Picardy
Vast plateau region divided by the rivers Somme and Oise. The high population dropped due to the two wars and industrial changes.
Low industry except Amiens, main is agriculture due to quality soils and ideal climate.
Regional capital : Amiens
Departments / Counties of Picardy
| Number | Departement | Capital |
|---|---|---|
| 60 | Oise | Beauvais |
| 80 | Somme | Amiens |
| 2 | Aisne | Laon |
Historical monuments, castles, museums
ANZAC
The Battle for the Somme,First World War. Website deidcated to helping vistors retrace the history.Picardy 1914-1918
Dedicated to the Great War and the men who fell from all countries. Photos of ceromonies, figures and stories.
Local websites
Picardy's offical site
The site is in English with much information about the region, there is a very interesting guided tour of the historical places and people, with excellent photos of the monuments.
There is also a comprehensive business section, with information for campanies wishing to invest in the area; grants, implantation...
