Picardy Bay of Somme camping
History and Heritage of Picardy
Pearls of the Gothic Era
The Abbey of Saint-Riquier
The Abbey of Saint-Riquier and its church
The Abbey Church tells us the whole story of Gothic art: its Flamboyant Gothic façade is copiously sculptured. Today the abbey houses a departemental museum devoted to crafts and rural life in Picardy.
Notre Dame Cathedral, Amiens
Notre Dame Cathedral, Amiens
In the Somme, we find its finest flower: Amiens Cathedral, with its clean soaring lines. The immense stone ship of a building is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
One of the most beautiful examples of Gothic art; it is also the largest Gothic edifice ever built.
The Collegiate Church of Saint-Vulfran, Abbeville
The Collegiate Church of Saint-Vulfran, Abbeville
Looking like a cathedral, this is a masterpiece of Flamboyant Gothic art. Admire its elegant façade, the fine details of its rose window, and its matchinghigh towers.
The Medieval Past
The Château of Rambures
The Château of Rambures
....an impressive 15th century fortress a well-rounded building!
This château, with its enormous round towers, its machicolations and its protected walkways, is a remarkable example of 15th century military architecture.
As for the King's Bedroom, it was indeed slept in several times by Henri IV.
The Medieval District of Eaucourt
The Medieval District of Eaucourt
In the heart of the medieval building site among the ruins of the 15th century castle, meet the builders, the medieval craftsmen and the man-at-arms. Take the leading role in your tour by learning the age-old craft techniques, and become a crossbowman.
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Long, 18th century Château
Long, 18th century Château
This delightful château built of stone and pink brick, a craze in the 18th century, is the work of the best architects of the time, in particular Boffrano, who built the Hôtel Soubise in Paris. The mansard roof gives it great charm. This is one of the most beautiful châteaux of the whole reign of Louis XV.
Samara
Samara, 600 000 years of history
Dive into the heart of prehistory, in the footprints of our ancestors!
From the discovery of fire to the Gallo-Roman period, 600 000 years of human history are retraced in realistic, lively fashion through 1200 Sq.m of exhibitions, reconstructed dwellings, startling presentations such as fire-lighting and the use of throwing-sticks, and craft demonstrations including pottery, flint-knapping, smith-work, etc.
Valloires Abbey
Valloires Abbey
Head for Argoules, in the heart of the Authie Valley, to discover the only complete 18th century Cistercian abbey in France: typical cloisters, vaulted chapter house, reception rooms with Louis XV decor, 13th century paintings, and so on.
The underground settlement of Naours
The underground settlement of Naours
The 28 galleries and 300 chambers hollowed out of the limestone of the Picardy plateau could accomodate 3000 people and all their livestock.
This underground city was used by the British during the First World War, and as a headquarters by German forces during the Second World War.
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