Regional information about Picardy, France

Map of Picardy France

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 in Picardy

60 OiseBeauvais
80 SommeAmiens
2 AisneLaon

Gites, Bed and breakfast, Chambres hotes


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...



Newspaper, television, radio




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