Picardy Information Guide

With unspoilt shores, plains and forests, canals and rivers the region is a haven for anyone who enjoys fishing and water sports. It's also an ideal place for cycling and riding. Horse riding is an important regional sport and Chantilly is the country's thoroughbred capital. The Grandes Ecuries, next to the racecourse, stables 240 of the country's finest horses. Archery has also been a popular sport since the Middle Ages and there's a major archery festival each spring. For golfing enthusiasts there are some of the best golf courses in the whole of France to choose from.

Picardie is the cradle of gothic art with six splendid cathedrals and numerous churches and abbeys. Amiens, Beauvais, Laon, Senlis, Noyon and Soissons are known for their massive cathedrals and the beautiful old towns of all these towns remain very much living and working places and not just heritage centres. To the south, the châteaux Chantilly and Compiègne are nestled in a large forest that once extended from Paris to the eastern frontier.

About Picardy	Picardy Statistics
Informative description of Picardie.	Selection of figures and statistics concerning the region.
Population & Demographics	Geography
Regional population & demographics information.	Geographical information about Picardie.
History	Economy
Discover the rich history of the region.	Information about the economy of Picardie.

Picardy Tourism & Lifestyle

View our tourist information and tips about what to do when visiting the Picardie region. Discover the true identity of this beautiful area, find useful information about travel, accommodation, gastronomy & everyday life in the region.

Tourism	Travel & Transport
General tourist information about the region.	Important travel information, covering travel by road, rail, air & sea.
Hotels	Holidays
Information about hotels in Picardie.	Useful information for planning holidays in Picardie.
Golf	Food and Gastronomy
Find the best golf courses throughout the region.	Discover the many regional gastronomic delights.
Weather and Climate	Picardy Wines
Learn about the climate & typical weather of this lovely French region.	Learn about the Chardonnay and Pinot noir plant wines.

Picardy Property Information

The Picardie region can be an excellent location to buy a second home or buy-to-let, as house prices are very affordable. Inexpensive, village houses and farmhouses in need of restoration can be found.