore the history of Europe in the early 20th century. For most people the Somme is a harrowing experience – despite being an area of beauty now but it is well worth it. The adjoining province of Normandy means that the influence of WW2 is huge here and there are a plethora of museums and memorials littered around the province that are well worth exploring. The area is predominantly agricultural with beautiful cities and rural towns. Food here is incredible with many of France’s best loved delicacies and fine cheeses and wines.

Things to see in Picardie

Holiday Rentals in Picardie give you a great chance to see some of France’s most beautiful cities. Around Oise you can visit the county town of Beauvais for its incredible cathedral and beautiful Chateau. Around Aisne you can Visit Braine and Urcel and see the ruined castle of La Ferte-Milon as well as the castle turned prison of Vadancourt. In Laon you can visit the stunning churches and enjoy this town with its memories of occupation and rich medieval history. Within the region you should visit the picturesque village of Gerberoy in Oise and the incredible gothic cathedral at Amiens. The whole region is littered with Chateaux, ruined abbeys, memorials and museums well worth visiting.